Valencia is a vibrant European city with lots of beautiful places to visit. Here are our top picks:
- Visit the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, a cultural complex that features the Hemispheric, an IMAX theater, the Principe Felipe Science Museum, and the opera house Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia.
- Explore the historic center of Valencia and see the Cathedral of Valencia, which houses the Holy Grail.
- Take a stroll through the Jardines del Turia, a former riverbed turned into a green belt that runs through the city.
- Visit the Central Market, one of the largest fresh food markets in Europe, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Visit the Valencia Museum of Fine Arts, which is home to an impressive collection of works from Spanish and European artists.
- Visit the Oceanogràfic, the largest aquarium in Europe, which features a wide variety of marine life from around the world.
- Explore the Valencia Modernist architecture, particularly around the area of the Eixample, where you can find buildings like the Torres de Quart and the Torres de Serranos.
- Enjoy local cuisine and wine at one of the many paella restaurants in the city.
- Visit the Valencia Fallas, an annual festival that takes place in March and features giant sculptures made of paper mache, fireworks and colorful parades.
- Go on a day trip to the Albufera Natural Park, a protected area of wetlands and rice fields that is home to a variety of bird species.
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