Valencia's Best Kept Secrets (Don't Miss These)

The site of the Roman Temple of Diana is located right by the cathedral and was later a Moorish mosque before becoming a Christian cathedral in 1238.

Originally the site of the Roman Temple of Diana, it then became a Moorish mosque for 500 years and in 1238 was converted to a Christian cathedral.

La Almoina contains layers of the city's past, including Roman, Visigothic, and Moorish remains, telling the story of the city's foundations.

The Cardo Maximus, a north-south street that connected everybody back to Rome, is a notable feature within La Almoina.

The Via Austa, part of the Cardo Maximus, allowed travel around the Mediterranean and back to Rome.

The old Silk Exchange, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is considered one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in the world on a secular building and was the Wall Street of the 15th century.

The Central Market is a vibrant and bustling food market, referred to as a cathedral dedicated to food, where locals and tourists can shop for fresh produce and try local specialties like agua de Valencia.

The City of Arts and Sciences is a modern architectural complex featuring structures designed to resemble elements from the natural world, located in the former river Turia bed which is now a public park.

The IMAX theater in the City of Arts and Sciences is designed to look like a blinking eye and shows planetarium-style science and nature movies.

The Torres de Serranos are medieval towers that were once part of the city's 12 gates, offering views of the city and displaying marks from the Spanish Civil War and Napoleon's troops.

The Archbishop's Palace, from the early 20th century, incorporates a Roman stone that was used as a unit of measurement in the market plaza.