The Valencian Community is an autonomous community of Spain. It is the fourth region after Andalusia, Catalonia, and Madrid with more than five million inhabitants.
Valencia is a city that has a lot to offer, we thought we move quite well, we wanted to score as many attractions in 3 days but we still failed, for example, we failed to see the number 1 attraction -The Llotja de la Seda a late Valencian Gothic-style civil building in Valencia.
We stayed at a 4-star hotel Port Feria Valencia located a little on the outskirts of the city, but which we highly recommend if you rent a car because it is only 4 kilometers to the center.
When we entered the room I saw this
City Gate is also known as Serrans Towers or Serranos Towers is one of the twelve gates that formed part of the ancient city wall 
Driving around not far from the city 
Standing in the middle of Plaza del Ayuntamiento I found myself surrounded by some truly stately architecture. 
Valencia is the only city we have ever seen that looks much better from down the street than seen from above
One of the great things about Valencia is that you have nature nearby wherever you go. When you get tired of the city, you either go for a walk in the river (Turia Park), we will explain the story of this river below, or you run in the delta.
This is the Albufera Natural Park, located 10 km south of Valencia. The place is preferred by nature lovers, by those who want to see an amazing sunset and to admire the life of birds in their own habitat. For tourists and locals alike.
The world Albufera derives from Al Buhara, which in Arabic means “the small sea”. The lake occupies 2837 hectares, 300 hectares of which contain marsh vegetation areas, in which many birds nest.
Albufera Natural Park is a coastal lagoon separated from the sea by a tongue of land, one of the valuable coastal wetlands of the Valencian region.
Albufera is just what the doctor ordered 
Albufera’s like heaven on earth 
Watching birds can be done anywhere but in Albufera you have map and sigs to understand 
You’d say it’s a painting, but it’s just Albufera
If you come to Valencia a visit to the City of Arts and Sciences is a must.
The city of Arts and Sciences represents the work of Santiago Calatrava. The colossal structure houses an IMAX cinema situated in the Hemispheric, as well as Europe’s largest aquarium- Oceanografic, interactive educational exhibits in the Principe Felipe Science Museum and the avant-garde opera house -Palau de Les Arts Reina Sofia are all delight for all senses
More in the descriptions of the pictures
A futuristic atmosphere with exciting buildings in imaginative shapes, most of them with white facades, blue water, palm trees 
A tranquil moment 
Designed by Santiago Calatrava and Felix Candela, The City of Arts and Sciences was inaugurated in 1998 and it represents a spectacular example of modern art 
If you come to València a visit to the City of Arts and Sciences is a must. 
You can’t visit Valencia without seeing the City of Arts and Sciences- this ultra-modern scientific and cultural complex
If you love food, then you will enjoy the fresh produce, their color, and flavor, and if you value richness, variety, and quality in the kitchen, then the Central Market in Valencia is a paradise you cannot miss out on
Mercado Central situated inside a jewel building, one of the most iconic examples of Gothic architecture in Europe. It is the largest market with fresh produce in Europe covers more than 8,000 square meters
Once you are in the Mercado Central, make sure you visit also Santo Juanes Church or Sant Joan del Mercat, a Roman Catholic church located in the Mercat neighborhood.
It’s hard not to get hungry when you see something like that 
Maybe not very friendly look but appearances deceive 
Most vendors sell food items, although souvenir shops and restaurants are located inside the market as well. 
The Central Market of Valencia, the largest in Europe, covers more than 8,000 square meters, with a predominantly Valencian Art Nouveau style 
Santo Juanes Church or Sant Joan del Mercat, a Roman Catholic church located in the Mercat neighborhood
Aquariums are such interesting attractions. We love them when we have the chance. They offer a glimpse of what goes on under the waves and at the bottom of lakes and rivers. In these unique exhibit halls, you can come face to face with huge marine mammals, vibrantly colored or unusually shaped fish, and habitats that are completely different from anything you can see on land.
