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Barrio del Carmen, Valencia

Plaça del Carme, València, Comunidad Valenciana

Description

El Carmen is one of six neighbourhoods in Valencia old city (Ciutat Vella), its ancient winding streets contain buildings dating from Roman and Arabic times. It was named after the 13th century convent of Carmen Calzado (now a museum). Architectural and cultural highlights include the Quart Towers, the Portal de la Valldigna, the House-Museum of the painter José Benlliure, the Valencian Institute of Modern Art (IVAM), and the Serranos Towers.

Access & Transport

The neighbourhood is on the northwest side of the old city. There are buses along the western edge C/ de Guillaume de Castro (28, C1) and the northern edge C. de la Blanqueria (28, 95, C1). The closest metro station is Àngel Guimerà (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9) and Pont de Fusta tram station (4)

Instructions & Recommendations

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Meta review

The barrio is a favourite of online reviewers, they enjoy the lively streets with historic buildings, original street art, plenty of photo opportunities and the many nice bars and restaurants. A few recurring comments that the area feels safe, even at night.

Environmental & Social

Urban environment with hardly any green space. The flow of tourism is increasingly having a negative impact on the community

Conclusion

El Carmen is a must-visit area in Valencia, it is easy to explore on foot and has a good mix or architectural and cultural attractions, shops and bars/restaurants in a narrow footprint. A good place to discover by day or in the evening.

Key positive

Several noteworthy buildings / landmarks

Very pleasant streets to meander in with plenty of photo opportunities

Key negative

Getting increasingly commercialized / touristy

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in August 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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