Posted on January 15, 2011.
History of Valencia, a city Wonderlful Packed with museums, churches and squares, the Moorish past comes alive, strengthened by the introduction of seamless restaurants and bars doing this, not only the heart of the past, but at the heart of modern Valencia. So, between a meal or snack seafood tapas, see what there is to see the beautiful old city of Valencia.
The Church of Santa Catalina hosts prayers three times a day and four on Sundays and holidays, but if you are believers or not, there is a stop on your journey through the old city of Valencia. Located on the Plaza de la Reina, the tower of Santa Catalina is a tribute to the Baroque style in its fluid added in the 18th century in this church including the fourteenth century, originally in the Gothic style is still visible inside.
The Torres de Quart is breathtaking in its size, built in the Gothic style under the fortifications of the city of origin is where Napoleon's troops entered the city in the nineteenth century. Recently renovated, the scars of war threw cannonballs are now a thing of the past, huge turrets Quarter Torres proud overlooking the narrow streets of Carmen that were once built to protect.
The Torres de Serranos prior to the Torres de Quart, a fact evident in the architecture. Contrary to Torres de Quart that stand in the middle of the buildings it protects the Torres de Serranos has a space in which his majesty can be appreciated. Pere Balaguer began working on the gate of the city in 1394 using the fashionable style of the Gothic era. However, their use was rarely tested defensively and through the centuries has served as a gateway to trade rather than a fortified tower. That was until 1586 when it was used as a prison for the nobility, a feature that has continued in the nineteenth century. Today, visitors can stroll around the Torres Serranos, exploring its many levels and enjoying the phenomenal view from the top.
The Tribunal de las Aguas, or water courts is an institution of its own, and is an event rather than a site. The Tribunal de las Aguas met for over a thousand years and is reputed to be the oldest democratic institution in courses in the world. Meeting at noon on Thursday, the court met to resolve disputes regarding irrigation in the region, just as it did 1000 years ago for local farmers Moorish. Today, the number of disputes are rare and often dismissed if the court is to convene, but if you're lucky enough to come a day when there is a dispute, you will witness the oldest democratic court worldwide.
It really gets the tone of the holiday by choosing carefully what area to stay in. the old city of Valencia is a wonderful option in terms of climate and amenities. Expect to pay between 60 and 100 euros per night for decent hotel room in the old city of Valencia, but hostels are available from 15 euros per night for a bed in a dormitory.
