The monumental buildings and emblematic centers are the iconic representations of the glorious Valencia architecture. An exceptional work of art, Lonja de la Seda at Valencia is an example of the brilliance and feats achieved by the artisans and architects of the city. Apart from this, there are a number of monumental structures that dot the city and speak volumes about the flourishing art and architecture of Valencia.
Some of the ancient buildings situated in the Barrio del Carmen retain the architectural brilliance with which they were built during the Arabic and Roman era. Most of the religious places such as the Cathedral retain the architectural elements of the Baroque and Romanesque styles. Through the years, the art and style of the buildings have changed. The Estacion Del Norte is the chief railway terminus of the city that replicates the art deco style.
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Of all the magnificent buildings, Lonja de la Seda, Valencia has received global recognition when it was declared as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. The building was the former silk exchange house for the innumerable traders of Valencia.
Among the newly established architectural extravaganzas in Valencia, Ciutat de les Arts i les Cičncies was designed by the renowned architect Santiago Calatrava. The opera house displays a unique futuristic style of architecture. Palau De La Música or the music palace displays the modern style of architecture.
The old city of Valencia is witness to the confluence of the old and the new. In terms of architecture, the blending of the two forms is represented in the grand structures and buildings that are true examples of pure magnificence.
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