Mediterranean by nature, Valencia is lively at play, and dynamic at work, in business, and in economic growth.

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Since ancient times, Valencia has been renowned for its radiant light, maritime spirit, and fertile soil. The city is located on an extensive coastal plain, and boasts 800,000 inhabitants. It is the communications, cultural, social, and business centre for a metropolitan area of one-and-a-half million people. Mediterranean by nature, Valencia is lively at play, and dynamic at work, in business, and in economic growth. Here you can see relics of Roman, Visigoth, and Islamic cultures, as well as notable examples of all styles of art and culture. The last years of the 20th century brought modern infrastructures in communications, finance, culture, science, and leisure, making Valencia one of the outstanding cities of Spain and Europe. D.L. V-961-2007 - GTUK04/2008 Printed on recycled paper. Over the last years, the city has shown its splendour to the world as the host of major international events such as the America s Cup regattas, the Fifth World Meeting of Families and the F1 European Grand Prix.

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SUGGESTIONS for this Autumn 800 years of the conqueror king Throughout this year, we celebrate the 800th anniversary of the birth of King Jaume 1 with numerous acts commemorating this distinguished monarch who not only conquered the Ancient Kingdom of Valencia but also provided it with a modernity unusual for its time. Enjoy this special 9th October with us. The MotoGP World Championship will take place in Valencia Once again, the Ricardo Tormo Valencia Regional Circuit will host the final of this championship. Excitement awaits you on two wheels between the 24th and 26th October. Are you going to miss it? Valencia in your pocket Get your VALENCIA TOURIST CARD and enjoy: free transport, entry into museums and tourist attractions as well as discounts in more than 150 establishments. Pick yours up at the Reina, Renfe (train station), City Hall, and airport tourist information offices. 6

We re going to the Marina The noise of the Formula 1 has stopped and the Juan Carlos 1 Royal Marina is back to normal. Nautical activities, outstanding leisure terraces, delicious gastronomic dishes Enjoy the warm Mediterranean autumn in Europe s most modern marina. Enjoy extraordinary experiences in this luxurious setting. Wagner opens the new opera season Parsifal opens the Palau de les Arts third season. Don t miss this mystical drama based on the Arthurian legend of the Holy Grail from the 25th October in the new cathedral of opera. Cinema Festival: 28th Film Festival The glamour of the celluloid world is coming to the city, thanks to this new Mediterranean Cinema Festival. Enjoy the best of Mediterranean cinema between the 14th and 22nd October. Nature in the Open Air Do you feel like a photo safari through Africa? Having lunch in the middle of the savannah? Being at one with nature? Enjoying a mini-break without leaving the city? If so, Bioparc Valencia is the place for you. 7

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Come to VLC Location Located on an extensive coastal plain, the city of Valencia sits at the centre of the Spanish Mediterranean coastline. Transport HOW TO GET THERE Valencia has a modern network of transport links, making it easily accessible from the main Spanish and European capitals. By air More info on flights at www.turisvalencia.es VALENCIA AIRPORT Ctra. Aeropuerto, s/n. 46940 (Manises) Valencia Information phone: 34 961 598 500 Distance from the airport to the centre of the city: 8km. Taxi from the airport to the city centre: 14 (approx.) Metro connection between the Airport and Valencia: Line 5-3 National and international flights linking Valencia to the main cities in Europe. 11

By train VALENCIA ESTACIÒ NORD ALARIS/EUROMED/TALGO Daily connections to Madrid, Barcelona and Murcia Játiva, 24 46007 Valencia Tel. 34 902 240 202 www.renfe.es By car AP-7 / E 15 MEDITERRANEAN MOTORWAY Linked to the European motorway network and the national road transport network. For more information contact the Dirección General de Tráfico: Tel. 34 963 172 000 www.dgt.es HOW TO GET AROUND The city s main sights are linked by a comprehensive urban transport network and metropolitan transport routes specially adapted for tourist use. EMT (Bus Service) Plaza del Correo Viejo, 5, 46001 Valencia Tel. 00 34 34 96 3 158 500 Tel. Information and Customer service: 00 34 963 158 515 www.emtvalencia.es METRO VALENCIA Partida de Xirivelleta, s/n, 46014 Valencia Tel. Information. 00 34 900 461 046 www.metrovalencia.com By sea TRASMEDITERRÁNEA Terminal de Pasajeros. Muelle de Poniente, s/n, 46024 Valencia Tel. 00 34 902 454 645 www.trasmediterranea.es BALEARIA Estación Marítima, s/n, 46024 Valencia Information and bookings 00 34 902 160 180 www.balearia.net 12

Come to VLC ESTACIÓN DE AUTOBUSES Menéndez Pidal, 13, 46009 Valencia Tel. 00 34 96 3 466 266 RADIO TAXI Tel. 00 34 34 96 3 703 333 24 hour service TELE TAXI Tel. 00 34 96 3 571 313 24 hour service Valencia Tourist Card benefits include free public transport and discounts in more than 150 participating locations, for a duration of 1, 2 or 3 days. www.valenciatouristcard.com TAXIS VIP Tel. 34 609 623 811

Valencia hotels Member of Valencia Tourism 5 star Hotels ARENAS BALNEARIO RESORT ***** Eugenia Viñes,22-24, 46011 Valencia Tel. 34 963 120 600 www.hotel-lasarenas.com EUROSTARS GRAN VALENCIA ***** Valle de Ayora, 3, 46015 Valencia Tel. 34 963 050 800 www.eurostarsgranvalencia.com HILTON VALENCIA ***** Av. Cortes Valencianas, 52 46015 Valencia Tel. 34 963 030 000 www.hilton.com HOSPES PALAU DE LA MAR ***** Navarro Reverter, 14, 46004 Valencia Tel. 34 963 162 884 www.hospes.es MELIÁ VALENCIA PALACE ***** Paseo de la Alameda, 32 Tel. 34 963 375 037 www.sh-hoteles.com PARADOR DE TURISMO EL SALER ***** Avda. de los Pinares, 151 46012 El Saler (Valencia) Tel. 34 961 611 186 www.parador.es SIDI SALER ***** Playa del Saler, s/n, 46012 Valencia Tel. 34 961 610 411 www.hotelessidi.es THE WESTIN VALENCIA ***** Amadeo de Saboya, 16 46010 Valencia Tel. 34 963 625 900 www.westin.com/valencia 4 star Hotels ABBA ACTEÓN **** Vicente Beltrán Grimal, 2, 46023 Valencia Tel. 34 963 310 707 www.abbahoteles.com AC HOTEL VALENCIA **** Avda. de Francia, 67 46023 Valencia Tel. 34 963 317 000 www.ac-hotels.com ASTORIA PALACE **** Pl. Rodrigo Botet, 5, 46002 Valencia Tel. 34 963 981 000 www.ayrehoteles.com BARCELÓ VALENCIA **** Avda. de Francia, 11 (esq.tomás Montañana) 46021 Valencia Tel. 34 963 306 344 www.barcelo.com

