L'Almoina Archaeological Centre
Centre Arqueològic de l'Almoina
An archaeological site beneath the cathedral. Through the glass roof of a shallow pool, you can look down on Roman baths, a Visigothic church and Islamic palace remains.
L'Almoina is the birthplace of the city of Valencia. Excavations here have uncovered more than 2,000 years of layered remains dating back to the Roman founding in 138 BC: a Roman forum, baths and granary; the Visigothic bishop's palace and the chapel of Saint Vincent the Martyr; and an Islamic-era palace. The site is covered by a glass roof over a shallow pool, so you can see the remains through the water from the square above. Entry costs about 2 euros. It is often free on Sundays and closed on Mondays. It is next to Plaza de la Virgen, so you can visit the cathedral right after.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 10:00–19:00; Sun 10:00–14:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Plaza de la Virgen & Basilica of the Virgin
- Valencia Cathedral & Micalet
- Palace of the Marqués de Dos Aguas (National Ceramics Museum)
- Barrio del Carmen & Torres de Serranos
- Museu de Belles Arts de València
- Church of San Nicolás de Bari and San Pedro Mártir
- La Lonja de la Seda
- Church of the Santos Juanes