The Miguelete Tower is the bell tower of the Valencia Cathedral in Valencia, Spain. This Valencian…read moreGothic-style bell tower was built between 1381 and 1424 and access to the tower is from inside the Cathedral by means of a spiral staircase. Entrance is €2 per person. It is 207(ish?) steps to the top in a fairly winding, narrow stair case. Your legs will burn - no, not you Crossfit exercise folk but us always eating our way through our travels sort of folks. You may feel a little nauseated. But the experience is worth it. Pace yourself if you don't work out much. There were lots of people panting and having issues. The view from the top is pretty great, and there's plenty of space to sit to let your legs rest after the hike up. ALSO yes - you have to walk back down said spiral stair case, but it's much easier going down. Just make sure you don't go too fast and lose your step as it's a long way to roll. Note: There is a traffic light system on either end. At the top of the tower, you'll see a red/green light. Red means don't come down as people are coming up and there's really no room (particularly close to the top of the tower) for someone to squish past. There are cameras watching you (operator at the base is the guy you pay your €2 to. And there's a speaker, as he'll tell you how many minutes when you stare and wave at the camera impatiently.

You're in Valencia, visiting the Cathedral, so why not climb the steps? Phenomenal view, get your…read morehistory on, and make an afternoon out of it. The Micalet is one of 12 bell towers, goes back to 1539, and packs over 24,000 lbs of heft. Not to shabby! Be sure to grab a drink or two at the bars around the area. You've earned it!

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!

Bullfighting plays big role in Spain's history, so even if you don't approve of it, definitely stop…read moreby and take a look at this gorgeous neoclassical building built in mid 19th century. If I remember correctly-it's one of the oldest in Spain. It is located next to North Railway Station. It was closed during our visit in July 2021, but we still got to enjoy it from the outside.

Ive never caught a bullfight and im not sure I ever plan to. I understand the deep tradition behind…read moreit but im not a lover of it. Architecturally, it's a performance center like many a stage and the ring is a significance I dont understand. I can however still appreciate the beauty and the detail that went into the structure however!