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Card 6. Torres de Serrans / The Serrans Towers: Clue: One of the two doors of the old wall. Its name refers to the exit to the serrania(the mountains)
Card 3. L'Almodí: Clue: Its name in Arabic means barn of wheat. This is what it was used for in the Middle Ages.
Card 5. Palau de la Generalitat: Clue: This palace was built as the centre of government of the kingdom of Valencia more than 500 years ago.
Card 1. Catedral: Clue: It has three entrance doors, one Romanesque, one Gothic and one baroque, which explain the development of the old part of the city.
Card 2. L'Almoina: Clue: In the museum beneath the square you’ll travel to the imperial Valentia, the first Roman city, the episcopal Visigoth capital and the Islamic fortress.
Card 4. Banys de l'Almirall / The Admiral’s Baths: Clue: It is one of the few examples of Islamic architecture in the city. Built in the 13th century in the quarter of Xerea.
Card 7. Plaça Redona / The Round Square: Clue: Very close to the bell tower of St. Catherine, you will find a circular shopping area where you can buy crafts: pottery and lace.
Card 10. Llotja de la Seda / Silk Market: Clue: It was built by the bourgeoise in the 15th century. It is the best Valencian Gothic civil building.
Card 9. Octubre CCC / Contemporary Culture Centre: Clue: Building of the old shop El Siglo, currently headquarters of institutions such as Acció Cultural, El Temps magazine and the bookshop Fan Set.
Card 8. Marquès de Dosaigües / Palace of the Marquis of Dosaigües: Clue: It is famous for its façade, a mixture of Baroque and Rococo. It contains the ceramics museum.
Card 11. Ajuntament de València / Town Hall: Clue: From its main balcony, the authorities contemplate the mascletà (firecrackers display) in the festival of Falles.
Card 12. Estació del Nord / North Station: Clue: The paradox is that it is called " north" but it is built in the south. The reason: it was built by the Northern Railroads company.