Things to Do in el Mercat, Valencia The Central Market, one of Europe's largest, is at the heart of el Mercat, surrounded by numerous restaurants and bars serving local cuisine like paella.
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La Lonja de la Seda ★ 4.6 · 30.9k★
This grandiose building illustrates the city's Medieval riches with elaborate stonework & carvings.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 7 PM
Sat 10 AM – 7 PM
Sun 10 AM – 2 PM
Central Market ★ 4.7 · 97.0k★
Modernista market building with colorful tiles & a diverse collection of stalls, separated by type.
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 3 PM
Sat 7:30 AM – 3 PM
Sun Closed
Church of Sant Joan del Mercat ★ 4.4 · 1.3k★
Long-standing Catholic church featuring a triangular bell tower topped with statues of saints.
Mon–Tue 10 AM – 7 PM
Wed 1:30 PM – 7 PM
Thu–Fri 10 AM – 7 PM
Sat 10 AM – 7 PM
Sun 1:30 PM – 7 PM
La Tienda de Las Ollas de Hierro ★ 4.7 · 263
A traditional shop in Valencia known for its religious articles, including nativity sets, combs, and mantillas, offering a journey to the past with its antique decor.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8 PM
Sat 10 AM – 2 PM
Sun Closed
Mon Petit Secret… vintage ★ 5.0 · 664
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 3 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Numismática La Llotja ★ 4.8 · 1.4k
Mon–Tue 9:15 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 8 PM
Wed 9:15 AM – 2 PM, 4:15 PM – 8 PM
Thu–Fri 9 AM – 2 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Fundació Chirivella Soriano ★ 4.5 · 295
palace located in Valencia (Spain)
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
Sat 10 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
Sun 10 AM – 2 PM
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus ★ 4.6 · 224
cultural property in Valencia, Spain
Mercado Municipal Plaza Redonda ★ 4.3 · 2.6k
Traditional market around a circular plaza selling souvenirs, handmade products, lace & food.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 8 PM
Sat 10 AM – 8 PM
Sun Closed
Bocado de Mercado ★ 4.9 · 114
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 3 PM
Sat 7:30 AM – 3 PM
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Coco Social House - València ★ 4.8 · 4.3k· €10–20
A restaurant located in València, offering a menu and operating seven days a week.
Every day 9 AM – 4 PM
Karak ★ 4.7 · 1.3k· Más de €100
Boasting a magnificent location in the heart of the city, between Valencia's Central Market and Town Hall Square, media-savvy chef Rakel Cernicharo offers diners a highly cosmopolitan and personal cuisine, based on Mediterranean food but...
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Sat 2 PM – 6 PM, 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Sun Closed
Tyris on Tap ★ 4.4 · 2.4k· €10–20
A selection of pizzas & craft beers in a down-to-earth restaurant that has a terrace.
Mon–Wed 5 PM – 12:30 AM
Thu–Fri 12 PM – 12:30 AM
Sat 11 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun 12 PM – 12:30 AM
Manāw Nikkei Bar ★ 4.7 · 3.4k· €40–80
Snug, warm spot serving Peruvian-Asian fusion cuisine, including sushi, ceviche & pisco sours.
Mon–Thu 6:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Fri 1:30 PM – 1 AM
Sat 1:30 PM – 1 AM
Sun Closed
Spritzeria - lonja de la seda ★ 4.8 · 726· €10–20
Mon–Thu 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Fri 10:30 AM – 1 AM
Sat 10:30 AM – 1 AM
Sun 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Top Notch Specialty Coffee ★ 5.0 · 329· €1–10
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
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1 La Lonja de la Seda 2 Central Market 3 Church of Sant Joan del Mercat 4 La Tienda de Las Ollas de Hierro 5 Coco Social House - València 6 Mon Petit Secret… vintage 7 Numismática La Llotja 8 Karak 9 Fundació Chirivella Soriano 10 Tyris on Tap Ready to plan el Mercat? Turn these el Mercat picks into a day-by-day Valencia plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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