{"id":6003,"date":"2025-04-01T11:50:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T10:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tuviajetravel.com\/?page_id=6003"},"modified":"2025-10-13T15:34:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:34:34","slug":"plaza-de-la-virgen-de-valencia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tuviajetravel.com\/en\/destinations\/spain\/valencia\/places-of-interest-in-valencia\/lugares-mas-emblematicos-de-valencia\/plaza-de-la-virgen-de-valencia\/","title":{"rendered":"Plaza de la Virgen de Valencia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

<\/span>\ud83c\udffa A tour through its history<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udd39 Roman Period (1st century BC) \u2013 Beneath the current square are the remains of the ancient Valentia Edetanorum, founded in 138 BC by the Romans. Remains of the Roman forum have been found, indicating that this site was already the center of the city at that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd39 Renaissance and Baroque (16th-18th centuries) \u2013 Important buildings were erected, such as the Basilica of the Virgen de los Desamparados, one of the most beloved temples of Valencians, and the central fountain, which represents the ancient irrigation system of the Turia River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd39 Middle Ages (8th-15th centuries) \u2013 With the arrival of the Muslims in the 8th century, Valencia was transformed, but after the Reconquista by James I in 1238, the square regained its Christian importance with the construction of Valencia Cathedral on the site of the former Great Mosque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd39 20th Century and Present Day \u2013 Plaza de la Virgen has become a key center for Valencian culture and tradition, hosting events such as the Flower Offering of the Fallas festival and the Water Tribunal, the oldest court of justice in Europe, declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>\ud83c\udfdb What to see in the Plaza de la Virgen<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2705 Valencia Cathedral and El Micalet \u2013 Built on the site of the ancient Roman forum and the Muslim mosque, it combines Gothic, Romanesque, and Baroque styles. Its tower, the Micalet, offers spectacular views of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Basilica of the Virgin of the Forsaken \u2013 The first Baroque church in Valencia and a sanctuary of the city’s patron saint, a place of great devotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Turia Fountain \u2013 A monument symbolizing the ancient Valencian irrigation system, with a central statue representing the Turia River and eight female figures symbolizing the irrigation ditches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Palace of the Generalitat \u2013 The seat of the regional government, built in the 15th century with impressive Gothic-Renaissance architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Roman archaeological remains (below the plaza) \u2013 These can be visited at the Almoina Museum, a few meters away, where remains of the original Roman forum are preserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>\ud83c\udfad Events and Traditions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83c\udfad The Flower Offering (Fallas) \u2013 Every March, thousands of Falleros parade into the square to honor the Virgin of the Forsaken with a spectacular floral mantle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udde3 Water Tribunal \u2013 Held every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. at the Puerta de los Ap\u00f3stoles (Door of the Apostles) of the Cathedral. This tribunal, of medieval origin, resolves disputes over water without the need for written documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfb6 Concerts and Celebrations \u2013 Throughout the year, the square hosts live music, religious events, and traditional performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>\ud83d\udd0e Why visit Plaza de la Virgen?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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