Came here in both October and December. October was warm and not too busy. December was busy but…read moreabsolutely lovely due to the beautiful Christmas decor and Christmas market...during this time, they have a large nativity scene, lit up trees, and lots of artisan pop-up shops. If you've never been to Valencia before, Plaza de la Reina is a must-do; even if it's not on your list, you're likely to come across it as you're walking around..it's very centrally located. The main attraction at the Plaza is the Valencia Cathedral. Here is where you can find the supposed real Holy Grail / Holy Chalice, but you must pay an entrance fee to see it. You can feel free to skip this attraction but still enjoy the lovely plaza. Grab a snack to eat, do a little shopping, and take in the beautiful architecture and Valencian culture. As I mentioned before, this Plaza is very centrally located. Right behind it is the Plaza de la Virgen with some more impressive religious architecture, and just a few blocks away is the Plaza del Ayuntamiento which is very impressive. TONS of restaurants and shops in the area. Mercado Central is also very close by. Plaza de la Reina even has its own underground parking, just look for the blue "P" signs when you get there. You'll have to pay for parking here, but considering how centrally located it is, it's decently priced. A Valencia must-do.

On my way to see the Cathedral, I realized Palza De La Reina is crazy busy. Too busy for me. It's…read morecrowded with tourists, people hawking things to tourists and awy too much traffic. It is cool to see the mass of humanity up to a point. The tented vendors, then people sitting on the sidewalks, it's a crazy mix. However if you're like me you'll go to take in the architecture, have a chufa horchata, then get the heck out

Awesome! One of the twelve gates that formed part of the ancient city wall and built in Valencian…read moreGothic style. The Torres de Serrans were built in the 14th century, 1392, by Pere Balaguer. From 1586 until 1887 the towers were used as a prison for nobles.You cannot miss it if you're staying here, so you might as well indulge, climb, and take in all of the views. Keep in mind, as with most places in Spain, they are closed during peak hours during lunch. Otherwise, enjoy and immerse yourself in the history.

They were built in the 14th century as part of the city fortification. Today, they are considered…read morelargest Gothic city gateway within the Europe. Wonderfully preserved, gothic motifs well visible from the street level. Normally you should be able to climb those, but in the summer 2021 when we visited, they were closed for the visitors-couldn't tell if that was covid related or just wrong time of the day. Anyway, they made a quite impression. It was very easy to visualize how visitors were addressed from top of the gate. It is a must if you are in Valencia!

What a beautiful plaza and a great place for photos. If you're in the city you'll inevitably find…read moreyourself wandering and end up here. If you're in town during the time of Fallas then you must stop by as you'll hear local groups playing their instruments as they walk through the squares.