The Royal Gardens of Valencia is one of the main attractions in town. It is located near the Museo del Bellas Artes. It was designed in the 1500s, and was then called the Jardines de Viveros, or Nursery Gardens.

Felipe II removed a considerable number of plants from the garden in 1560. They were used to adorn his Palace at Aranjuez. In the midst of the gardens was a small royal palace, which was removed in 1810, during the Spanish Independence War. After the war was over, Francisco Javier Elio had the garden area, and the remains of the palace, turned into a park again.

In today’s time, the park is very popular among locals and tourists alike. There is also a zoo in the park now, which is worth the visit. It has some beautiful large trees, and lots of benches and fountains that really add to the beauty of the place. The small lake is a place to go to feed the ducks that live there. You will also want to see the waterfall. Art abounds in the park as well, and will be a delight for the lover of outdoor sculpture.

Everything in Valencia is deeply rooted in history. Jardines Viejo Cauce del Turia is well known for its past war battles. With many lives being lost here in previous years this is now a tranquil reservation dedicated to freedom.

The Towers of Serranos are one of two sets of towers along the gateway into the old city section of Valencia. The Torres de Quart is the other smaller and younger pair of towers. This particular gateway is the largest of its kind to be found anywhere in Europe. They were constructed during the 14th Century (a full 100 years before its twin set). Construction was completed in 1391. The Designer was Pere Balaguer. The purpose of the towers was security. At one point in time, prisoners were also housed here.

There are some spectacular views of the Turia River from the top of the towers. There are also a lot of very famous leaders who have used the archway for festivities and important occasions. Parades would be led through the spot.

The structure is pentagon shaped, and has a common gallery that connects the two sections. The design is classic gothic. When you climb to the top of the tower, you can also see the outlines of the old moat down below.

The location is open from Tuesday through Saturday each week from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. They are also open on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. If they are open on a public holiday, they follow the Sunday schedule. The facility is closed on Monday.

This famous plaza is the name for the space that can be found in front of the so called “Apostles’ Door” of the Basilica de la Virgen. It was designed as a gathering place for the people that live in the area. In fact, the location now sits on top of the structure that used to be the Roman Forum for Valencia.

In many respects, the plaza is very simple and functional. You can find vendors here selling their wares, as well as locals who are busy heading to and from work. The architecture is also quite plain.

Perhaps the prettiest part of the location is a simple fountain to be found there. It is a bronze fountain that celebrates the art and creativity of the people who live in Valencia. Interestingly enough, the designers chose not to place the fountain in the geographic center. The theme of the falla is the Turia River and the small streams and rivers that feed into it. The whole area has been made into a human allegory.

You may want to take time and feed some of the pigeons that make this place home. You can also get a good view of Caballeros Street from here.

This church was built between 1652 and 1667 in a style that is considered pre-Baroque. The oval shaped edifice has an extraordinary, beautifully painted dome. This is a small church that often has trouble catering to the amount of patrons wishing to visit it.

The Llotja de la Seda in Valencia is a late Valencian Gothic style civil building, built between 1482 and 1548, and one of the principal tourist attractions in the city. The UNESCO considered it as a World Heritage Site in 1996 since "the site is of outstanding universal value as it is a wholly exceptional example of a secular building in late Gothic style, which dramatically illustrates the power and wealth of one of the great Mediterranean mercantile cities." The architect in charge of the new Lonja was Pere Compte (1447-1506), who built the main body of the building -the Trading Hall or Sala de Contractació (in Valencian)- in only fifteen years (1483-1498).

The Spanish word “Torres” means “tower.” There are a series of towers that are still part of the overall architecture of the city of Valencia. All of them are part of the old fortified structure of walls, parapets and towers that were used to protect the city in days past. Besides the Torres de Quart, there is a twin set called the “Torres de Serranos.” The famous structure received its name from the fact that the road that left there headed to a city known as Quart de Poblet.

The Towers of Quart are quite a bit younger in age than their twins. They were actually built for the purpose of adding a defensive position for the city. They are Gothic in style. In the past, Napoleon entered the city of Valencia from here, having bombed the location rather heavily. It is still possible to see the damage that was caused by cannon fire from the French. This happened during the war of 1808, which engulfed the whole Iberian peninsula. The towers were built in the 15th Century. The architect was Pere Bonfill.

Both the Torres de Quart and the Torres de Serranos are now national monuments in Spain. You can visit them for free, so plan on taking a moment and checking them out.

This Baroque style edifice was built in 1906. The North Station is the heart of the historical center. Your journey in the land of Don Quixote begins here.