Come to VLC BEATRIZ REY D. JAIME **** Avda. Baleares, 2, 46023 Valencia Tel. 34 963 375 030 www.beatrizhoteles.com CHILL ART HOTEL JARDÍN BOTÁNICO **** Dr. Peset Cervera, 6, 46008 Valencia Tel. 34 963 154 012 www.hoteljardinbotanico.com CONFORTEL AQUA **** Luis García Berlanga 19-21 46023 Valencia Tel. 902 424 242 www.confortelhoteles.com HESPERIA PARQUE CENTRAL **** Pl. Manuel Sanchis Guarner, s/n Tel. 34 963 039 100 www.hoteles-hesperia.es HOLIDAY INN VALENCIA **** Paseo de la Alameda, 38, 46023 Valencia Tel. 34 963 032 100 www.valencia.holiday-inn.com HUSA DIMAR **** G.V. Marqués del Turia, 80, 46005 Valencia Tel. 34 963 951 030 www.hotel-dimar.com HUSA REINA VICTORIA **** Barcas, 4, 46002 Valencia Tel. 34 963 520 487 www.husa.es KRIS CONSUL DEL MAR **** Avda. del Puerto, 39, 46021 Valencia Tel. 34 963 625 432 www.krishoteles.com Reserve your accommodation at www.turisvalencia.es or in the Reina, Renfe or Aeropuerto tourist information offices. MEDIUM CONQUERIDOR **** Cervantes, 9, 46007 Valencia Tel. 34 963 522 910 www.mediumhoteles.com MELIÁ PLAZA **** Pl. Ayuntamiento, (esq. c/ Cotanda,4) 46002 Valencia Tel. 34 963 520 612 www.solmelia.com NEPTUNO **** Paseo de Neptuno, 2, 46011 Valencia Tel. 34 963 567 777 www.hotelneptunovalencia.com NH CENTER **** Ricardo Micó, 1, 46009 Valencia Tel. 34 963 475 000 www.nh-hotels.com NH LAS ARTES **** Avda. Instituto Obrero, 28, 46013 Valencia Tel. 34 963 351 310 www.nh-hotels.com NOVOTEL VALENCIA PALACIO DE CONGRESOS **** Valle de Ayora, 1, 46015 Valencia Tel. 34 963 997 400 www.novotel.com

OPERA VALENCIA**** Menorca, 22 46023 Valencia Tel. 34 902 161 620 www.hoteloperavalencia.com SILKEN PUERTA VALENCIA **** Avda. Cardenal Benlloch, 28 46021 Valencia Tel. 34 963 936 395 www.hoteles-silken.com SOROLLA PALACE **** Av. Cortes Valencianas, 58 46015 Valencia Tel. 902 226 662 www.hotelsorollapalace.com TRYP OCEANIC **** Pintor Maella, 35, 46023 Valencia Tel. 34 963 350 300 www.solmelia.com VALENCIA CENTER **** Avda. de Francia, 33, 46023 Valencia Tel. 34 963 350 700 www.hotelescenter.es VINCCI PALACE **** La Paz, 42 46003 Tel. 34 962 062 377 www.vinccihoteles.com 3 star Hotels AD HOC MONUMENTAL *** Boix, 4, 46003 Valencia Tel. 34 963 919 140 www.adhochoteles.com CONFORTEL AQUA *** Luis García Berlanga 19-21 46023 Valencia Tel. 902 424 242 www.confortelhoteles.com EXPO HOTEL VALENCIA *** Avda. Pío XII, 4, 46009 Valencia Tel. 34 963 033 600 Tel. Reservas: 34 963 033 620 www.expogrupo.com EXPRESS BY HOLIDAY INN VALENCIA CIUDAD DE LAS CIENCIAS *** Escritor Rafael Ferreres, 22 46013 Valencia Tel. 34 963 162 530 www.valencia-ciencias.hiexpress.com EXPRESS BY HOLIDAY INN VALENCIA SAN LUIS *** Avda. Ausias March, 99, 46013 Valencia Tel. 34 963 063 000 www.expressbyholidayinn.es MARINA ATARAZANAS ROOM MATE *** Pl. Tribunal de las Aguas, 5, 46011 Valencia Tel. 34 963 203 010 www.room-matehoteles.com MELIÁ INGLÉS BOUTIQUE HOTEL *** Marqués de Dos Aguas, 6, 46002 Valencia Tel. 34 963 516 426 www.sh-hoteles.com NH ABASHIRI *** Avda. Ausias March, 59, 46013 Valencia Tel. 34 963 356 310 www.nh-hotels.com NH CIUDAD DE VALENCIA *** Avda. del Puerto, 214, 46023 Valencia Tel. 34 963 307 500 www.nh-hotels.com PETIT PALACE BRISTOL *** Abadía San Martín, 3, 46002 Valencia Tel. 34 963 945 100 www.hthoteles.com SOROLLA CENTRO *** Convento Santa Clara, 5, 46002 Valencia Tel. 34 963 523 392 www.hotelsorolla.com 16

Come to VLC 2 star Hotels CONTINENTAL ** Correos, 8, 46002 Valencia Tel. 34 963 535 282 www.contitel.es IBIS VALENCIA PALACIO DE CONGRESOS ** Valle de Ayora, 5, 46015 Valencia Tel. 34 963 173 337 www.ibishotel.com NH EXPRESS LAS ARTES ** Avda. Instituto Obrero, 26, 46013 Valencia Tel. 34 963 356 062 www.nh-hotels.com SOL Y PLAYA ** Avda. Neptuno, 46 46011 Valencia Tel. 34 963 561 920 www.hotelsolyplaya.com Metropolitan area hotels Member of Valencia Tourism 5 star Hotels LA CALDERONA SPA SPORT & GOLF RESORT ***** Botxi, 2-4 Urb. Torre En Conill 46117 Bétera (Valencia) Tel. 34 961 699 400 www.lacalderona.com MONTE PICAYO ***** Urb. Monte Picayo, s/n Puzol Tel. 34 961 420 100 www.hot-hlghotels.com Closed for refurbishment 4 star Hotels AD HOC PARQUE **** Botxi, 6-8, Urb. Torre en Conill 46117 Bétera (Valencia) Tel. 34 961 698 393 www.adhochoteles.com AGH CANET**** Mare Nostrum, 75 Canet Playa Tel. 34 962 698 558 www.aghhoteles.com

