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The Mercado Central (Plaza Mercado) is a real treat. Even if you're not buying, you can't help but be impressed by this modernista covered market. Built in 1928 it's filled with literally hundreds of stalls (around 900!) selling fresh Mediterranean fruit, vegetables meat and sea food. See also Shopping.
La Lonja (Plaza Mercado) was founded in 1498 as an early Valencian Commodity exchange and meeting place for the merchant classes. These days the 15th century gothic building is classified as a Unesco World Heritage site and is open to the public (admission free).
The Museo de Bellas Artes is situated on the north side of the riverbed and is Valencia's Fine Art Museum. It houses works by El Greco, Velázquez and Goya. Admission is free.
For contemporary works, visit the IVAM, Instituto Valenciano de Arte Morderno (Calle Guillem de Castro) which is home to an impressive collection of 20th century Spanish art.
La Plaza de Ayuntamiento is where you'll find Valencia's attractive town hall building. Inside is the Museo Histórico Municipal which has many important documents from the city's long history. Admission is free.
Directly opposite the town hall is the Correos, an imposing neo-classical structure dating from the 1920's. It's grandure belies the fact that it is in fact only a post office, albeit a big one!
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