Day Trips from Valencia to Silk Exchange (La Lonja de la Seda)

Discover Valencia's captivating blend of ancient history and futuristic vision with your self-guided audio tour app, allowing you to explore Spain's third-largest city at your own pace. Begin in the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias where Santiago Calatrava's architecture rises from the Turia riverbed in curves of white concrete and azure pools that have redefined Valencia's identity. Wander through the Old Town where the Gothic Silk Exchange, recalls the prosperity that made Valencia one of Europe's wealthiest trading cities. Climb the Miguelete then explore the cathedral that houses what believers claim is the Holy Grail itself. Discover the Central Market where over vendors sell the finest produce from Valencia. Stroll through the Turia Gardens, 9km of parkland created when the flood-prone river was diverted, now serving as Valencia's green spine connecting beaches to historic center. Experience the Barrio del Carmen's street art and nightlife, then relax on the Malvarrosa beach.