ALBUFERA **** Alquería de la Culla, 1 Alfafar Tel. 34 963 186 556 / 902 122 888 www.hotelalbufera.com SOLVASA HOTEL OLYMPIA **** Maestro Serrano, 5 Alboraya Tel. 902 300 132 www.solvasa.com 2 star Hotels IBIS VALENCIA AEROPUERTO ** De L Olivereta, 44 Esq. Santos Justo y Pastor 46940 Manises (Valencia) Tel. 34 961 526 063 www.ibishotel.com TRYP AZAFATA **** Ctra. Aeropuerto, 15 Manises Tel. 34 961 546 100 www.solmelia.com VALENCIA PARK **** Botiguers, 49 46980 Paterna Tel. 902 487 070 www.hotelvalenciapark.com 3 star Hotels NH JARDINES DEL TURIA *** Pintor Velázquez, s/n Burjassot Tel. 34 963 905 460 www.nh-hotels.com POSADAS DE ESPAÑA *** Leonardo Da Vinci, s/n, 46980 Paterna Parque Tecnológico (Valencia) Tel. 34 961 366 121 www.posadasdeespana.com 18

Come to VLC Other places to stay APARTAMENTOS EPIVA Gascóns, 4 46002 Valencia Tel. 666 439 927 HOME BACKPACKERS Vicente Iborra, s/n, 46003 Tel. 34 963 913 797 www.likeathome.net HOME LONJA La Lonja, 4, 46001 Valencia Tel. 34 963 916 229 www.likeathome.net NEST YOUTH HOSTEL Paz, 36 46003 Valencia Tel. 34 963 427 168 www.rednesthostel.com ROOMS DELUXE Instituto Obrero, 20 46013 Valencia Tel. 34 963 815 339 www.roomsdeluxe.com 40 FLATS Instituto Obrero, 20 46013 Tel. 34 963 356 793 www.40flats.com 11 FLATS Santo Tomás, 22 (esq. Calle Alta) Tel. 34 648 185 693 www.11fltas.com HOME YOUTH HOSTEL La Lonja, 4 46001 Valencia Tel. 34 963 916 229 www.likeathome.net

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Discover VLC Tracing the clues The history of Valencia stretches back more than 21 centuries to its founding under the Romans in 138 B.C. It became strategically important during the reign of Augustus. From 714 A.D. it was under Islamic control, and this would continue until the arrival of Jaime I. King Jaime made it the capital of a kingdom founded on new laws and institutions. Agriculture and business were at the core of the new Valencian wealth. Privileged regional institutions sprang up and acquired great importance, such as the Consolat de Mar (Sea or Maritime Consulate) and the Taula de Canvis (Merchants Exchange). In 1609, sidelined from all trade with America, the city suffered an economic collapse in agriculture following the expulsion of the Moors that had converted to Christianity. It was silk, in the 18th century, that brought about its economic and cultural rebirth. The beginning of the 20th century and the 1909 Regional Exposition were passionate times. During the Spanish Civil War, Valencia was the capital of the Republic, headquarters of the Government and Courts of Justice previously located in Madrid. A long postwar dictatorship finally gave way to the return of democracy and the setting up of an autonomous regional statute. All the local governments of the last 25 years have striven to improve the city, to make it the impressive metropolis we see today. Visitors face the challenge of discovering the traces left by populations that settled in Valencia in the course of 21 centuries of history. Museums and monuments The list of monuments, cultural treasures and museums in Valencia is long indeed, and offers visitors dozens of interesting venues, from the Silk Exchange, a UNESCO declared World Heritage Centre, to the IVAM, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Rice Museum, or the Concha Piquer Museum. What s more, Valencia has some very singular elements that you won t find anywhere else in the world. For example... The Tribunal de las Aguas (Water Court), which meets every Thursday at noon beneath the Apostles Door of Valencia Cathedral so that the syndics of the plain of Valencia s seven irrigation canals can settle watering disputes. They have carried on in the same way for 1000 years, practising oral trials without documents, and deciding on sentences with no right of appeal. The Holy Grail Chapel in Valencia Cathedral, conserved since 1437 lays claims to possessing the Holy Chalice used at Christ s last supper with his disciples. 23

Museums ALMUDÍN /Ancient granary Pl. San Luis Bertrán, s/n. 46003 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 525 478 Ext. 4521 This old city granary was built at the beginning of the 14th century and renovated in the 16th century. It currently houses temporary exhibitions. Municipal Museum. Opening hours. Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4.30 pm. to 8.30 pm. Sundays and holidays: from 10 am. to 3 pm. Entry: 2 or 1. Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays, free entry. v1-4-5-5b-6-8-9-11-16-26-29-28- 36-70-71-80-95 CASA-MUSEO BENLLIURE/ BENLLIURE MUSEUM-HOME Blanquerías, 23. 46003 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 911 662 The house recreates the typical intimate atmosphere of bourgeois homes in the late 19th century. It also displays a varied selection of artistic works by José Benlliure and his son Pepino, and Mariano Benlliure as well as paintings by Sorolla, Muñoz Degrain and other notable Valencian artists. Municipal Museum. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4.30 pm. to 8.30 pm. Sundays and holidays: from 10 am. to 3 pm. Entry: 2 or 1. Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays, free entry. v1-5b-5-6-8-11-16-26-28-29-36-80-95 CASA-MUSEO BLASCO IBAÑEZ /BLASCO IBAÑEZ MUSEUM- HOME Isabel de Villena, s/n. 46011 Valencia Tel. 34 963 525 478. Ext. 2586 Situated on Malvarrosa beach, the building holds Blasco Ibáñez s mementoes, personal objects and literary works. Municipal Museum. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4.30 pm. to 8.30 pm. Sundays and holidays: from 10 am. to 3 pm. Entry: 2 or 1. Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays, free entry. v2-19-20-21-22-23-31-32 m L4. (Eugenia Viñes) CASA-MUSEO CONCHA PIQUER /CONCHA PIQUER MUSEUM- HOME Ruaya, 23. 46009 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 485 658 This museum is in the building where this famed artist was born and took her first steps. On the ground floor there is a permanent exhibition featuring a considerable amount of documents, personal objects, records and intimate mementoes, as well as a recreation of Piquer s dressing room, displaying dressingtable objects, cosmetics, hats, fans, a parasol, stage costumes. Ongoing video screening. Municipal Museum. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4.30 pm. to 8.30 pm. Sundays and holidays: from 10 am. to 3 pm. Entry: 2 or 1. Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays, free entry. v1-8-6-16-26-28-29-36-79-95 24

Discover VLC CASA DE LA AMERICA S CUP/ HOUSE OF THE AMERICA S CUP Puerto de Valencia. Muelle de la Aduana, s/n (entre el Edificio del Reloj y el Tinglado 2) www.americascup.com Permanent exhibition created by Louis Vuitton to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the America s Cup. Opening hours: Monday to Friday: from 10 to 15 hours and from 16 to 20 hours Saturdays and Sundays: from 10 to 20 hours. Free entrance. v1, 2, 3,4, 19, C19, 30 m L5 (Neptuno) CASA DE LAS ROCAS / HOUSE OF LAS ROCAS Roteros, 8. 46003 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 153 156 Built in the 15th century. The house is home to the triumphal carriages (Rocas) and other monster-like processional effigies such as the Drac, Tarasca, Cuca Fera, Águilas, etc. Municipal Museum. Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10 am. to 2 pm. Free entry. v1-5-5b-6-8-11-16-26-28-29-36- 80-95 CASA-MUSEO SEMANA SANTA MARINERA/HOUSE OF THE SAILORS HOLY WEEK (Salvador Caurín Alarcón) Rosario, 1. 46011 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 525 478. Ext. 4079 A tour of this museum gives visitors a chance to see pictures, thrones, biers, standards, habits and costumes of the Brotherhoods, Guilds and Corporations forming part of the General Procession of the Sailors Holy Week in the Valencia port district. Museo Municipal. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4.30 pm. to 8.30 pm. Sundays and holidays: from 10 am. to 3 pm. Entry: 2 or 1. Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays, free entry. v1-2-19-20-22-23 m L4. (La marina) CENTRO DE EXPOSICIÓN Y MUSEO LLADRÓ/ LLADRÓ MUSEUM AND EXIBITION CENTER Ctra. Alboraya, s/n. 46016 Tavernes Blanques (Valencia) 10 minutes from the centre of Valencia Here, during a pleasant 2-hour guided tour, you can discover the fascinating and totally handcrafted process that brings Lladró figurines to life. Opening hours: Mornings or afternoons by prior arrangement, phone 900 211 010 (from Spain) or 34 963 187 008 (from outside Spain). v 16 MUSEU DE PREHISTÒRIA I MUSEU D ETNOLOGIA / Pre-history Museum and Ethnology Museum (Beneficencia) Corona, 36. 46003 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 883 565 This Museum exhibits the most important findings from regional archaeological sites. It also displays a wealth of collections and ethnographic material relating to Valencian culture. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am. to 8 pm. Admission free. v5-7-81-95 COLEGIO ARTE MAYOR DE LA SEDA / HIGHER SILKART COLLEGE Hospital, 7. 46001 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 511 951 Built in the middle of the 15th century, it was acquired in 1492 as headquarters for Valencia s silkweaving trade. CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RESTORATION v5, 28, 80, 95 25

GALERIA DEL TOSSAL/ THE TOSSAL GALLERY Pl. del Tossal, s/n. 46001 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 981 803 MUSEO DEL ARROZ / THE RICE MUSEUM Rosario, 3. 46011 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 525 478. Ext. 4075 An exhibition area showing the remains of Valencia s Islamic wall. Municipal Museum. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4.30 pm. to 8.30 pm. Sundays and holidays: from 10 am. to 3 pm. Entry: 2 or 1. Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays, free entry. Built at the beginning of the 20th century, this building was originally used as a rice mill (Molí de Raga) until the mid-134 96 0s. Now recovered and restored as a museum, it allows visitors to get a better idea and a closer look at the origins of rice and the transformations it has undergone throughout the years. Municipal Museum. v5b-7-81 INSTITUTO VALENCIANO DE ARTE MODERNO / VALENCIAN INSTITUTE OF MODERN ART IVAM Centre Julio González Guillém de Castro, 118. 46003 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 863 000 The Julio González Centre is a modern building containing galleries dedicated to permanent and temporary exhibitions. There is a permanent exhibition of the Julio González collection and the Pinazo Collection. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. October to May: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am. to 8 pm. June to September: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am. to 9 pm. Admission: 1 or 2. Sunday, Museum Day: admission free. v1-5-8-28-29-79-80-95 You will find detailed information about Valencia s cultural offer in www.turisvalencia.es /Agenda Vlc Opening hours (Winter and Summer): Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4.30 pm. to 8.30 pm. Sundays and holidays: from 10 am. to 3 pm. Entry: 2 or 1 (for children from 7 to 12 years, groups, pensioners and students with Youth Card). Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays, free entry. Municipal museum card with entry for all municipal museums, valid for one-day, 6 (on sale at all municipal museums). v1-2-19-20-22-23 m L4. (La marina) MUSEO DE BELLAS ARTES/ MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS San Pío V, 9. 46010 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 870 300 One of most important art museums in Spain. Opening hours. Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am. to 8 pm. Admission free. v1-5b-6-8-9-11-16-26-28-29-31-36-70-71-79-80-81-95 m L4. (Pont de Fusta) 26

Discover VLC MUSEO NACIONAL DE CERÁMICA Y ARTES SUNTUARIAS GONZALEZ MARTÍ / GONZÁLEZ MARTÍ CERAMICS MUSEUM Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas Rinconada García Sanchís, s/n. 46002 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 516 392 Constructed during the 15th century, the building was comprehensively renovated in 1740. Of note is its main doorway in alabaster. Outstanding items contained in the Museum include a collection of medieval Christian ceramics from Manises and Paterna; the Nymph s Carriage, the Dresden furniture, the Japanese room, a collection of ceramics from ancient times. The top floor houses a reconstruction of an old traditional Valencian kitchen. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4 pm. to 8 pm. Sundays and holidays from 10 am. to 2 pm. Saturday afternoons and Sundays, admission free. Admission: 2.40 (adults); 1.20 (groups). v4-6-8-9-11-16-26-28-31-32-36-70-71 MUSEO DE CIENCIAS NATURALES/ NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM Jardines de Viveros General Elio, s/n. 46010 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 525 478. Ext. 4313 MUSEO DE LA CIUDAD/ CITY MUSEUM Palacio Marqués de Campo Pl. del Arzobispo, 3. 46003 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 525 478. Ext. 4126 The City Museum exhibits a selection from the abundant municipal art archives. Temporary exhibition room. Municipal Museum. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4.30 pm. to 8.30 pm. Sundays and holidays: from 10 am. to 3 pm. Entry: 2 or 1. Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays, free entry. v1-4-5-5b-6-8-9-11-16-26-28-31- 36-70-71-80-95 MUSEO DEL CARMEN/ MUSEUM OF THE CARMEN Museo, 2. 46003 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 152 024 A space for culture located in the old Carmelite Convent. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am. to 8 pm. Admission free. v1-5-5b-8-28-29-79-80-95 It consists of four areas: Valencian contribution to Natural Science, History of Life, Malacology and Valencian ecosystems. The Museum also has a temporary exhibition room. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4.30 pm. to 8.30 pm. Sundays and holidays: from 10 am. to 3 pm. Entry: 2 or 1. Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays, free entry. v1-5b-6-8-9-11-12-16-26-28-29-31-36-70-71-79-80-81-95 27

MUSEU DE LES CIÈNCIES PRÍNCIPE FELIPE/ THE PRÍNCIPE FELIPE SCIENCE MUSEUM Avda. Autopista del Saler, 1-7. 46013 Valencia. Tel. 34 902 100 031 A magnificent, organic building that is home to a multitude of activities and initiatives related to the evolution of life and the dissemination of scientific and technological information. Interaction is the key to this museum; its motto being IT IS PROHIBITED NOT TO TOUCH, NOT TO FEEL, NOT TO THINK. Opening hours: Mondays to Sundays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (to 9 p.m. in Summer) v1-15-35-95 MUSEO DEL GREMIO DE ARTISTAS FALLEROS/ GUILD OF FALLAS ARTIST MUSEUM Avda. San José Artesano, 17. 46025 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 479 623 www.gremiodeartistasfalleros.com/ museo This museum houses the ninots (cartoon statuettes) that the Guild of Fallas Artists pardon from the bonfire at both full-scale and children s fallas every year. You can also see models of the official falla from recent years, as well as other singular falla monuments. Municipal Museum. Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4 pm. to 7 pm. Saturdays: from 10 am. to 1.30 pm. Sundays and holidays: closed. Admission: 1.80 (adults); 1.20 (groups); 0.90 (pensioners); 0.60 (children). MUSEO DE HISTORIA DE VALENCIA / the VALENCIA HISTORY MUSEUM Valencia, 42. 46920 Mislata (Valencia) Tel. 34 963 701 105 / 34 963 701 178 This museum is located in the old water station that used to supply the city. The multiple-interest museum features archaeological, pictorial, documentary, photographic and virtual collections. Municipal Museum. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4.30 pm. to 8.30 pm. Sundays and holidays: from 10 am. to 3 pm. Entry: 2 or 1. Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays, free entry. v7-29-81-95 m L3, 5 MUSEO FALLERO / THE FALLAS MUSEUM Pl. Monteolivete, 4. 46006 Valencia Tel. 34 963 525 478 Ext. 4625 The collection consists of Ninots (papier-mâché figures made for the Fallas), which have been saved from the flames by popular vote every year since 1934. Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Sundays and public holidays, 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Entry: 2 or 1. v13-14-15-18-95 v12-21-28 28

Discover VLC MUSEO HISTÓRICO MILITAR / MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY General Gil Dolz, 8. 46010 Valencia. Tel. 34 961 966 215 Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: from 10 am. to 8 pm. Sundays: from 10 am. to 2 pm. Admission free. The Valencia Museum of Military History exhibits an extensive collection of uniforms, flags, arms, models, paintings, photographs and documents relating to the history of the Spanish Army. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: from 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4 pm. to 8 pm. Sundays and holidays: from 10 am. to 2 pm. Admission free. v2,5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 16, 26, 28, 29, 31,3 2, 36, 70, 71, 81 MUSEO HISTÓRICO MUNICIPAL / MUNICIPAL HISTORY MUSEUM Pl. del Ayuntamiento, 1. 46002 Valencia Tel. 34 963 525 478. Ext. 1181 v5-6-7-8-14-15-19-32-35-40-62-63 m L3, 5 (Xàtiva) MUSEO VALENCIANO DE HISTORIA NATURAL / VALENCIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Fundación Entomológica Torres Sala Paseo de la Pechina, 15. 46008 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 910 606 This houses a permanent exhibition on the fascinating world of insects and molluscs. Opening hours: Saturdays and Sundays, from 11 am. to 2 pm. Admission free. v1-2-8-22-29-60-61-62-63-73- 80-79-95 Among the exhibits are: the Senyera, Pendón de la Reconquista ; the sword of Jaume I The Conqueror; a plan of Valencia from 1704; the Flemish painting of the Final Judgement, from the 15th century; tapestries by Zariñena, Orrente, Espinosa, López, Sorolla and others; priceless books. Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9 am. to 2 pm. Entry: 2 or 1. v4-5b-6-7-8-9-10-11-13-14-15-16- 17-19-27-28-32-35-36-61-62-70-71-72-81 MUSEO TAURINO / BULLFIGHTING MUSEUM Pasaje Dr. Serra, 10. Tel. 34 963 883 737 The museum was founded in 1929 and is used as a space for the distribution of bullfighting funding and as a centre for the research and promotion of all related aspects. MUSEO VALENCIANO DE LA ILUSTRACIÓN Y LA MODERNI- DAD (MUVIM) / THE VALENCIA MUSEUM OF THE ENLIGHTEN- MENT AND MODERNITY (MUVIM) Guillém de Castro, 8 y Quevedo, 4. 46001 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 883 730 This ultramodern museum centre is dedicated to Western thought as of the beginnings of the Enlightenment, covering developments throughout the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries up to the present day. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: from 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4 pm. to 8 pm. Sundays and holidays: from 10 am. to 8 pm. Admission free. v5-9-10-17-27-60-62-61-63-70- 71-72 29

PALACIO DE CERVELLÓ / CERVELLÓ PALACE Pl. Tetuán, 3. 46003 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 525 478. Ext. 4496 The Municipal Archive of Valencia is the custodian of an immense documentary collection that ranges from the 13th century to the present. Municipal Museum. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: from 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4.30 pm. to 8.30 pm. Sundays and holidays: from 10 am. to 3 pm. Entry: 2 or 1. Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays, free entry. v1-4-5-6-8-9-11-16-26-28-29-31- 32-36-70-71-81-95 m L3, 5 (Colón) SALA PARPALLÓ Alboraia, 5. 46010 Valencia Tel. 34 963 614 415 An art gallery with a programme of cutting edge exhibitions that supports Valencian avant-garde artists. Opening hours: Closed Mondays. Free entry. Open Tuesday-Saturday (and public holidays) from 10 am to 2 pm, 4 pm to 8 pm; Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm. v5b, 6, 8,11, 79, 95 m L4 (Pont de Fusta) REALES ATARAZANAS / ROYAL SHIPYARDS Pl. Juan Antonio Benlliure, s/n (next to the St. Mª. del Mar church). 46011 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 525 478. Ext. 4299 This 14th-century building, originally used for naval construction, is now a temporary exhibition hall. Municipal Museum. Opening hours (Winter and Summer): Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: from 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4.30 pm. to 8.30 pm. Sundays and holidays: from 10 am. to 3 pm. Entry: 2 or 1. Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays, free entry. v2-3-4-19-20-22-23-30 Consult the VLC Agenda for free at Reina tourist information office. 30

Discover VLC Monuments AYUNTAMIENTO/ CITY HALL Pl. del Ayuntamiento, 1 Tel. 34 963 525 478 Inf. 010 Eclectic in style. Outstanding features of the interior are the marble staircase, Cristal Room, and the Council Chamber. Houses the Municipal History Museum (see Museums section). Opening hours: Monday to Friday form 10 am. to 1.30 pm. unless official acts impede access to the Crystal Room or the Hemicycle (there is a full council meeting every last Friday of the month in the Hemicycle). v4-5b-6-7-8-9-10-11-13-14-15-16- 17-19-27-28-32-35-36-61-62-70-71-72-81 BAÑOS ÁRABES DEL ALMIRANTE/ The Almirante Muslim Baths Baños del Almirante, 3 Tel. 34 605 275 784 Built in the 14th century, according to the traditional design of a Muslim hammam. The baths have gone through many transformations throughout the years, until they were finally renovated in 1986; visitors can now appreciate how they were originally used. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. v1-4-5-5b-6-8-9-11-26-28-29-16- 36-70-71-80-95 CASA DEL PUNT DE GANTXO / PUNT DE GANTXO HOUSE Pl. de la Almoina, 4 The work of architect Manuel Peris Ferrando, classed as local modernism. v2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 16, 26, 28, 31, 36, 70, 71, 80, 95 CORREOS / MAIN POST OFFICE Pl. del Ayuntamiento, 24. 46002 Valencia. Tel. 902 197 197 Classicist building, opened in 1923. v4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 19, 27, 28, 32, 35, 36, 61, 70, 71, 72, 81 ESTACIÓN DEL NORTE/ NORTH STATION Xátiva, 24. Tel. 902 240 202 This modernist building was designed by the architect Demetrio Ribes (1909-1917). v5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 19, 62 m L 3,5 (Xàtiva) LONJA DE LA SEDA/ THE SILK (OR MERCHANTS ) EXCHANGE Pl. del Mercado, s/n. Tel. 34 963 525 478. Ext. 4153 The Silk Exchange is one of the most characteristic buildings in the city as well as one of the most wellknown civil Gothic monuments to be found in Europe. It has enjoyed the distinction of a National Historical and Artistic Monument and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Municipal Monument. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4.30 pm. to 8.30 pm. Sundays and holidays: from 10 am. to 3 pm. Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays, free entry. v 7-11-17-19-27-28-60-61-62-81 LA ALMOINA ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Pl. Decimo Junio Bruto (Consoll Roma), sn. 46001. Tel. 34 962 084 173 An innovative way of seeing the remains of the different civilizations that have existed in Valencia. Of special interest are the various monuments, the 2nd-century baths, the two streets that were the main thoroughfares in Roman times, and the courtyard of the old Muslim city. Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2.p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free entrance. v2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 16, 26, 28, 31, 36, 70, 71, 80, 95 31

MERCADO CENTRAL / CENTRAL MARKET Pl. del Mercado, s/n. A Modernist-style building (1914-1928). Occupying over 8,000m2, it is one of the largest covered markets in Europe. It is notable for its long avenues traversed by two wide aisles and holds 959 stalls. An eclectic pre-modernist style was used in its design. It is topped by a weather vane known as the Market Parrot which symbolises the chatter, aromas and hustle and bustle below. Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 8 am. to 3 pm. Closed on Sundays. v7, 27, 28, 60, 62, 81 MERCADO DE COLÓN/ COLÓN MARKET Jorge Juan,19 The work of architect Francisco de Mora y Berenguer. One of the most important Modernist buildings in the city. Inside there are cafés and restaurants. v32, 62, 13, 10, 81 m L3-5 (Colón) MONASTERIO DE SAN MIGUEL DE LOS REYES / MONASTERY OF SAN MIGUEL DE LOS REYES Avda. de la Constitución, 284. Tel. 34 963 874 000 Renovated and inaugurated in April 1999, it is currently the headquarters of the Valencia Library. Opening hours: Guided visits on Tuesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. Booking required. Admission free. v16, 36 m L6 (Sant Miquel del Reis) PLAZA REDONDA / ROUND SQUARE Pescadería - Vallanca Known colloquially as el clot (the hole), this is one of the most curious building works of the 19th century. v4, 6, 8, 11, 16, 28, 36, 70, 71 PORTAL DE VALLDIGNA Portal de Valldigna, s/n, Built into one of the ancient Muslim walls, the gateway used to be an entrance to the medieval city in an area where the noble families had established themselves. It was opened in 1400 and consists of an arch of Muslim inspiration. v5, 16, 28, 29 PLAZA DE TOROS/ BULLRING Xátiva, 28 Tel. 34 963 519 315 Next to Valencia North Station stands this Neo-classical building with its 4 galleries and 384 symmetrical arches, giving it a spectacular appearance when viewed from the exterior. The work of architect Sebastián Monleón Estelles, it was built between 1850 and 1860 and has a capacity of around 17,000 spectators. The most important bullfights are held during the Fallas and the July Fair. Also used as a venue for concerts and meetings. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. The Bullfighting Museum accesses the offices of the bullring. v5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 19, 62 m L3-5 (Xàtiva) TORRES DE QUART / QUART TOWERS Guillem de Castro, 89 An ancient access gateway to the city. The towers are prime examples of late-gothic military architecture. A National Historical and Artistic Monument. Municipal Monument. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: from 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4.30 pm. to 8.30 pm. Sundays and holidays: from 10 am. to 3 pm. v5-7-60-62-81 32

