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12 places · 19 h 30 min of sightseeing · 4 days

Lonja de la Seda, Valencia

How many days do you need in Valencia?

12 places add up to 19 h 30 min of pure sightseeing. At 6 hours a day, not counting walking and meals, that's 4 days.

The best-known places in order, as long as they fit into 6 hours of sightseeing a day. Sightseeing only, without walking and meals — build the day-by-day plan with opening hours and the route in a RouteMarket notebook.

1 day — 6 h

2 days — 11 h 45 min

3 days — 18 h

Top sights

Ordered by how well known each place is. Data: OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia.

  1. Lonja de la Seda — 1 h visit. As the only secular building from Valencia on the UNESCO list, the former silk exchange showcases the majesty of Gothic commercial architecture. Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00 · Sun,PH 10:00–14:00.
  2. City of Arts and Sciences — 4 h visit. This futuristic architectural complex, unlike traditional squares, consists of several buildings, including an oceanarium and an opera house.
  3. Valencia Cathedral — 1 h visit. This impressive architectural complex combines Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles, and its Chapel of the Holy Chalice houses a legendary reliquary.
  4. Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia — 30 min visit. This is a modern performing arts center with a futuristic design, dedicated to opera, ballet, and concerts, distinct from classical monuments.
  5. Mariano Benlliure House Museum — 1 h visit. This museum is exclusively dedicated to the work of the famous Valencian sculptor Mariano Benlliure, showcasing his religious sculptures and monuments. Hours: Tue–Sat 10:00–14:00, 15:00–19:00 · Sun,PH 10:00–14:00.
  6. València Norte — 15 min visit. It stands out with its modernist architecture, richly decorated facade and interior, serving as an active railway station.
  7. L’Oceanogràfic — 4 h visit. As the largest aquarium in Europe, it presents marine ecosystems from around the world, offering a full-day educational adventure for families. Hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–21:00.
  8. Museum of Fine Arts of Valencia — 2 h visit. As one of the most important art museums in Spain, it presents extensive collections from the Middle Ages to contemporary times, with works by El Greco and Goya. Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–20:00.
  9. Torres de Serranos — 45 min visit. One of two preserved city gates, from which an open panorama of the Old Town and the Turia River stretches, without surrounding buildings. Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–18:00 · Sun 10:00–15:00 · Mar 15–Oct 15: Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00 · Mar 15–Oct 15: Sun 10:00–15:00.
  10. Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe — 2 h 30 min visit. Unlike Oceanogràfic, it offers interactive scientific experiments where everyone can touch and personally explore phenomena. Hours: 10:00–18:00 · Jun 30–Sep 09: 10:00–21:00.
  11. Central Market — 1 h visit. One of the largest and most beautiful modernist markets in Europe, offering fresh produce and local delicacies, where you can feel the pulse of the city. Hours: Mon–Sat 07:30–15:00 · Sun closed.
  12. L'Hemisfèric — 1 h 30 min visit. Unlike traditional museums, here you watch films on a giant dome screen, combining cinema, planetarium, and laserium.
  13. L'ETNO - Museu Valencià d'Etnologia — 1 h 30 min visit. Instead of admiring art or architecture, you will discover authentic traditions and the daily life of the inhabitants of Valencia here. Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–22:00.
  14. Turia Gardens — 2 h visit. It stretches for many kilometers in the former riverbed, offering ideal conditions for long walks and cycling.
  15. Torres de Quart — 50 min visit. Only on these medieval defensive gates can one clearly see the marks of cannonballs, a testament to the city's past sieges.
  16. el Micalet — 45 min visit. From here, a spectacular view of the entire city unfolds, accessible after climbing the spiral stairs of the cathedral tower.
  17. Mercat de Colón — 1 h visit. Unlike open squares, it offers a modernist hall with elegant cafes and restaurants. Hours: Mon–Thu,Sun 07:30–02:00 · Fri–Sat 07:30–03:00.
  18. Basílica de la Mare de Déu dels Desemparats — 30 min visit. This serene place is dedicated to the city's patroness, featuring an oval dome and richly decorated interior right next to Plaza de la Virgen.
  19. Església de Santa Caterina — 30 min visit. It stands out with its Baroque bell tower, which dominates the area, offering access to the top with views of Plaza de la Reina.
  20. Church of San Nicolás — 45 min visit. It is famous for its stunning Baroque frescoes covering the entire vault, which sets it apart from other Valencian churches.
  21. Institut Valencià d'Art Modern — 1 h 30 min visit. It focuses on modern and contemporary art of the 20th and 21st centuries, presenting avant-garde works and new trends, unlike classical art museums. Hours: Tue–Thu,Sat,Sun 10:00–19:00 · Fri 10:00–20:00 · Mon closed.
  22. Playa de la Malvarrosa — 1 h 30 min visit. A wide sandy city beach with a promenade full of restaurants serving fresh seafood and paella, ideal for relaxing by the sea.
  23. Museum of Prehistory — 1 h 30 min visit. It focuses on local archaeological finds from the Paleolithic to the Bronze Age, presenting the life of ancient inhabitants of Valencia. Hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–20:00.
  24. Parc Gulliver — 2 h visit. It offers a unique playground in the form of a giant Gulliver sculpture, which can be climbed and slid down, and is a free attraction. Hours: Nov–Feb 10:00–17:30 · Mar–Oct 10:00–19:00 · Apr,May,Jun,Sep 10:00–20:00 · Jul,Aug 10:00–13:30,17:30–21:00.

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What to see in Valencia in one day?

Lonja de la Seda, City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia Cathedral.

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