Busy day today, following up on what we quickly saw on the first couple of days here. First I went to see the second existing tower of the original city walls, Torres de Serranos. Since it was Sunday admission was free!
Front of the towers
The back of the towers, which is how I approached them.
A view from the top.
Another view across the Pont dels Serrans (Serranos Bridge)
Serranos Bridge
I also saw a lot of people (mostly women) dressed up in historic costumes. It was an early celebration of Fallas which takes place in March, but I didn't quite catch why there were some early events.
Dancing outside the Central Market.
Participants coming through Serranos Tower.
I took the long way back to the apartment and saw more sights:
Valencia goverment buildings, Plaça de Manises
View of the altar
Rose window and church organ
San Vicente Martír, patron saint of Valencia
After Fe and I had lunch, we went back to the Silk Market to take the tour inside. It was short, but it was only 2 EUR ($2.08) apiece. I thought it was worth it.
Fe outside the Silk Market
Fe and I in the Contract Hall
View of the hall
Consolat de Mar
Trades Tribunal Hall (I think)
Courtyard of the Orange Trees
Fe likes orange trees.
Pretty busy day today. I'm glad we're seeing all these places, but it also brings back memories of having the boys with us in 2017. I'm hoping they can come back someday--they both like to travel too.
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