Centro de Artesania (Craft Center), Valencia
The Region of Valencia embodies its traditions, culture, history, and people, creating a vibrant tapestry of local identity. Throughout the region, skilled artisans dedicate their time to crafting an impressive array of high-quality products. The Craft Center (Centro de Artesania) serves as a hub for local arts and crafts, showcasing exquisite paintings and jewelry. Its remarkable collection of local ceramics is sure to captivate your senses. The center hosts numerous workshops and exhibitions throughout the year, offering free admission to all.
The Craft Center plays a vital role in promoting and preserving the crafts of the Valencian Community. It also fosters the growth and competitiveness of companies in various artisan sectors through the implementation of promotional, informative, training, analysis, assistance, and coordination initiatives.
The Craft Center was established in May 1987 by the Generalitat Valenciana, through the Ministry of Sustainable Economy, Productive Sectors, Commerce, and Labor, and the Honorable Valencia City Council. Their joint efforts aimed to harness the potential of the artisan community, recognizing its significance as an integral part of the Valencian productive fabric and a custodian of the region's artistic and cultural heritage.
Exploring the Region of Valencia transcends mere sightseeing and visiting tourist attractions. To truly grasp the essence of the region, one must immerse in the region's customs and traditions. Feel the historical essence permeating through the streets and delve into the craftsmanship that defines each municipality's unique identity. Across the entire region, skilled artisans diligently practice their craft, ensuring that age-old traditions continue to thrive.
Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
The Craft Center plays a vital role in promoting and preserving the crafts of the Valencian Community. It also fosters the growth and competitiveness of companies in various artisan sectors through the implementation of promotional, informative, training, analysis, assistance, and coordination initiatives.
The Craft Center was established in May 1987 by the Generalitat Valenciana, through the Ministry of Sustainable Economy, Productive Sectors, Commerce, and Labor, and the Honorable Valencia City Council. Their joint efforts aimed to harness the potential of the artisan community, recognizing its significance as an integral part of the Valencian productive fabric and a custodian of the region's artistic and cultural heritage.
Exploring the Region of Valencia transcends mere sightseeing and visiting tourist attractions. To truly grasp the essence of the region, one must immerse in the region's customs and traditions. Feel the historical essence permeating through the streets and delve into the craftsmanship that defines each municipality's unique identity. Across the entire region, skilled artisans diligently practice their craft, ensuring that age-old traditions continue to thrive.
Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
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Centro de Artesania (Craft Center) on Map
Sight Name: Centro de Artesania (Craft Center)
Sight Location: Valencia, Spain (See walking tours in Valencia)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Valencia, Spain (See walking tours in Valencia)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Valencia, Spain
Create Your Own Walk in Valencia
Creating your own self-guided walk in Valencia is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Valencia Introduction Walking Tour
Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, carries a rich history that stretches back to 138 BC, when it was founded as a Roman colony for battle-tested veterans. Known then as “Valentia”, meaning “valor,” it honored the courage of its first inhabitants. The city was destroyed in 75 BC by Pompey the Great but was rebuilt within a century, eventually becoming home to Visigoths and later the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Contemporary Architecture Walk
With one foot in the past and the other one in the future, it is hard to find a European city more architecturally intriguing than Valencia. Among the multitude of styles, Valencia particularly excels at the cutting-edge contemporary architecture. She owes it to her own born and bred architect, Santiago Calatrava, renowned for his hyper-modern-surreal designs.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Old Town Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Valencia's Classical Architecture Tour
In Valencia, the architecture tells you right away-this city has layers. It's not just a coastal getaway with sunshine and beaches. Beneath the bright skies, “Spain’s Third Capital” reveals a blend of styles both rich and unexpected-at once bold in contrast and delicate in detail. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Old Town, where nearly every corner seems to offer a visual... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles






