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Plaza de la Virgen, Valencia

4 Plaça de la Verge, València, Comunidad Valenciana

Description

The Plaza de la Virgen is a pedestrian square in the old part of Valencia (Ciutat Vella). It is surrounded by the Cathedral of Santa María, the Basilica of the Virgen de los Desamparados and the Palace of the Generalitat. Its origin can be traced back to Roman times when it acted as the town's forum. The central fountain called 'Tribunal de las Aguas' is an allegorical representation, in bronze, of the Turia River surrounded by eight female figures representing the eight main ditches that irrigate the Vega de Valencia.

Access & Transport

The square is located in the old city, 10mins walk from the 'Colón' metro station (0, 3, 5, 7, 9). The closest bus stops are 'Plaça de la Reina' (C1) and 'Comte de Trénor' along C. del Pintor Lopez (6, 11, 16, 26, 94, C2).

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining a visit there with the Cathedral and the Almoina Archaeological Museum.

Meta review

A regular on the 'must-see' lists, the square draws very good online reviews for both the architecture around it and the Fuente del Turia, though there are regular qualifiers that the square is not exceptional either. Plenty of cafes and restaurants around with prices that are a little expensive as one would expect, but not unreasonable.

Environmental & Social

The neighbourhood is mostly concrete with few green spaces. Part of the city's architectural heritage.

Conclusion

The square itself isn't really spectacular but the buildings around are and it is within walking distance from several tourist attractions so it is definitely worth including in one's itinerary.

Key positive

Beautiful fountain and surrounding buildings

Central location

Key negative

None

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:0h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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