Best places: Historical landmarks in Valencia, Spain

Lively square, home of the Turia Fountain, lined with iconic historic buildings & outdoor cafes.

Gothic-style Catholic church with an ornate baroque interior, including gilding & ceiling frescoes.

Lively square bordered by cafes, bars, shops & historic buildings, with a fountain & shaded benches.

👍👍 Valencia's climatic stadium belongs to the minority of facilities that are located practically in the city center. When we add the old part of the stadium with old ticket offices, it is actually a great facility. It's worth visiting and cheering for Valencia C.F.

Twin gothic-style defensive towers that were built in the 1400s as part of Valencia's city wall.

👍 One of the most important Squares right in the heart of Valencia. Most of the buildings surrounding the square are stunning. The architecture is really beautiful. You have the main government building and also the Post Office. The rest are hotels, offices and homes. During Fallas festival this is t...

Cathedral with a Gothic-style octagonal bell tower & a spiral staircase open for city views.

The blooms on this modern landmark are replaced 4 times a year to ensure they are always in bloom.

A replica of a historic city gate, this ornate monument honors victims of the Spanish Civil War.

👍👍 An excursion to the royal palaces of Valencia turned out to be a fascinating journey through the history of the Spanish Bourbons. Thanks to guide Yana for the fascinating stories and for demonstrating the “300 Keys” palace. Enchanted by every moment and grateful for an unforgettable experience!

Restored hilltop castle built in the 10th century with scenic water views, tours & a museum.

👍 Very beautifully decorated with the ornate Fallas/sculpture that dominates the square - during the festival season. (March 2019)

👍👍 Virginia was an amazing tour guide. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate and she was able to give me a tour in English even though we didn't warn them in advance that I don't speak Spanish. Not only would I recommend visiting but I would highly recommend having Virginia as your guide. This...

👍👍 Impressive architect and design, well maintained and organized.

🫤 If you know the area, you leave with a bittersweet feeling of what this place has become. It is a historical monument of Torrente, and the square with its bars and the market fills the surrounding area with life. The problem comes in the afternoon and evening, when strangers' friends gather in the p...

This iconic 1916 former market set in a grand modernist building is now a dining & shopping hub.

Landmark medieval tower amid caves & whitewashed houses, featured in the 2019 film "Pain & Glory".

Early 20th-century warehouse turned public space, used for roller skating, blading & dancing.

Venerable archway with unique architecture built in 1440 as an entrance to the old Arab quarter.

👍👍 Plaza Redonda is probably the most interesting thing I’ve ever seen. Located in the middle of the city, the buildings have to curve around it. It also has a lot of bars, restaurants and vendors to buy souvenirs.