Our special location makes Mercat Suites the best place to discover Valencia and discover all its charms.
A short distance from our accommodation are the following attractions, which you are sure to love.
The central market is a unique construction of Valencian modernism. Construction began in 1914 and was completed in 1928. It is the reference point in Valencia, to be able to buy all kinds of food, mainly typical of this beautiful land. From fruits and vegetables, fish, all kinds of meats and sausages, cheeses, pickles and of course, great hams ... A must-see!
Built in 1840, this peculiar square is essential to visit. In it you can buy typical Valencian crafts and have an aperitif while enjoying its picturesque design. A nice place in the center of Valencia.
Valencia Cathedral. It dates from the year 1238. With a Gothic style and baroque, Romanesque and neoclassical accessories, it is the landmark of the city. In it is located the chapel of the Holy Chalice, and who knows if really, the mystery of the Holy Grail ... If you travel with children, it will be entertaining to look for its hidden sundial, located on one of the outer walls of this unique construction. ..
The Plaza de la Virgen de Valencia is one of the most relevant squares in the capital of Turia. The unique basilica of the Virgen de los Desamparados is located here, dating from the 15th century. Formerly it was called Plaza del a Seu or Plaza de la Catedral, since it is located next to it and from there we can contemplate the Miguelete. The Palace of the Generalitat is located in the west of the square and in front of it we find some beautiful gardens. This palace was built around the same time as the basilica. The Turia fountain is located in the middle of the square and is one of the most famous meeting points in the city.
On Thursday mornings at 12 noon, you can see the historic Tribunal de las Aguas, it is one of the oldest institutions and currently still has legal authority. They treat the problems that farmers have to give them a solution. It is interesting to visit it, since it is something that we can only enjoy in the city of Valencia.
And in fallas, the wonderful festival of Valencia, we can see the offering and enjoy this spectacular celebration.
Essential visit to get to know this wonderful city with thousands of years of history. It is a place where you can have an aperitif in one of its bars, make the experience a pleasure. We recommend it!
It was the first declared National Historic-Artistic Monument in Valencia, by UNESCO. Construction began in 1942 and was completed in 1,548. In a Gothic and Renaissance style, in this beautiful place, merchants met there to do business with silk, at that time, a precious material and which had a great boom. It was a great Valencian industry until 1,700, and it never came back again. In it there is a beautiful chapel built in 1,486. And on the outside we find 28 gargoyles, which are worth observing for their curious shapes ... La Lonja is located just 300 meters from the MercatSuites apartments.
The Serrano towers are a Gothic marvel, which together with the Quart Towers, defended the city from wars, since they were the two fortified gates of the medieval city wall. They were built between 1,392 and 1,397. They can be visited and climbed to the top. From there we will be able to contemplate some wonderful views and if we look towards the inner part of the city we will see the entire Carmen neighborhood, the historic center ... Recommended!
Museum of Fine Arts of Valencia or Pio V Museum, is a Gothic jewel where we can find innumerable works of art.
It is the second art gallery in Spain. There we find rooms dedicated to Soroya (essential for lovers of painting), Francisco Goya,
The second largest art gallery in Spain with work from the 15th to the 19th centuries, where the rooms dedicated to Sorolla stand out, as well as the one for Francisco de Goya. Works of the painters and sculptors Pinazo and Benlliure. Great paintings by Pintoricchio, Andrea del Sarto, Van Dyck, Murillo, Velázquez, El Greco ... A must for lovers of painting ...
The Bioparc of Valencia is one of the best zoos that we can find in a city. The animals are in a comfortable, clean and well cared for and it is beautiful to visit them in that state. There are more than 100,000 m2 where we can find spaces such as African savanna, the Madagascar Island, he Equatorial forest and the African wetlands. In it we find restaurants and bars to have a snack. The perfect place to spend a spectacular day, enjoying the climate of this wonderful city ...
It opened its doors on November 13, 2000 being the architect Santiago Calatrava. It has a total of 26,000 m² of exhibitions. It is an ideal place to go with children since the daily offer of scientific animations is very varied: astronomical observations, talks and conferences related to science and culture, special courses for teachers, collaboration with university teachers, etc. The building is surrounded by 13,500 square meters of water and has a unique futuristic shape.
It is the Valencian Opera House and seat of the Valencian Community Orchestra. Founded on October 8, 2005, and the work of the famous architect Santiago Calatrava. In it we can enjoy numerous operas that will undoubtedly make our stay in Valencia a unique memory.
It opened its doors on November 13, 2000 being the architect Santiago Calatrava. It has a total of 26,000 m² of exhibitions. It is an ideal place to go with children since the daily offer of scientific animations is very varied: astronomical observations, talks and conferences related to science and culture, special courses for teachers, collaboration with university teachers, etc. The building is surrounded by 13,500 square meters of water and has a unique futuristic shape.
It is a complex work by the architects Félix Candelay José María Tomás Llavador, and the engineers Alberto Domingo and Carlos Lázaro, where the different marine habitats (seas and oceans) are represented on an area of about 110,000 m2. It is a spectacular space and a must-see in the city of Valencia. The largest aquarium in Europe, where the seas and oceans of the planet are represented: Mediterranean, temperate seas, tropical seas, Atlantic Ocean, Arctic, Antarctic, Red Sea and islands of Patagonia. Beautiful night visit. You will like...
Ágora is a large covered square designed by Santiago Calatrava and inaugurated in November 2009. Its architecture is striking, the trencadisc being the most peculiar of the building. It is a multicultural and functional space dedicated to the visitor´s rest in the City of Arts and Sciences. It is about 70 meters high and approximately 5000 m2. In it we can enjoy various sports competitions, the most common being the tennis open.
This unique building was the first open to the public in the City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia, on April 10, 1988. It is a building designed by Santiago Calatrava, it simulates the enormous eye of a human being and inside it houses a large room with a concave screen measuring 900 m² and 24.4 m in diameter. It has dimensions of 143,000 m2, and two concave screen rooms. Countless screenings are made in it that are worth going to see. It´s an attraction that never lets anyone down!
