Things to do in Valencia
![The Jardí de Montfort, the oldest gardens in Valencia The Jardí de Montfort, the oldest gardens in Valencia](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/jardin-de-monforte.jpg)
The Jardí de Montfort, the oldest gardens in Valencia
The Jardí de Montfort, by the course of the Túria river, is the most bucolic park in Valencia.
![El Micalet in Valencia, the viewpoint of the Levante El Micalet in Valencia, the viewpoint of the Levante](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/miguelete-valencia.jpg)
El Micalet in Valencia, the viewpoint of the Levante
El Micalet tower is an emblem of Valencia and a balcony with the best views of the city.
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Mercat Colón in Valencia, where the past meets the avant-garde
The Mercat Colón is a wonderful example of how a building from the past can be transformed into a new meeting point and space for avant-garde cuisine.
![The Church of Sant Nicolau: Valencia’s Sistine Chapel The Church of Sant Nicolau: Valencia’s Sistine Chapel](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/iglesia-san-nicolas-valencia.jpg)
The Church of Sant Nicolau: Valencia’s Sistine Chapel
Recently finished restoration work has unearthed previously hidden details from the beautiful frescoes designed by Antonio Palomino.
![Plaça Redona in Valencia, a rumbustious journey to the 19th century Plaça Redona in Valencia, a rumbustious journey to the 19th century](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/plaza-redonda-valencia.jpg)
Plaça Redona in Valencia, a rumbustious journey to the 19th century
Plaça Redona square, at the very heart of the Ciutat Vella district, has welcomed the hustle and bustle of commercial activity beneath its unusual Neo-Classical architecture for almost 200 years.
![Water Tribunal of the Plain of Valencia, a thousand-year-old institution Water Tribunal of the Plain of Valencia, a thousand-year-old institution](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tribunal-de-las-aguas.jpg)
Water Tribunal of the Plain of Valencia, a thousand-year-old institution
The Water Tribunal of the Plain of Valencia has been managing the distribution of water from the Túria river since the Moorish Period.
![National Ceramics Museum: the largest pottery collection in Spain National Ceramics Museum: the largest pottery collection in Spain](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/museo-nacional-de-ceramica.jpg)
National Ceramics Museum: the largest pottery collection in Spain
The National Ceramics Museum—a journey of cultural interest through the history of ceramics in Spain, a history in which Valencia has played a leading and internationally recognised role.
![Shopping in Valencia: where to find the best stores Shopping in Valencia: where to find the best stores](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/shopping-valencia.jpg)
Shopping in Valencia: where to find the best stores
La ciudad de Valencia es todo un paraíso para las compras con opciones para todos los gustos y a la medida de cualquier bolsillo. ¡Descúbrelas!
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Traditional Valencian rice dishes: a whole universe on a plate
To savour any one of Valencia’s traditional rice dishes is to immerse yourself in a universe of flavours, aromas, textures, serving styles and colours as seductive as they are delicious.
![Vivers Municipals, the oldest park in Valencia Vivers Municipals, the oldest park in Valencia](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/jardines-de-viveros.jpg)
Vivers Municipals, the oldest park in Valencia
The Vivers Municipals, also known as the Jardins del Real, are located next to the Museu de Belles Arts and are the perfect spot for a relaxing walk.