Split Heritage Walks: Areas of Old Valencia

Split Heritage Walks: Areas of Old Valencia

Use this complementary addition if you prefer to view each neighborhood of Ciutat Vella separately. Discover beautiful architecture. Learn about its history. Select each place to read more. This concise guide hits each neighborhood of the center separately. Follow this tour sequence or make it your own. Explore at your own pace within your available timeframe. Work forward or backward. Visit all of the sites or just those that call to you. Skip around or simply glance on the way to your next meal. Dive into the neighborhoods of Ciutat Vella: SEE + DO El Carme (El Carmen) La Seu La Xerea + Sant Francesc El Mercat + El Pilar Pro tip: Get familiar with both Spanish and Valencian names in this bilingual city where English is not the prevalent language. Be sure to tag @amginspired in your photos.
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Virtual explorers and trip planners alike, explore Valencia with this interactive guide. Get the essentials to plan your trip, whether you're able to spend just 1 day or visit for 2 weeks. Learn about its uniqueness and history. Get the basics. Know when to go. Then... Go deeper. Unlock the Inspired Guides series to discover delicious regional cuisine, beautiful architecture, and unique places: • "A Foodie's Dream" delves into local cuisine and uncovers favorite restaurants and cafes. • "Heritage Walks" leads you through historic neighborhoods to experience provocative beauty and antiquity. • "Culture Tours" takes you beyond the historic center to experience more modern attractions and natural features. Click places and links to access more info, stories, and tours. These digital guidebooks give you a visual sense of this place and are intended for you to make your own. Explore at your own pace within your available timeframe. Work forward or backward. Visit all of the sites or just those that call to you. Skip around or simply glance on the way to your next meal. ABOUT ✔️ Basics ❓ When to Go COME + GO ✈️ Airport 🚆 Train Stations 🚊 Metro GUIDEBOOK PREVIEW • "A Foodie's Dream: Valencia & the Region" • "Heritage Walks: Parts of Old Valencia" • "Culture Tours: Beyond Old Valencia" READ MORE Pro tip: Get familiar with both Spanish and Valencian names in this bilingual city where English is not the prevalent language. As a designer and avid traveler, I built AMG Inspired to design quality architecture and support sustainable tourism, defined as “tourism that respects both local people and the traveler, cultural heritage and the environment.” Be sure to tag @amginspired in your photos.
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CIUTAT VELLA

Meander from one barrio to the next to discover the whole of La Ciutat Vella, as Valencians call their historic central district.

The Old City, as the 1st district's name translates in Valenciano (the local language similar to Catalan), is comprised of 6 neighborhoods or barrios: El Carme, La Seu, El Mercat, El Pilar, Sant Francesc, and La Xerea.

Explore at your own pace within your available timeframe. Mix and match. Work forward or backward. Visit all of the sites or just those that call to you. (✨ indicates a must-see highlight.) Maybe even return to your favorites to gain another perspective. Make this guide your own.

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Always check hours and closure days. Keep in mind that Spanish days start later—many sites don't open until 10 am—but markets open (and close) early. Rearrange to suit individual needs.

El Carme (El Carmen)

✨ MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHT: Torres de Serranos and medieval streets

El Carmen
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Stroll the narrow medieval streets of Barrio del Carmen, the old quarter between the two medieval tower gates where you can still see remnants of the Moorish wall. Visit the museums or walk from plaza to plaza to casually peruse street art. Nightlife here is vibrant among its many restaurants, cafes and tapas bars.
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La Seu

✨ MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHT: San Nicolas interior frescos, Cathedral, Plaça de la Virgen, and Plaça de la Reina

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In the heart of Ciutat Vella, the neighborhood of La Seu is aptly named for the cathedral that proudly stands between two large plazas and among numerous other churches and smaller plazas. The streets and plazas are magical at night. We spent many evenings strolling through the Cathedral district, warmly lit to highlight its architecture and monuments.
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El Mercat + El Pilar

✨ MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHT: Mercat Central and the Silk Exchange

El Mercat
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Valencia's fertile land and seaport have fostered agriculture and trade, and this neighborhood has long been the prime hub of commerce. Since the time of the Moors, the area around the Market has served as a buzzing marketplace and trade center.
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El Pilar
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From Sant Joan, we leisurely strolled through the quiet streets of El Pilar, a mostly residential neighborhood to the west of El Mercat away from the main monuments of Ciutat Vella.
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Sant Francesc + La Xerea

✨ MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHT: Plaça de l'Ajuntament

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The spacious neighborhood of Sant Francesc centers around the huge City Hall plaza on the south end of Ciutat Vella. Much of it feels grand and commercial. Many hotels are found here. Among the grandeur are great restaurants and quaint streets.
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✨ MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHT: Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas exterior

La Xerea
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Pronounced "shayr-AY-uh", this livable neighborhood in the eastern corner of Ciutat Vella is packed with understated history.
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Go beyond Ciutat Vella into Eixample. I invite you to get an horchata and fartons at Daniel's Orxateria in Mercat de Colón then continue into Turia Gardens in the next Culture Tour of Greater Valencia.

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Ciao, Bonjour, こにちわ, Hola, I'm Ali Giaudrone, the creator of AMG Inspired (see website link), crafting Inspired Guides. Tap into my insight. As an avid traveler, I dive deeply into places of the world, valuing experiences over checking boxes. My Inspired Guides are informative interactive digital guidebooks offering you traveler tips gained through my hours of research, travel experiences, and talking with locals. My Focus: Architecture | Food | Culture As a designer, I've traveled throughout Europe and the Western world to learn about architectural products and methods. Now as a luxury travel advisor, I share culturally enriching experiences that aren't necessarily opulent but are focused on quality and authenticity. The best way to understand the world is to experience the unique aspects of places with an open mind and heart. I want to inspire others to experience the beauty and food of places I discover through my travels and research. Let my stories and photos spark your own journey. Then connect with me to help make your travel dreams come true. BACKGROUND: 🏛️✍🏼📷🥘✈️ Architectural Designer | Writer + Photographer | Travel Creator Over the years, my travels—along with a career in architectural design and hospitality—have deepened my appreciation for the fine details and quality that define exceptional experiences. Through these experiences, I’ve learned that the best way to understand the world is by exploring its unique aspects with an open mind and heart. I built AMG Inspired to create quality architecture and support sustainable tourism defined as “tourism that respects both local people and the traveler, cultural heritage and the environment.” Join me as I find cool places, great food, and interesting features. Check out my library. Let me know if you'd like me to create a custom guide for you with recommendations and/or itineraries focused on your needs, desires, and length of trip.
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