| Valencia is Spain's third largest city and is full of | | | | cathedral's tower of Miquelete for great views of the |
| flamboyant Baroque architecture. It is on the coast | | | | city. |
| which means you can enjoy the wonderful shopping | | | | Another of the treasures the city has to offer is its |
| and nightlife Valencia has to offer and you can spend | | | | 15th century Gothic silk exchange, La Lonja, with its |
| time relaxing on the beach as well. If you are lucky | | | | amazing Hall of Columns. It is considered to be one of |
| enough to visit in March you can enjoy the festival of | | | | the best examples of Gothic architecture in Spain. It |
| Las Fallas too. Las Fallas which peaks on the 19th | | | | bears a striking resemblance to a medieval fortress. |
| March is one of Spain's best festivals; it has | | | | Whilst packed with history Valencia is also a thriving |
| enormous papier-mâché floats (fallas), | | | | modern city and nowhere is this more evident than in |
| all-night parties, bonfires and fireworks. | | | | its new 'City of Art and Science' the incredible Ciudad |
| The main sights to see in Valencia are in the old | | | | de Las Artes Y Las Ciencias. This fabulous complex |
| quarter of the town, the Barrio del Carmen with lots | | | | has a wonderful futuristic look and contains a science |
| of narrow streets to amble around in and soak up | | | | museum, an IMAX cinema and an aquarium and lots |
| the atmosphere. The main square is the Plaza del | | | | more besides. A great place to visit for everyone but |
| Ayuntamiento and it is here that you can admire the | | | | essential if you have children. |
| wonderfully flamboyant, Baroque architecture of the | | | | Valencia is also very rich in culture and has a |
| Palacio del Marques de Dos Aquas. | | | | wonderful selection of museums, music venues, |
| The Cathedral of Valencia houses what is said to be | | | | cinemas and theatres. |
| the Holy Grail, the chalice of Santo Caliz. Climb up the | | | | |