A little bit of Valencian History
In the cathedral of Valencia, each Thursday at twelve o'clock noon, you can see the meeting of El Tribunal de las Aguas de Valencia. These are the trustees of the canals that irrigate the orchards, they arbitrate disputes over irrigation which may occur between individuals, in an oral and direct way, always in the Valencian language. A touch of history that hasn´t be won over by offices and email.
From here, we can go through the narrow winding streets to the Central Market, a modern marvel that opened in 1928. It is the largest market in Europe and in the building, its architect Veti has managed to capture the spirit of Valencia.
Opposite the market rises, more than five hundred years of history, in La Lonja - The Market of the Merchants. This building displays Valencian gothic, and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its architecture and charm can captivate you for hours if we study it carefully in every single detail.
Opposite is the Church of Saints John, with his typical pardalot, offers an extraordinary Baroque facade. You must visit the interior and large picture collection. Nearby, we find the singular Plaza Redonda, the first European moll according to some historians.
From here, we can go through the narrow winding streets to the Central Market, a modern marvel that opened in 1928. It is the largest market in Europe and in the building, its architect Veti has managed to capture the spirit of Valencia.
Opposite the market rises, more than five hundred years of history, in La Lonja - The Market of the Merchants. This building displays Valencian gothic, and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its architecture and charm can captivate you for hours if we study it carefully in every single detail.
Opposite is the Church of Saints John, with his typical pardalot, offers an extraordinary Baroque facade. You must visit the interior and large picture collection. Nearby, we find the singular Plaza Redonda, the first European moll according to some historians.
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