This is going to be one of those away breaks on your COSTA BLANCA HOLIDAYS you will wish didnt have an end. This is because once you venture into the city of Valencia immediately you will feel at home, not only with the architecture but the local population who treat you more as a friend than a stranger. If youre a history buff the rich cultural heritage contained within this city will amaze you.
Have you ever stepped into a town or region and knew straight away this was a place you could fall in love with? Well if you schedule your COSTA BLANCA HOLIDAYS in the beautiful city of Valencia this is exactly what you will come face to face with. This is true, even more so for the history buff, with all the historical monuments you can explore while on your away break. Here below is a small sample of what you can expect to fine on your sojourn in this place rich in cultural heritage.
Torres De Serranos or as it is officially known Torres del Serrans in Valencian are the largest Gothic towers in all of Europe. These towers served as one of the twelve original gates guarding the medieval wall city of Valencia. There are two schools of thought as to how the towers got its name. The first thought is its location in the wall connecting it with the road leading to Los Serranos and the other one is it was named after the main family that lived in the street named after him. This tower was built in the 14th century using a Gothic design. Its design was a basic pentagon shape with hallways interconnecting the different rooms. Some historians say the tower was originally built as a prison for the local population, whatever it was built for today its makes for an excellent viewing platform for the surrounding area.
The next stop on our journey through Valencia is the Central Market, a great place to stock up your holiday villa. You can buy anything from seafood to fruits and meats to sausages, not only do they sell their products to individuals they also supply restaurants. This place exudes charm in its history, architecture and tradition that you can feel just by walking around it. This modernist building was built in 1914 by Francese Guardia and Alexandre Soler. These individuals received their training at the School of Architecture in Barcelona and influenced by Domenech I Montaner who used his unique style of modernism. In 2004 the market was completely renovated as an updated market and other facilities.
The next to last stop of this journey of enlightenment is the Almudin. Built in the 16th century this vast structure was used as a storage house for the entire crop of wheat enough to supply the whole of Valencia. Built where a mosque once stood, today it is an exhibition centre and museum and in 1969 it was declared a national monument. Within the Almudin are mural paintings that depict the daily activities of the local people from days of old. These paintings give you an idea of the citys history along with its inhabitants.
The last place to visit on your COSTA BLANCA HOLIDAYS is the Plaza Redonda. For unique charm and beauty we have saved the best for the last. This small square exemplifies what we have said about falling love with this beautiful place. Once you see this little square you will seriously look at the surrounding houses from a different point of view.
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