Aleksandra Istorik, el huevo y el Mercado Central de Valencia.
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Mercado Central Valencia Noticia
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ (5 / 5 from 7 reviews) en.tripadvisor.com.hk |
| Type | Art gallery featuring emerging contemporary & “golden surrealism” works |
| Address | Carrer de l’Almirall 1, 46003 València mapquest.com |
| Phone | +34 657 251 155 mapquest.com |
| Official site | aleksandraistorik.com (bilingual EN/ES) aleksandraistorik.com |
| Opened | 2022—founded by the Russian-Spanish artist Aleksandra Istorik mapquest.com |
| Tagline | “There is no such thing as love, there is only proof of love.” mapquest.com |
What travellers highlight
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Positive energy & welcoming staff. Several reviews say they “kept coming back” because of the vibe and the team’s enthusiasm. en.tripadvisor.com.hktripadvisor.co
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Rotating shows every 2-4 weeks. Expect fresh exhibitions and, occasionally, live-music vernissages. tripadvisor.co
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Compact but varied. Paintings, sculpture, photography and experimental pieces share the same open-plan room, so a full visit only takes about 30-45 minutes—handy if you’re museum-hopping in the old city. tripadvisor.comwanderlog.com
Practical tips
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When to go: Weekday afternoons are quietest; evening openings (usually Fridays) get lively, as the first image shows.
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Nearby: You’re one block from the Cathedral and 5 min on foot from La Lonja—easy to pair with other historic sights.
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Buy-direct option: Most works are for sale; staff speak Spanish, English and Russian.
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Accessibility: Ground-floor entry with no steps; interior is narrow in places.
Getting there
Valencia’s metro stop Colón is a 7-minute walk. If you’re driving, public parking at Calle del Mar is closest, but streets are tight—consider dropping the car and walking the last few blocks.
Mercado Central (Mercat Central) de València – snapshot
Why it’s special
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Europe’s largest fresh-produce hall. Locals call it “la catedral de los sentidos” (“cathedral of the senses”) for its lofty iron-and-glass domes, coloured tiles and stained-glass roses. comunitatvalenciana.com
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Nine centuries of trading. A Moorish souk once stood here; today’s steel-framed masterpiece still sells oranges, saffron and chufa side-by-side. en.northleg.com
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Folklore on the roof. Spot the Cotorra del Mercat parrot weathervane chatting (so the legend goes) with the sparrow atop neighbouring Santos Juanes church. en.northleg.com
What’s new (2024-25)
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The city unlocked refurbishment of 38 stalls—better wash zones, ventilation and signage—with strict heritage safeguards; work happens outside trading hours, so shoppers see little disruption. valencia.es
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Pilot scheme: one hour of free underground parking when you validate a purchase—ask vendors for the stamp. en.northleg.com
Insider visit tips
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Arrive early (before 10 am) for mellow browsing; Saturdays peak around noon.
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Snack like a local: Bar Central (stand #105) does a killer bocadillo de tortilla and fresh orange juice—grab it to-go and wander.
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Cash vs. card: Most stalls take cards, but keep coins for the €0.50 basement rest-rooms.
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Pair your stop: UNESCO-listed La Lonja de la Seda sits right opposite—add 30 min for its gilded Gothic hall.
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Respect the fishmongers: Photos are fine, but ask first—flashes over fresh seafood aren’t loved.
Getting there
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Walk/Bike: 7-10 min on foot from Xàtiva or Colón metro; Valenbisi bike docks on Plaça del Mercat.
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Bus: EMT lines 7, 27, 60, 62, 73 stop at “Mercat Central.”
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Scooters: Park just outside the Old-Town no-ride zone. en.northleg.com