Valencia Cathedral was started in the 13th century, being the master builder Arnau Vidal. The small difference in height between the central nave and the lateral ones meant that it did not need flying buttresses to counteract the thrust of the vault, resulting somewhat squat, unlike most Gothic constructions, which tend towards the top.

The Door of the Apostles (in the photo), is already the fourteenth century and was made by Nicolás de Ancona in a style of clear French influence.

At this door, the Water Court meets every Thursday, an irrigation jury in charge of solving conflicts that may arise between the farmers of the of Irrigators community from the valencian garden.

The Mercado de Colón was inaugurated in 1916. Being empty and in a state of ruin, its restoration was undertaken in 1997.

In 2003 it was inaugurated again. It was given a new use by turning it into a commercial and leisure center. His rehabilitation won the Europa Nostra award. In 2007 it was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest.

This museum soon became one of the most important contemporary art museums in Spain and the world. Apart from its temporary exhibitions, it has permanent works by Julio González, Ignacio Pinazo, Miquel Navarro, Joan Cardells and numerous 20th century avant-garde artists. It also has an interesting photographic background (Robert Capa, Renau, Man Ray, etc.).

In its basement, in the so-called Room of the Wall, a section of the Christian wall from the 14th century is preserved.

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