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La Lonja de la SedavsTorres de Serranos
La Lonja de la Seda and Torres de Serranos are both rated highly by travel writers. Overall, La Lonja de la Seda scores significantly better than Torres de Serranos. La Lonja de la Seda has a TripExpert Score of 85 with positive reviews from 5 reviews including Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
La Lonja de la Seda
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The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
Plaza del Mercado, Valencia
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Fodor's "On the Plaza del Mercado, this 15th-century building is a product of Valencia's golden age." Full review
Concierge "This commodity exchange and silk market, now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the architectural wonders of Valencia."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This splendid late-15th-century building, a Unesco World Heritage Site, was originally Valencia’s silk and commodity exchange." Full review
The Telegraph "Opposite the market, the 15th-century silk exchange is one of the best examples of Gothic civil architecture in Europe and has World Heritage status." Full review
Afar Magazine "A castle-like structure in the middle of the city's old town. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it's considered one of the best examples of Gothic-era civil architecture in Europe. " Full review
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Make sure to get close-up shots of the gargoyles, sculptures, and stone carvings adorning the building.
Frommer's "Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is considered a top example of Gothic civic architecture. Forest of twisted-wheat columns supports the main trading hall, and the tranquil central courtyard" Full review
Torres de Serranos
Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Lonely Planet
Plaza Fueros, Valencia
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Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Torres de Serranos, dating from the late 14C, guarded one of the many gates to the city, and provide a fine example of medieval military architecture." Full review
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The rooms on the city side all give onto loggia, designed in such a way to avoid the enemy being able to seize them.
Afar Magazine "After dark, this medieval edifice looks more like a king's fortress than a city gate. Built in the 14th century by Pere Balaguer, the gate's interior shows off the building's beautiful bone structure." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Once the main exit to Barcelona and the north, the imposing 14th-century Torres de Serranos overlooks the former bed of the Río Turia." Full review
