Valencia Historical Center
The strategical place to start visiting the city of Valencia is where it was born, the present Plaza de la Virgen. On one side we have the great religious buildings, the Cathedral and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken, behind the Archbishop's Palace. The other, the great political buildings, the Palacio de la Diputación the Kingdom, now known as the Generalitat Valenciana Palau, and rear Plaza de Manises, the palaces of the Batlia and dels Scala, the Provincial Headquarters. Calle del Caballeros (Knight Street) hosts a succession of glorious medieval mansions, carefully restored, where cream of the nobility once lived.
In the El Carmen you must visit the church that gives its name to the neighborhood and wander through its winding alleys of artifact shops, bars, caverns, bodigas as well as looking out for the odd Gothic palace or a modernist building. A historic neighbourhood with a lively and dynamic character, giving home to Valencias most vibrant nightlife.
The strategical place to start visiting the city of Valencia is where it was born, the present Plaza de la Virgen. On one side we have the great religious buildings, the Cathedral and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken, behind the Archbishop's Palace. The other, the great political buildings, the Palacio de la Diputación the Kingdom, now known as the Generalitat Valenciana Palau, and rear Plaza de Manises, the palaces of the Batlia and dels Scala, the Provincial Headquarters. Calle del Caballeros (Knight Street) hosts a succession of glorious medieval mansions, carefully restored, where cream of the nobility once lived.
In the El Carmen you must visit the church that gives its name to the neighborhood and wander through its winding alleys of artifact shops, bars, caverns, bodigas as well as looking out for the odd Gothic palace or a modernist building. A historic neighbourhood with a lively and dynamic character, giving home to Valencias most vibrant nightlife.
Before leaving the neighborhood you must visit the Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno (IVAM) and teh Cultural Centre of the Charity in the Diputación de Valencia which hosts the Museum of Valencia Prehistory.
So if you are looking to visit Valencia, whether for a historical insight, sightseeing or a fun weekend with a group of friends, what better than to be in the heart of the El Carmen. An apartment in El Carmen, Valencia means you have everything on your doorstep!
Take a look at an aparment in El Carmen, Valencia which sleeps up to 7 people. Situated just off of the famous Calle Caballeros with the Plaza de la Virgen just 2 minutes away.
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