What Will Your Valencia Encounter Be? Deciding whether Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias looks more like an armadillo a giant sail or a jamonero" (ham-slicer) Lunching on a simmering panful of paella Walking cycling or skating through the Jardines del Turia Admiring El Greco Murillo Morales Goya & Velazquez at the Museo de Bellas Artes Lingering over a drink in Plaza de la Virgen Shopping on C de Colon Valencia's busiest shopping street where tiny boutiques hold their own with Spanish chains Discover Twice The City In Half The Time Full-color pull-out maps & detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation Our resident author recommends favorite local restaurants bars gardens & galleries Unique itineraries & walking tours to help you make the most of a short trip Meet the locals; insider tips from a sommelier a gallery owner & a long-term resident of up-&-coming neighborhood Russafa"