Discover the Ensanche: The most cosmopolitan district
Discover Valencia's most sophisticated district: a setting of Modernist facades, stately avenues, and the best shopping and dining options in the heart of the city.
Modernism, elegance and stylish urban life
Wide avenues, modernist architecture and a vibrant commercial life define Valencia's Ensanche. This elegant district, developed at the end of the 19th century, combines recent history, quality gastronomy and the best shopping areas in a sophisticated and lively setting.
What to see in the Ensanche
Modernism, historic markets and grand avenues with personality
Colón Market
A jewel of Valencian modernism offering 3,500 m² of bright space devoted to gastronomy and leisure. Iconic architecture, terraces and gourmet experiences in the heart of the Ensanche district.
Estación del Norte (North Station)
A grand example of Valencian modernism inaugurated in 1917. Its orange-adorned façade, ceramic mosaics and central location next to City Hall and the bullring make it a must-see.
Bullring
Imposing neoclassical building next to the North Station (Estación del Norte), with a 52-meter diameter and four arcaded floors. It is the setting for the major bullfights of the Fallas and July Fair in the heart of Valencia.
Museo Taurino (Bullfighting Museum)
A unique journey through the evolution of bullfighting and the great Valencian figures of tauromachy.
Ensanche: Elegance, flavor, and shopping
Immerse yourself in Valencia's most dynamic district. From the charm of Calle de la Paz and the Colón Market to Goerlich's architecture and the most exclusive shopping.
Experience the chicest afternoon drinks
As the sun goes down, the Colón Market transforms into the most stylish meeting point in the city. Grabbing a drink here is, quite simply, incredibly cool. Enjoy a craft beer at Las Cervezas del Mercado, a local wine, or the best Agua de València in a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Shopping on Calle de la Paz and Calle Colón
Stroll along the majestic Calle de la Paz, flanked by modernist buildings and exclusive boutiques, until you reach the vibrant Calle Colón. An elegant route where style and the latest international trends coexist with the most spectacular architecture of Valencia's Ensanche district.
The ultimate experience at El Corte Inglés
An essential destination for international visitors on Calle Colón and Pintor Sorolla. Enjoy the best fashion brands, cosmetics, and the exclusive Gourmet Experience. Don't forget to request your 10% traveler reward and manage your Tax Free comfortably.
Learn to cook paella
Learn how to cook paella like a local. Discover the ingredients and all the secrets behind the city's most international dish. You have two options in the area: El Casal de La Fallera (Cirilo Amorós, 12) and My First Paella (Penyagolosa, 5).
Admire the modernist architecture
Look up and discover an open-air museum. The Ensanche district blends the vibrant colors of Valencian modernism featuring gems like the Colón Market with its ceramic and ironwork details with residential buildings that serve as prime examples of the new urban grid developed at the beginning of the 20th century.
Artisanal horchata and fartons
You can't say you've been to the Ensanche district without having an afternoon snack at the Colón Market. Sit down at one of its historic horchaterías, like Daniel, and enjoy a ice-cold tiger nut horchata from Alboraya accompanied by artisanal fartons.
Myths and Legends in 4D: Iluziona Museum
Dare to live a unique immersive experience at the Iluziona museum. A space where Valencia's history and legends come to life through optical illusions and 4D technology. It is the perfect place to let your imagination run wild, learn fascinating facts about Valencian culture, and, of course, take home the most surprising and fun photos of your trip.
Enjoy art at the Ana Serratosa Gallery
Located in a penthouse in the center of Valencia, the Ana Serratosa Gallery conceives art as an experience that goes beyond the commercial, designed to be shared and understood. With exhibitions that connect artists, curators, and the public, alongside open-air projects that bring contemporary art to the streets, the gallery breaks down barriers and brings artistic creation closer to the city.
Shopping in the Ensanche
The shopping paradise in Valencia
Where to eat in the Ensanche
Elegant terraces and venues with a cosmopolitan atmosphere
Stay in the Ensanche
A stroll among modernism, shopping and stately architecture