Valencia Cathedral
Cathedral in Valencia, Spain. Valencian Gothic style.
Go when it opens; the morning light on the Gothic nave is worth the early start.
Morning · 45 minDay 1
Cathedral towers to a palace of marble
church of Saint Stephen
Cultural property in Valencia, Spain.
Morning · 45 min
Museu de Belles Arts de València
Art museum in Valencia, Spain.
Set aside the full two hours; the permanent collection is larger than it first appears.
Afternoon · 2 hr
Palau del Marqués de Dos Aigües
Palace in Valencia.
The marbled entrance hall takes most of the visit; the upper rooms are quieter.
Evening · 1 hr 30 minThe cathedral and the church of Saint Stephen sit minutes apart, so both fit comfortably before lunch.
Day 2
From a civic square to the riverbed
Plaça de l'Ajuntament
Square in Valencia, Spain.
Morning · 45 min
Plaza de Toros de Valencia
Bullring in Valencia, Spain.
It stands beside the train station, so it works well right after the square on foot.
Morning · 45 min
Palau de la Música de València
Concert, cinema, arts, and exhibition hall in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain.
Check what is on when visiting, since the concert hall draws its character from live programmes.
Afternoon · 2 hr
City of Arts and Sciences
Cultural complex in the city of Valencia, Spain.
Come in the late afternoon and stay past sunset to watch the exterior lighting come on.
Evening · 2 hrThe City of Arts and Sciences is best seen as dusk settles, when the buildings are lit.
Good to know
How many days do you need in Valencia?
Two days cover the essentials: the cathedral and churches of the old city, the fine arts museum, the bullring, and the City of Arts and Sciences. A third day would add the beach and the central market.
Do the old city stops sit close together?
Yes. Valencia Cathedral and the church of Saint Stephen are minutes apart, and the Palau del Marqués de Dos Aigües is within easy walking distance of the same quarter.
When should you visit the City of Arts and Sciences?
Late afternoon into the evening. The buildings are most striking as the light fades and the complex lights up.
What is October like for walking Valencia?
Mild and pleasant, with shorter daylight hours. Comfortable shoes matter because the old city routes are walkable and often cobbled.
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