Palacio de Cervelló / Cervelló Palace
Built in the 18th century as the residence of the counts of Cervelló, this palace became the official residence for visiting royalty following the demolition of the Palau Reial de València. The building now houses a museum, the Municipal Archive, and the Serrano Morales Library. On the ground floor is an exhibit (in Catalan and Spanish) illustrating the historic events which took place here, and on the upper floor are the grand ballroom and Serrano Morales Library, with original murals and furnishings.
Tue-Sat 10:00-14:00 16:30-20:30, Sun and holidays 10:00-15:00·€2 (adults), €1 (concessions), free on Su and holidays
Fundació Bancaixa
The former 19th-century residence is a cultural centre which hosts excellent, well-curated temporary exhibits of contemporary art and photography, by Valencian, Spanish and international artists.
Tue-Sun and holidays 10:00-14:00 17:00-21:00, Mon 10:00-14:00·See exhibition information for prices.
Casa Natalicia de San Vicente Ferrer / Home of San Vicente Ferrer
Sant Vicent Ferrer, the principal patron saint of Valencia, was born in this house in 1350. The house was renovated numerous times, and has a chapel, well, and 18th-century ceramic tile panels depicting the life of the saint.
Mon-Fri 11:00-13:00, 17:00-20:00·Free
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Battala de las Flores / Battle of the Flowers
The highlight of the July festival, the 'Battle of the Flowers' was first held in 1891. This unusual event begins with a parade of horse-drawn floats, on which are perched falleras in traditional dress. The floats circle around a closed off section of the avenue four times, and prizes are awarded for the most beautiful float. Then the fun begins: mountains of softball-sized marigolds have been distributed around the ring, and seated audience members proceed to pelt the falleras with the flowers, who defend themselves with tennis rackets and hurl flowers back into the audience. After the parade, the general audience is allowed into the ring, and a general melee begins.
Last Sun of July: parade begins at 20:00, battle begins at 21:00·€30 (ringside seats purchased in advance), free (general audience)