El Mercat

Valencia

The primitive church of Sant Joan Mercat was erected in the suburb of the city known as the Boatella. From its old Gothic structure there is still the nave and the large blind oculus, known as "La O de Sant Joan", which was conceived as a large rosette on the façade of the feet.

In 1592 the church suffered a spectacular fire that forced an almost total reconstruction throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It stands out for the infrequent the wide façade of the Market, conceived as a grandiose stone altarpiece on a terrace that dominates the square in front of the Lonja, forming a unique urban set.

It is presided by the sculpture of the Virgin of the Rosary, work in stucco by Jacopo Bertesi, and on it stands the clock tower, flanked by the two Santos Juanes and crowned by the famous "Pardal de Sant Joan", the weather vane to which -according to tradition- was made to look at the children when their humble parents abandoned them in the square. In the lower part of the terrace there are "les covetes de Sant Joan", semi-basements in which once were junkyards and old shops, part of the living history of Valencia.

The interior of the temple is an overflowing Baroque imagination, with statues of Bertesi representing characters of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, and especially the set of frescoes that Antonio Palomino executed in the vault.
Every building has uniqueness in its own here.
With this endless summer we're having, any corner of the city seems a perfect place to rest and get your strength back! ☀️ ☀️☀️ What about this one?👆🏼👆🏼 The "Santos Juanes" church, in the market square.
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Con este verano interminable que tenemos, cualquier rincón de la ciudad es perfecto para reponer fuerzas. ☀️☀️☀️ ¿Qué os parece este?👆🏼👆🏼 La Iglesia de los Santos Juanes, en la plaza del mercado.
All to be burned. Las Fallas de Valencia. Festival
I truly believe markets are the absolute best way to indulge in the culture of a place. Mercado Central de Valencia is no exception. With a stunning architecture and buzzing atmosphere, it accounted for a great Sunday morning experience. 
The stalls specialized in Valencian oranges were the best!

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El Mercat Hotel Deals

Vincci Mercat Hotel

Vincci Mercat Hotel

4 out of 5
C/ de la Llanterna, 31 Valencia Valencia
The price is NT$6,648 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
NT$6,648
NT$7,313 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
It was nice and staff (all young) was very welcoming and helpful, We did not know about Las Falla when we arrived. It made navigating the city difficult, but it was a very interesting time in the city. The facility was nice, spacious enough and updated.

Reviewed on 2026/3/19

Vincci Mercat Hotel
Hotel Primus Valencia

Hotel Primus Valencia

4 out of 5
Calle Menorca 22 Valencia Valencia
The price is NT$3,249 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
NT$3,249
NT$3,573 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,029 reviews)
We stayed at Hotel Primus Valencia for 4 nights during the Fallas festival and they exceeded our expectations. The breakfast was incredible and well worth the 12 euros per person. So much variety, quality and the wait staff was great. The hotel also helped us add an extra room (for a reasonable fee ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/23

Hotel Primus Valencia
Only YOU Hotel Valencia

Only YOU Hotel Valencia

5 out of 5
PLAZA RODRIGO BOTET,5 Valencia Valencian Community
The price is NT$6,715 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
NT$6,715
NT$7,387 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2026/3/20

Only YOU Hotel Valencia
Novotel Valencia Lavant

Novotel Valencia Lavant

4 out of 5
Avenida Pio XII 4 Valencia Valencia
The price is NT$4,298 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
NT$4,298
NT$4,728 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Malvarrosa Beach and Central Market are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (370 reviews)
Clean, friendly staff, best hotel breakfast I’ve had

Reviewed on 2026/3/22

Novotel Valencia Lavant
Barcelo Valencia Hotel

Barcelo Valencia Hotel

4 out of 5
Avenida Francia 11 Valencia Valencia
The price is NT$3,929 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
NT$3,929
NT$4,321 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
The room was not exactly clean. It was spacious, but there were stains on the white sheets facing upward on the bed, so we asked them to be changed. There was also a lack of cleanliness in the room and bathroom--I wiped up a dried coffee spill on the desk and the glass walls of the bathroom had what ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/22

Barcelo Valencia Hotel
Hotel Las Arenas Balneario Resort

Hotel Las Arenas Balneario Resort

5 out of 5
Eugenia Vines 22-24 Valencia Valencia
The price is NT$8,613 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
NT$8,613
NT$9,474 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Very well located right on the beach! Breakfast at the Hotel Restaurant was very good. We also had dinner there twice and we very much appreciated. No complaints at all! We enjoyed our stay very much.

Reviewed on 2026/3/22

Hotel Las Arenas Balneario Resort
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Valencia City Centre which includes a city, heritage architecture and a castle

Valencia City Centre

4.5/5(533 area reviews)

Valencia City Centre is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Central Market and Silk Exchange. See more of Valencia by jumping on the metro at Angel Guimera Station or Xativa Station.

Valencia City Centre
Aerial overview of the old city

Ciutat Vella

Plaza Redonda and La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia are top sights in Ciutat Vella, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Colon Station or Xativa Station to see more sights in the area.

Ciutat Vella
Placa de la Reina

La Seu

While visiting La Seu, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de la Virgen and Plaza de Manises.

La Seu
Vue sur la Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire depuis la Plaza de la Virgen

Sant Francesc

While you're in Sant Francesc, take in top sights like Plaza del Ayuntamiento and jump on the metro at Colon Station to see more of the city.

Sant Francesc
The exterior of the Ceramic Museum in Seville is gorgeous.

La Xerea

While visiting La Xerea, you might make a stop by sights like Puerta del Mar and Turia Gardens.

La Xerea
Plaza de Toros bullring in Valencia, Spain; Shutterstock ID 474242068

Eixample

Visitors often come to Eixample for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Ruzafa Market and Colón Market. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Xativa Station.

Eixample


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