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Valencia Local Attractions
When
you start
to explore historic Valencia it is best to start in the old part
with the octagonal Micalet bell-tower which is the landmark of the
city. From there you have a great view over all Valencia where Victor
Hugo counted more than 300 more bell-towers. In the Capitulary you
can see the Holy Chalice, from which Jesus Christ and the Apostles
are said to have drunk from during the Last Supper. In the Cathedral
Museum are works by Goya,
Jacomart, Cellini, and Paggibonsi as well as paintings from the
Valencian school from the 15th to the 17th century.
Close to the Catedral de Santa Maria de Valencia there is the Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados, and the Almudin medieval granary that is nowadays used as a museum. In the nearby church Iglesia de San Esteban the daughters of the legendary El Cid are rumoured to have been married.
The old river-bed of the Turia is used by the Valencians for all
kinds of sports and leisure activities. Take a look at the three
old bridges, Puente del Real, Puente de la Trinidad and Puente
de Serranos (with the Torres de Serranos) 15th century towers which
were part of the old town walls and combine the elegance of a triumphal
arch with the solidness needed for fortifications.The IVAM (Instituto
Valenciano de Arte Moderno) is situated here and is one of the
leading museums of modern arts in Spain.
Getting around in Valencia
If you are planning to explore the area outside of the city centre and play some golf or go to some of the more out of the way beaches then you might consider hiring a car. There are a number of car hire firms based at Valencia Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.
We also provide information on other sporting and leisure amenities in Valencia including an Area Guide to Valencia which contains information on Valencia local attractions, golf courses in Valencia, good places to shop in Valencia, Valencia market days and where the best Valencia beaches are. We have also included a list of recommended Valencia restaurants.
