València Trip Overview
On this tour you’ll have the opportunity to know Valencia as a focal point of Silk Road in the world. It’s a guided walking visit to discover the secrets of silk-making and trading in the city. After the tour, you’ll savor one of the best paellas in a homely restaurant in front of the Quart Towers.
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* Duration: 3 hours
* Starts: València, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting València, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain
On this tour you’ll have the opportunity to know Valencia as a focal point of Silk Road in the world. It’s a guided walking visit to discover the secrets of silk-making and trading in the city. After the tour, you’ll savor one of the best paellas in a homely restaurant in front of the Quart Towers.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Placa de l’Ajuntament 1, 46002, Valencia Spain
The guided tour departs from Plaza del Ayuntamiento. You will stroll the narrow streets of the old town to discover the secrets of silk-making and trading in Valencia.
The Silk Road is a route that was born from commercial exchanges with different products, especially the silk. Its origin was in the Chinese silk business. After a hundreds of years, the road arrived to Europe. Sericulture (silkworm rearing) arrived to the Iberian Peninsula by the Arabs and Valencia became soon the leading city in Spain in the silk industry.
In 2015, UNESCO included Spain as member of the Silk Road Programme. Valencia was declared the Silk City 2016 by UNESCO.
On this visit guided an expert guide will reveal you interest details about the process of silk-making and trading in Valencia, the most important industry between 14th and 18th centuries, and you’ll meet its historical legacy as you visit the places where these activities were developed.
Stop At: La Lonja de la Seda, Plaza del Mercado, 46001, Valencia Spain
The first stop will be at the Silk Exchange building (Lonja de la Seda), declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In the past, was the trade center of the city and the silk-tradding had a central role in its commercial transactions. You will be able to admire the architectural and decorative features of the exterior and inside you will visit all the rooms open to the public.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museo y Colegio del Arte Mayor de la Seda, Calle Hospital 7, 46001, Valencia Spain
The second stop will be at the Museum and College of High Silk Art, the oldest and largest archive in Europe related to the silk industry. It was one of the main drivers of the Valencian economy and the silk manufacturers from its founding in the 15th century. Nowadays, it’s the Silk Museum.You will get to know its rooms and you’ll find out how the silk looms of the 18th and 19th centuries worked. The guided tour ends at the museum’s Silk Shop.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Restaurante la pizca de sal, Plaça de Santa Úrsula, 3, 46001 València, Valencia, Spain
Once the visit ends, you must go to the restaurant for lunch. It’s located in front of the Quart Towers, 10 minutes walking from the Cathedral. The menu includes three starters to share. As main course you’ll be able to choose between Valencian paella, Arroz a Banda, cod, Iberian sirloin or duck. Finally, you’ll delight in a delicious homemade dessert. A beverage by person is included.
Duration: 1 hour