Discover VLC TORRES DE SERRANOS/ SERRANOS TOWERS Pl. de los Fueros, s/n. Tel. 34 963 919 070 Another ancient access gateway to the city. Built in the 14th century by Pere Balaguer with a pentagonal layout and surrounded by a moat. Municipal Monument. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: from 10 am. to 2 pm. and from 4.30 pm. to 8.30 pm. Sundays and holidays: from 10 am. to 3 pm. Entry: 2 or 1. Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays, free entry. v1-5-5b-6-8-11-16-26-28-29-36- 80-95 UNIVERSIDAD DE VALENCIA / UNIVERSITY OF VALENCIA Nave, 2. Tel. 34 963 864 377 A neoclassical building with four facades. Its offices are organised around a large cloistered patio. The outstanding features of the interior include the university auditorium, the neoclassical chapel, and the library. The complex is open from Monday to Friday from 8 am. until 9 pm., and on Saturdays from 9 am. until 1.30 pm. To visit exhibitions: Tuesday to Saturday: from 10 am. to 1 pm. and from 4 pm. to 8 pm. Sundays and holidays: from 10 am. to 2 pm. v4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 26, 28, 31, 32, 36, 70, 71, 81 PALACIO DE BAYLIA/ BAYLIA PALACE Pl. de Manises, 4 Tel. 34 963 882 500 This palace is also known as the Jaudenes palace. It is currently the seat of the Provincial Council and is listed as a National Historical Monument. The patios can be visited by prior arrangement; requests should be made in writing to Protocol. v6, 8, 9, 11, 16, 28, 70 PALACIO DE BENICARLÓ/ BENICARLÓ PALACE Pl. de San Lorenzo, 4. Tel. 34 963 876 100 This Gothic building dating from the 15th century is the former mansion of the Duke and Duchess of Gandía. It is currently the headquarters of the Cortes Valencianas, the Valencian Parliament. v2, 11, 26, 28, 80 m L4 (Pont de Fusta) PALACIO DE BOÏL ARENÓS/ BOÏL ARENÓS PALACE Libreros, 2 y 4 Tel. 34 963 870 104 Gothic palace listed as a national Artistic Historic Monument. It is currently the headquarters of the Valencia Stock Exchange. v4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 26, 28, 31, 32, 36, 70, 71, 81 PALACIO DE LA EXPOSICIÓN / THE EXPOSITION PALACE Galicia, 1. Tel. 34 963 981 875 The Exposition Palace, work of the architect Francisco Mora Berenguer, was built as the municipal headquarters for the Regional Exposition of 1909 and the National Exposition of 1910, and has been the venue for special events and receptions. Built as a short-term structure in just 70 days, the Modernist-style building seeks to evoke in a unique neo-gothic style the glorious period of medieval Valencia, giving expression to a compendium of civil Gothic, religious and military architecture. Visit only by prior arrangement, and visits are NOT guided. v9, 29, 32, 81 m L3, 5 (Alameda) 33

PALAU DE LA GENERALITAT/ REGIONAL GOVERMENT PALACE Caballeros, 2 Tel. 34 963 184 430 A 15th-century Valencian civil Gothic building, this palace later incorporated various different styles. It is currently the headquarters of the Presidency of the regional government, the Generalitat Valenciana. v6, 8, 9, 11, 16, 28, 70, 71 PALACIO DEL MARQUÉS DE LA SCALA/ MARQUÉS DE LA SCALA PALACE Pl. de Manises, 6. Tel. 34 963 882 500 Built in the 16th century, this palace has undergone successive transformations to combine Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. A National Historical Monument. Current headquarters of the Provincial Council. v6, 8, 9, 11, 16, 28, 70, 71 Religious monuments BASÍLICA VIRGEN DE LOS DESAMPARADOS/ BASÍLICA OF OUR LADY OF THE FOR- SAKEN City Patroness Pl. de la Virgen, s/n. Tel. 34 963 918 611 Standing in the square of the same name over the Forum of Roman Valencia, the Basilica is an extremely unusual Baroque building, elliptic in shape and topped by a dome decorated by Palomino. Opening hours: Every day from 7 am. to 2 pm. and from 4.30 pm. to 9 pm. v6, 8, 9, 11, 16, 28, 70, 71 CASA NATALICIA DE SAN VICENTE FERRER/ HOME OF THE SAINT VICENTE FERRER Del Pouet de San Vicent, 1. 46003 Valencia. Tel. 34 963 528 481 The birthplace of San Vicente Ferrer, popularly known as the Pouet de San Vicent. Municipal Monument. Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and from 5 to 8.30 p.m. Entry: 2 or 1. Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays, free entry. v1-4-5-5b-6-8-9-11-16-26-28-29- 31-32-36-81-70-71 THE CATHEDRAL COMPLEX Pl. de la Reina, s/n. Tel. 34 963 918 127 Cathedral: The Cathedral has no predominant style; its languages range from Romanesque to Baroque, as shown by each of its three portals: the main Iron Door is Baroque, the Apostles Door is Gothic and the Palace Door happens to be Romanesque. Of note inside the Cathedral are its quality paintings. An interesting museum. Miguelete: Cathedral bell tower. Chapel of the Holy Chalice: houses the Holy Chalice from Christ s last supper. Hours of worship: 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. Visits: Weekdays 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Saturdays and days before public holidays, 10.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Sundays and public holidays, 2.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. closed. Entry: 3.50 and 2.30 for groups with guide. Entry to Miguelete not included. www.catedralvalencia.es v4-6-8-9-11-16-26-28-31-36-70-71 34

Discover VLC CRIPTA ARQUEOLÓGICA DE LA CÁRCEL DE SAN VICENTE MÁRTIR/ ARCHAEOLOGICAL CRYPT OF THE PRISON OF ST VICENTE THE MARTYR Pl. del Arzobispo, 1 Tel. 34 963 941 417 Home to a Visigoth funeral chapel connected to the cathedral during that era. Audiovisual display on the history of the complex and the figure of the saint. Municipal monument. Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday from 9.30 am. to 2 pm. and from 5.30 pm. to 8 pm. Audiovisual display (Tuesday to Saturday): at 10 am., 11 am. 1 pm. 6 pm. and 7 pm. Sundays from 9.30 am. to 2 pm. Audiovisual display (Sunday): at 10.30 am., 11.30 am. 12.30 pm. and 1.30 pm. Entry: 2 or 1. Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays, free entry. v1-4-5-5b-6-8-9-11-16-26-28-31- 36-70-71-80-95 CONVENTO DE LA TRINIDAD/ TRINITY CONVENT Trinidad,13. Gothic construction. Magnificent cloister. At the front of this is the Trinity gate, the oldest in Valencia though it was partially reconstructed in the 16th century. v6, 8, 11, 79, 95 m L4 (Pont de Fusta) IGLESIA Y CONVENTO DE SANTO DOMINGO/ CHURCH AND CONVENT OF SANTO DOMINGO Pl. de Tetuán, 22 Tel. 34 961 963 000. Ext. 3150 This is an ancient Dominican convent built during the period of the Reconquest of the city by Jaime I. Notable features include the Gothic cloister, the Chapel of the Kings and the Renaissance cloister. The convent is currently the base of the General Headquarters of the Manoeuvres Forces. Groups may visit the monument by prior arrangement by telephone. v5 m L3, 5 (Colón) IGLESIA Y TORRE DE SANTA CATALINA/ CHURCH AND TOWER OF ST CATHERINE Pl. de Santa Catalina, s/n. The construction on Santa Catalina began back at the time of the Reconquest. The 17th-century baroque bell tower is probably its most outstanding feature. The church is one of the most attractive urban sights in Valencia thanks to the beauty and grace of its tower. v6, 8, 9, 11, 16, 28, 70, 71 EL PATRIARCA/ PATRIARCH COMPLEX Nave, 1. Tel. 34 963 514 176 The Patriarch complex, with the Royal College of the Seminary of the Body of Christ, is made up of the college, seminary, and church. The complex is structured around a large renaissance cloister. Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 11 am. to 1.30 pm. No guided tours in August. Admission 1.20 person. v4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 16, 26, 28, 31, 32, 36, 70, 71, 81 35

