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5 things to do and see in Valencia

Third largest Spanish city, Valencia has a typical Mediterranean spirit and temperament and leaves a strong impression on its visitors. Today, Valencia is developed into urban and modern metropolis, from west to east followed by parks and gardens, city of art and science.

1. Ciutat de les Artes y les Ciències

Ciutat de les Artes y les Ciències

This huge cultural complex occupies an area of ​​350 000m2. It consists of a series of white buildings with futuristic design, and includes a range of facilities and pieces of equipment related to the art, science and nature. In this complex, you can visit several outstanding museums and enjoy the food in exotic restaurants.

3. Museo de Bellas Artes San Pio V

Museo de Bellas Artes San Pio V

The Museum is a collection of art works from the Middle Ages until the 20th century. Although it contains a collection of "Golden Age" of famous artists El Greco and Velásquez, the attention from the tourists is major. In the museum, you can see outstanding works of great artists and the museum provides an excellent insight into the Spanish art.

5. Estación del Norte

Estación del Norte

The Cathedral was built between the 1909 and 1917 by the famous architect Demetrio Ribes, who was an admirer of the Austrian architecture. The interior decor of the building is very appealing, especially wooden kiosk where they sold tickets for the train as part of the station, there is a café whose walls are highly decorated.

2. La Lonya de la Seda

La Lonya de la Seda

Lonya was built in the 15th century at the request of the city's silk merchants. In the beginning, it was just a small building intended for business. The building has an ornate Gothic facade, remarkable tower of the building and there is a trading hall in which there are large windows that are under influence of light creating extraordinary patterns within the building.

4. Ceramics Museum

Ceramics Museum

The entire region of Valencia is famous for its ceramic objects and buildings and just this museum testifies this. With more than 5,000 works from the Levant workshop . Exuberant decoration of this place makes a stunning showcase, which provides some beautiful works of museums.

Some area of the city has been completely restored 2007 and this consequently improve maritime traffic of Valencia.

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