2 Reasons Why Valencia is a Great Place to Visit

Founded as a Roman colony by the consul Decimus Junius Brutus Callaicus in 138 BC, Valencia is the third-largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona. It is a charming historic city and the capital of the Old Kingdom of Valencia. It lies on the Mediterranean Sea in between Barcelona and Madrid as both take four hours and three hours to reach, respectively. The city has broad sandy beaches and tuck into delectable cuisine that draws on the sea. It is also home to paella, the most famous Spanish dish. If you’re visiting Valencia for studies and enjoy sunny days you will be glad to know that it has 300 days of sunshine a year and has a mild winter with little rain. There are several student accommodation Valencia where you can stay while visiting this city. 

There are several reasons you should visit this city and here are just a few of them mentioned below.

1. Stunning Architecture 

Valencia is a treasure trove for lovers of both old and new architecture. It has remains of both its Roman foundations and the Moorish history to explore during your visit. The Old Town has many amazing examples of everything from art deco to Valencian gothic. The city has its own style of gothic architecture with many of the buildings finished off with Valencia’s signature colourful ceramic tiles. 

2. Central Market

If you’re a foodie or loves fresh produce from the farms you will be amused to know that this city takes food seriously. The locals know that the best place to buy freshly produced products is at the city’s many vibrant food markets. Most interesting of all is the Central Market, the city’s grand palace of food in the centre of Old Town. This market is the longest-running food market in Europe and plays an important part in local life. It is a bustling market with stunning architecture, decorated with ceramic tiles and topped with a huge dome.

These 2 things make this beautiful old city a must-visit place as a tourist and as a student as well. University Living offers well-furnished student accommodation Valencia where you can stay and enjoy your university life.