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What to see and do in Valencia: Oceanogràfic and historic center

Marine ecosystems, Gothic commerce and market.

Oceanogràfic requires traveling from the historic center. La Lonja and the Central Market form another sector to combine heritage and commercial life, each with its access conditions.

2 days suggestedModerate budgetUrban life · Culture and towns · Local flavors · Nature

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Oceanogràfic · Valencia
Javier Yaya Tur / CIUDAD DE LAS ARTES Y LAS CIENCIAS from Valencia, España · Original photography · CC BY 2.0 · Reduced version of Wikimedia; without editing the content. The website may show a frame crop.

What to visit in Valencia: Oceanogràfic and historic center

PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

What to do in Valencia: Oceanogràfic and historic center

nature

Oceanogràfic of Valencia

The aquarium environments allow you to learn about ecosystems and marine species in the entire Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències.

Activities for your visit

  • Choose a tour of the habitats included in the ticket.
  • Consult the interpretation activities available.

Tips for this place

  • Organize the transfer from the historic center of Valencia.
  • Museu de les Ciències, Hemisfèric and additional experiences depend on the product.
Book tickets ↗

Official purchase of the Oceanogràfic. Select access date and time; review the inclusions of combinations and experiences.

Reference sources and location

Orientative reference of the venue in Wikidata; it does not indicate a door, ticket office or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 39.452867, -0.348047.

Wikidata · L'Oceanogràfic

Oceanogràfic · Valencia
Javier Yaya Tur / CIUDAD DE LAS ARTES Y LAS CIENCIAS from Valencia, España · Original photography · CC BY 2.0 · Reduced version of Wikimedia; without editing the content. The website may show a frame crop.

heritage

Silk Market

The civil Gothic architecture of the Lonja recalls the commercial role of Valencia through spaces such as the Salón Columnario and its patio.

Activities for your visit

  • Tour the rooms and patio open to the public.
  • Observe the columns, vaults and details of its architecture.

Tips for this place

  • Check the admission conditions and municipal notices.
  • The venue is next to the Central Market, but each place has its own access.
Book tickets ↗

Municipal purchase linked by Visit València for the Silk Exchange. Choose a date and check the admission category.

Reference sources and location

Orientative reference of the venue in Wikidata; it does not indicate a door, ticket office or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 39.474444, -0.378333.

Wikidata · Silk Exchange

culture

Central Market of Valencia

The market building and its stalls selling fresh products allow you to get closer to the architecture and gastronomic life of the center of Valencia.

Activities for your visit

  • Stroll among the stalls during market activity.
  • Observe the structure, the dome and the seasonal products.

Tips for this place

  • Check the activity days before planning your visit.
  • Ask permission to photograph stalls and leave space for those who buy.
Access ↗

Access to the market during its commercial opening without reserving a general admission. Shopping, meals and organized activities are paid or reserved separately.

Reference sources and location

Orientative reference of the venue in Wikidata; it does not indicate a door, ticket office or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 39.473503, -0.378942.

Wikidata · Central Market, Valencia

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

2-day itinerary in València: Oceanogràfic and historic center

  1. Day 1

    Oceanogràfic Ecosystems

    Organize the transfer and tour the aquarium habitats with the chosen entrance, leaving breaks between areas.

  2. Day 2

    Lonja and Central Market

    Visit the market during its commercial activity and tour the Lonja with the corresponding admission, without assuming a joint entry.

Tips for visiting Valencia: Oceanogràfic and historic center

  • Dedicate a day of your own to the Oceanogràfic.
  • Check the Central Market's business calendar before planning your visit.

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat in Valencia: Oceanogràfic and historic center

Taste Spain through its regional cuisines: potato omelette, Valencian rice dishes, cold Andalusian soups and bites from Catalonia, the Basque Country and Galicia.

Thick, golden potato omelet, served whole on a white plate
Homemade potato omelette, a preparation widespread in Spain. El Mono Español · Original photography · CC BY-SA 4.0

A classic spread throughout Spain

Spanish omelette

Potatoes and egg curdled in the pan, in a preparation that can also include onion. It is served hot or cold, as a portion or in small bites.

Reference: Tourism of Spain · Potato omelette

Sources to prepare your visit

Reference location: Wikidata · L'Oceanogràfic.

Orientative reference of the city from one of its monuments; It does not represent all the venues or a route.

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