IGLESIA DEL CARMEN/ CHURCH OF THE CARMEN Pl. del Carmen, 7. Formed part of a convent complex. Its outstanding feature is its 18thcentury facade retable. v5, 7, 81 IGLESIA DE LOS SANTOS JUANES/ CHURCH OF BOTH ST JOHN Pl. del Mercado, s/n. Three successive building periods left the church with its current appearance. The great arched ceiling was painted by Palomino. It was declared a National Artistic Monument in 1947. v7, 27, 28, 60, 62, 81 IGLESIA DE SAN AGUSTÍN/ CHURCH ST AUGUSTINE Pl. de San Agustín, 5 IGLESIA DE SAN JUAN DEL HOSPITAL/ CHURCH OF ST JOHN OF THE HOSPITAL Trinquete de Caballeros, 5. 46003 Valencia Constructed in the mid-18th century, it is thought to be the first church built following the Christian Reconquest. v11, 28, 31, 70, 71 IGLESIA DE SANTO TOMÁS Y SAN FELIPE NERI/ CHURCH OF ST THOMAS AND FELIPE NERI Pl. de San Vicente Ferrer, s/n. 46003 Valencia A church that had a tremendous influence on European ecclesiastical architecture in the 17th and 18th centuries. Declared a National Historic Monument in 1982. Only open for visits during worshipping hours. v11, 28, 31, 70, 71 Gothic church. Its main feature is its structural and ornamental sobriety. v7, 9, 17, 19, 27, 62, 70 IGLESIA DE SAN JUAN DE LA CRUZ/ CHURCH OF ST JOHN OF THE CROSS Poeta Querol, 6. Dates back to the time of the Reconquest, though its present construction dates from the 17th century. v4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 16, 26, 28, 31, 32, 35, 36, 70, 71 36

Discover VLC Valencia on the Forefront CIUDAD DE LAS ARTES Y LAS CIENCIAS/ THE CITY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Information tel. 34 902 100 031 The largest cultural and leisure complex currently being built in Europe. A unique venue for learning about art, science and nature in an enjoyable way. An avant-garde venue where architecture is the protagonist through the work of Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela. The entrance to the City of Arts and Sciences is L Umbracle, a landscaped, garden walkway where nature, the sky and water form a novel architectural feature of special and delicate beauty. The complex comprises four different areas: the Museu de les Ciencies Príncipe Felipe, designed to held both permanent and temporary theme exhibitions relating to the worlds of science and state-of-theart technology; L Hemisfèric (Avda. Autopista del Saler, 1), designed for the spectator to experience the exciting sensations of the latest sound and image technologies, with a Planetarium, an Imax cinema and Laserium under one single dome; L Oceanogràfic (alongside Murs i Valls, s/n), a spectacular oceanographic park for visiting the marine world in all its dimensions, with aquariums and exhibits; The Palace of the Arts Reina Sofía, which will serve as a venue for the scenic arts. v19, 35, 40, 95 >> (IN HEMISFÈRIC AND MUSEUM SHOPS) FERIA VALENCIA/ THE Valencia Trade Fair and exhibition centre Avda. de las Ferias, s/n. Tel. 34 963 861 100 Valencia boasts one of the biggest and best trade fair centres in Europe, recognised for its specialisation, with events directed at industry professionals and businessmen. It has a surface area of 231,000m 2 including eight multi-use pavilions, a Main Exhibition Hall, meeting rooms, conference rooms and a car park of 68,000m 2. Feria Valencia can also count on a complete infrastructure for the organisation and celebration of all types of events. The versatility of its facilities means that a number of different events can be held at the same time. The Feria is just five kilometres north-east of the centre of Valencia and five minutes from the Manises International airport. There are regular buses and a metro line from the city centre. v62 m L4 (Fira Valencia) PALAU DE LA MÚSICA Paseo de la Alameda, 30 Tel. 34 963 375 020 Designed by José Mª Paredes, this Concert Hall was inaugurated in 1987 and is an outstanding venue where the most prestigious conductors and performers on the international music scene have appeared. v19 37

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PALACIO DE CONGRESOS/ VALENCIA CONFERENCE CENTRE Avda. Cortes Valencianas, 60. Tel. 34 963 179 400 A landmark in the history of Valencian architecture, this is the work of Sir Norman Foster. An emblematic space whose beauty and symbolism have turned it into a model of contemporary architecture and a flag-waver for the city. A unique building characterised by its functionality, technology and avantgarde installations and equipment, an optimum orientation, lots of glass for transparency inside and outside, and fully integrated in its surrounding landscape. A facility designed and equipped for all kinds of meetings and functions. v62, 63 m L1 (Beniferri) VELES E VENTS The Veles e Vents building Juan Carlos 1 Royal Marina. 46024 Located right on the canal, this symbol of the Port America s Cup is a visual link between the Mediterranean Sea and the city of Valencia. Designed by David Chipperfield and Fermín Vázquez with a simple, minimalist style, the building is 25m high and has a surface area of 10,500 m 2 ; the incorporation of horizontal platforms provides shade for the terraces, from which visitors can enjoy marvellous views not only over the marina and beaches, but over the entire city itself. v1, 2,3, 4, 19, C19, 30, N1, N8 m L5 (Neptuno) Valencia Conference Centre 39

Valencia, Nature at its Best From the Parque de Cabecera to the Mediterranean coast, Valencia merges into one enormous, natural space, completely unrivalled anywhere else in Europe. Valencia is a city that boasts many parks and gardens. Extensive green areas that, besides beautifying the urban landscape, make great meeting points and relaxation spaces. One of the most outstanding of these is the Turia Gardens, the green lung that covers and hugs the city, crossed by classic modern and contemporary bridges. The classic bridges, brought down and reconstructed after savage flooding in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, are these five: San José, Trinity, Serrano, Royal Bridge, and Mar. Others, built in city development zones, must be included in the catalogue: the Pasarela, the Exposition, Queen s Bridge, or Monteolivete Bridge, among others. The 11km urban forest located in the Turia Gardens, the city s urban, environmental and cultural meeting point, hosts play areas, sports installations and La Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències, an enormous leisure-cultural complex. It is here that we can find L Oceanográfic, Europe s largest 40