You can’t miss while in Valencia the Oceanografic. We advise you to take a whole day for this if time allows. Also, you shall buy Oceanogràfic tickets combined with the Museum of Science and/or Hemisfèric.
Oceanogràfic has a dolphinarium that hosts training sessions and performances, and habitats for unique creatures such as walruses, penguins, and beluga whales. We really liked the show.
Here we saw Beluga for the first time 
Ocean life inches away 
Oceanografic is Europe’s largest aquarium and 4th in the world with (1.85 million gallons) 
This aquarium is a true tribute to the seas and oceans of the planet
Valencia is the city that turned a huge crisis (and a River) into a transformative park. But let’s go through the story first.
In 1957, Valencia experienced a devastating flood that forever changed the city’s relationship with the Turia River. Nearly three-quarters of the city was inundated by floodwater and over 60 people lost their lives. The following year, the city embraced a plan to divert the river around its western outskirts to the Mediterranean Sea.
The ambitious plan, known as “Plan Sur,” was completed in 1969. Though the new channel was a missed opportunity for innovative construction, the remnants of the old riverbed became a chance to create the landscape network which became today’s Jardín del Turia.
Jardín del Turia might be problematic, the project is a fascinating modern example of the transformative effect of landscape infrastructure on a city’s identity and well-being. Born out of a crisis, Valencia has managed to integrate a recreational and transportation infrastructure network with its historic heart and surrounding neighborhoods.
1957 Flood in Valencia Photograph extracted from PereDrak’s Valencia Slideshow. 
The way the river was routed out of the city 
What was once the river Turia Valencia turn it into a Transformative Park.
Valencia, the 3rd largest city in Spain, fascinates with a unique flair, lots of charm, and many impressive attractions. The wonderful beaches of Valencia also contribute to the fact that this city has become a really popular spot for city trips in Europe. Although we visited in April and it was not the proper time to sunbathe, we were glad to see these beaches as oases of peace.
One of the smaller beaches near Valencia 
Plaja del Perello is also a very popular spot for locals, but it is far at around 27 kilometers from the center 
Playa de la Patacona or Alboraya for locals, probably one of the most beautiful of the city
The Plaza de la Reina and Plaza de la Virgen are without doubt, one of the hottest spots in the city.
This is a pretty square, with flowers in the middle, and cafes, restaurants and open air terraces.
Basilica de Nuestra Señora de los Desamparado right in Plaza de la Virgen, a tower cathedral in the historic center of Valencia. 
Plaza de la Virgen is a very beautiful, expansive, and very lively square 
Plaza de la Virgen is surrounded by many streets always full of people and terraces. 
The Plaza de la Reina as seen from above. 
View from El Micalet- Cathedral with a Gothic-style octagonal bell tower & a spiral staircase open for city views.
The National Museum of Ceramics and Decorative Arts “González Martí is a museum dedicated to ceramics (with special importance to Valencian ceramics), porcelains, and other decorative arts such as textile art.
Here you will discover sumptuous palace rooms with original furniture, 18th-century carriages, a collection of paintings by Ignacio Pinazo, gold items, furniture, jewellery, tapestry, etc., and of course, magnificent examples of ceramic pieces, mainly from the Region of Valencia
A ceramics museum is a museum wholly or largely devoted to ceramics, usually ceramic 
Gonzalez Marti, located in Valencia, Spain, is a museum dedicated to ceramics, porcelains, and other decorative arts such as textile art, traditional costumes, and furniture. 
The museum is housed in one of the most architecturally impressive buildings in Valencia 
Inside the pottery museum 
Sumptuous palace rooms with original furniture
Valencia has a certain elegance. It is a massive city but discoverable on foot
It has superb modern architecture. In fact, if you like buildings, without a doubt, Valencia is the best place for urban architecture. Valencia is a paradise for gastronomes.
If you like parks and want to enjoy nature great choice too. With its charmingly magical atmosphere, Valencia is one of the most livable cities in Spain.
Jardines de Monforte 
Very nice place to relax for some time and see different trees and other plants and take nice pictures. 
A small gem in the middle of buildings.
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