Engage in a creative journey through Valencia’s rich history at the UNESCO World Heritage Silk Exchange. This immersive experience begins with captivating tales of ancient merchants and guilds as you stroll through the historic silk velvet and hand-fan quarters. The highlight is a hands-on workshop at the Art and Craft Center of the Valencian Community, where you’ll learn from a master fan painter. Create your own personalized fan, a unique keepsake that embodies the artistry and spirit of Valencia, to cherish long after your visit.
Höhepunkte
4 Stunden
Angeboten in Englisch & Spanisch
Nicht erstattungsfähig
Mobiles Ticket
4 Stunden
Angeboten in Englisch & Spanisch
Nicht erstattungsfähig
Mobiles Ticket
Was ist enthalten?
Hand-fan workshop with a Valencia official artisan at Art and Crafts Centre
Official Licensed Tour Guide - Adrián Gago
Treffpunkte
Abreise
La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia
The meeting point for the tour is the main entrance of the Silk Exchange (La Lonja de la Seda), located in Plaza del Mercado, directly facing the Central Market of Valencia.
Rückkehr
Centro de Artesanía de la Comunitat Valenciana
The tour ends at the Valencian Community Crafts and Arts Center (Centro de Artesanía de la Comunitat Valenciana), located in the heart of Valencia's old town
Valencia HandFan Tour and Workshop
Ciutat Vella
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Engage in a creative journey through Valencia’s rich history at the UNESCO World Heritage Silk Exchange. This immersive experience begins with captivating tales of ancient merchants and guilds as you stroll through the historic silk velvet and hand-fan quarters. The highlight is a hands-on workshop at the Art and Craft Center of the Valencian Community, where you’ll learn from a master fan painter. Create your own personalized fan, a unique keepsake that embodies the artistry and spirit of Valencia, to cherish long after your visit.
Höhepunkte
4 Stunden
Angeboten in Englisch & Spanisch
Nicht erstattungsfähig
Mobiles Ticket
4 Stunden
Angeboten in Englisch & Spanisch
Nicht erstattungsfähig
Mobiles Ticket
Was ist enthalten?
Hand-fan workshop with a Valencia official artisan at Art and Crafts Centre
Official Licensed Tour Guide - Adrián Gago
Treffpunkte
Abreise
La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia
The meeting point for the tour is the main entrance of the Silk Exchange (La Lonja de la Seda), located in Plaza del Mercado, directly facing the Central Market of Valencia.
Rückkehr
Centro de Artesanía de la Comunitat Valenciana
The tour ends at the Valencian Community Crafts and Arts Center (Centro de Artesanía de la Comunitat Valenciana), located in the heart of Valencia's old town
La Lonja de la Seda (The Silk Exchange) is a 15th-century masterpiece of late Gothic architecture located in the heart of Valencia. Built between 1482 and 1533, this UNESCO World Heritage Site stands as a monument to Valencia’s golden age as a major Mediterranean trading hub. Here we will share stories about merchants and ancient guilds.
30 Minuten
2
El Pilar
Walk through the silk velvet and hand-fan guild quarters—two guilds that complemented each other throughout history.
30 Minuten
3
Museum und Hochschule für Seidenkunst
The College of High Silk Art is one of Valencia's most significant historical landmarks, dating back to the 15th century. This beautifully restored building once served as the headquarters for the city's powerful silk weavers' guild, which drove Valencia's economy during its Golden Age. Today, it operates as the Silk Museum, showcasing stunning Baroque architecture, the finest collection of traditional Valencian ceramics, historic looms, and luxury silk fabrics including hand-fans.
30 Minuten
4
Centro de Artesanía de la Comunitat Valenciana
The Centro de Artesanía de la Comunitat Valenciana is a vibrant cultural space located in the historic heart of Valencia, next to the MuVIM museum. Spanning three floors, this center is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and showcasing traditional local craftsmanship from across the region - After the visit we will join a Valencia official artisan for a hand-fun painting workshop in the center.
