Visit beautiful Valencia
during your stay on the Costa Blanca
UNESCO world heritage sites in Valencia
- Explore the Silk Exchange
- Visit the Water Court
- Admire Las Fallas
Make sure you visit the city of Valencia during your stay at Dormio Resort Costa Blanca! The third largest city of Spain has all the ingredients for a great day out: many sights to see, interesting museums, friendly squares and cosy terraces. And Valencia is mentioned three times on the UNESCO world heritage list. You can also explore the invaluable history and culture of this city of the arts and sciences.
Spanish business instinct: La Lonja de la Seda (the Silk Exchange)
For many centuries, Valencia played an important part in the silk trade. This aspect of its history is clearly reflected in the Silk Exchange, a unique historic building that was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1996. This Gothic-style, limestone building has always been a centre of trade. Silk is no longer traded here in the present day, but the impressive Trade Hall is certainly worth a visit! It shows the city’s luxury and wealth in the 15th and 16th centuries. Conclude your visit with a moment of relaxation in the beautiful courtyard, full of orange trees.
Age-old ritual: El Tribunal de las Aguas (the Water Court)
Are you in Valencia on a Thursday? Go to the Plaza de la Virgen at noon and witness an age-old ritual. Since the 10th century, the era of the Moors, eight democratically elected farmers have gathered here every Thursday at 12.00 hours. In front of the door of the Cathedral, the Water Court discusses problems and issues concerning water and irrigation. If there is any dispute, the gentlemen of the Water Court will quickly settle the matter. The court is world famous because of its great efficiency and has been on the UNESCO world heritage list since 2006. A real must-see!
Traditional Spanish street festival: Las Fallas
Las Fallas is a truly traditional Spanish festival. It has been celebrated for the last 200 years and heralds the start of spring. This festival, which officially starts on the last Sunday of February, was added to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage a few years ago. During the festival, you will come across more than 700 works of art of several metres high, made from paper mache, throughout the city. All kinds of festivities take place for three weeks, combining tradition, satire and art. The highlight is La Cremà, or the Burning. On the festival’s last day, all sculptures are burnt, under the accompaniment of fireworks. A visit to Valencia during Las Fallas is highly recommended!