Lonely Planet Valencia Encounter

What Will Your Valencia Encounter Be? Deciding whether Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias looks more like an armadillo, a giant sail or a 'jamonero' (ham-slicer)Lunching on a simmering panful of paellaWalking, cycling or skating through the Jardines del TuriaAdmiring El Greco, Murillo, Morales, Goya and Velazquez at the Museo de Bellas ArtesLingering over a drink in Plaza de la VirgenShopping on C de Colon, Valencia's busiest shopping street, where tiny boutiques hold their own with Spanish chains Discover Twice The City In Half The Time Full-color pull-out maps and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigationOur resident author recommends favorite local restaurants, bars, gardens and galleriesUnique itineraries and walking tours to help you make the most of a short tripMeet the locals; insider tips from a sommelier, a gallery owner and a long-term resident of up-and-coming neighborhood, Russafa