Modernist Walk, English Only

Overview

This walk covers Valencia's turn-of-the-century architecture in English, starting at the door of the Casa del Punt de Gantxo and running for 2 hours 30 minutes. The guide, an art and history enthusiast, leads a route through Ciutat Vella that takes in the Gantxo Punt House, the Monforte Building, the Central Market, the Town Hall Square, the North Station, the Jewish House, the Ortega House, the Chapa Building and the Columbus Market.

Architecture is only part of the story. The walk sets the buildings against the social changes, technological advances and new ideas that shaped Valencia as the city modernised and projected a new image of itself, and shows how that history is written into the facades.

It suits travellers who want a different angle on the city centre and are comfortable spending 2 hours 30 minutes on foot. The walk is listed on GuruWalk: booking a place is free, and guests pay the guide what they think the walk was worth at the end.

Itinerary

1. Meet at Casa del Punt de GantxoThe meeting point is at the door of the Casa del Punt de Gantxo, the Hook Point House from 1906. There is no pickup; travellers make their own way there.
2. Edificio MonforteThe first stop on the route is the Monforte Building, one of the modernist landmarks of the walk.
3. Central MarketThe walk continues to the Central Market, one of the essential places of Valencia at the turn of the century.
4. Further stopsThe GuruWalk listing shows the first 3 of the route's 8 stops. The full description names the Town Hall Square, the North Station, the Jewish House, the Ortega House, the Chapa Building and the Columbus Market among the places visited.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points before reserving a place on this GuruWalk listing.

• Duration and pace. The walk lasts 2 hours 30 minutes, so wear comfortable shoes and expect to be on your feet for most of it. The route has 8 stops in total.
• Language. The walk runs in English only. Travellers who prefer Spanish will need a different walk on this site.
• Getting there. There is no pickup included. Meet at the door of the Casa del Punt de Gantxo, and plan your own way there in good time.
• What it is about. This is not only an architecture tour. The guide connects the buildings to the social changes, technological advances and new ways of thinking of the period, so come ready for history as much as for facades.
• Paying the guide. Booking is free and guests pay the guide what they think the walk was worth at the end. Bring some cash or a way to tip on the spot.
• Photos. The route passes through Ciutat Vella and takes in buildings and squares along the way. The GuruWalk listing does not restrict photography.

Common issues. The GuruWalk listing shows only the first 3 of the route's 8 stops, so travellers cannot see the full itinerary before booking. There is no pickup, so everyone makes their own way to the Casa del Punt de Gantxo. The walk is in English only, which rules it out for travellers who need another language.

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