City Hall

Valencia City Council is not only the seat of the municipal government, but also a meeting point and hub of festivals and traditions. From its balcony, the Falleras Mayores (Queens of the Fallas) preside over the main Fallas events and other celebrations, and its clock marks the arrival of the new year.

It is also an impressive neoclassical building that is well worth a visit. It brings together two buildings: the “Casa de la Enseñanza”, former schools of the Arzobispo Mayoral dating back to the 18th century, and the extension from the early 20th century.

Why visit Valencia City Council

✓ To feel like the Falleras Mayores and public figures who greet the crowds from its balcony

✓ To enjoy magnificent views of Plaza del Ayuntamiento

✓ To see the Real Senyera up close, the original 1928 flag and a symbol of the Valencian people

✓ To learn more about the history of the city and its institutions

What to see at Valencia City Council

Several areas can be visited free of charge, from Monday to Friday in the mornings:

✓ Crystal Hall

A former ballroom in Renaissance style, this elegant hall now hosts official receptions and Fallas events.

✓ Balcony

A legendary space and the setting for the main Fallas events and many other celebrations. It offers spectacular views of the city.

✓ Municipal Historical Museum

It houses historical treasures such as the coat of arms and sword of Jaume I, the first King of Valencia, the keys to the city and the original Senyera, the original flag of Valencia.

✓ Hemicycle

When the government is not in session, you can also visit the historic council chamber where the key decisions that govern the city are made.

✓ Air-raid shelter

Beneath the building, you can visit the former Air-Raid Shelter of the City Council School Group, where pupils from the now-defunct school once took refuge. This visit is independent from the City Council tour, with different opening times and access from Arzobispo Mayoral street.