The main point on Valencia's sightseeing map is the City of Arts and Sciences. That's the name of the huge complex of 5 buildings at the bottom of the former Turia River: an opera house (El Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía), a cinema and planetarium (L'Hemisfèric), a garden (L'Umbracle), a science museum (El Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe) and Europe's largest oceanographic park (L'Oceanografic).
This is without exaggeration one of the finest examples of modern architecture - a photo of this Valencia landmark would grace the pages of any art history guide. As well as the buildings themselves, you'll find picturesque parks and swimming pools, as well as cafes, bars and restaurants.
Plaza De Torros - the mere description of this Valencia landmark gets you excited! It is the city's bullfighting arena, the famous Spanish bullfighting event. Plaza De Torros is located near the Northern Railway Station and has a capacity of about 16,000 spectators.
If Spanish bullfighting is controversial, we recommend Portuguese bullfighting, where the bull is in no danger (the bullfighter's job is not to kill the animal, but only to tear off the cockades tied to its horns).
La Catedral de Valencia - the name of this Valencia landmark sounds like the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary. A magnificent example of medieval art - a majestic Gothic temple, erected on the site of an ancient Roman sanctuary. Inside, by the way, you can see the works of Francisco Goya and several Renaissance paintings.Despite its unassuming name, Valencia's Museum of Ceramics is a must-see for every visitor! And you don't even have to go inside - the facade of the building alone is awe-inspiring. There are crocodile heads, snakes, stone ivy, atlantes, lions and a whole host of interesting details.
On a map of Valencia with attractions, the Museum of Ceramics is marked as Palau del Marqués de Dosaigües.
