The primitive church of Sant Joan Mercat was erected in the suburb of the city known as the Boatella. From its old Gothic structure there is still the nave and the large blind oculus, known as "La O de Sant Joan", which was conceived as a large rosette on the façade of the feet.

In 1592 the church suffered a spectacular fire that forced an almost total reconstruction throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It stands out for the infrequent the wide façade of the Market, conceived as a grandiose stone altarpiece on a terrace that dominates the square in front of the Lonja, forming a unique urban set.

It is presided by the sculpture of the Virgin of the Rosary, work in stucco by Jacopo Bertesi, and on it stands the clock tower, flanked by the two Santos Juanes and crowned by the famous "Pardal de Sant Joan", the weather vane to which -according to tradition- was made to look at the children when their humble parents abandoned them in the square. In the lower part of the terrace there are "les covetes de Sant Joan", semi-basements in which once were junkyards and old shops, part of the living history of Valencia.

The interior of the temple is an overflowing Baroque imagination, with statues of Bertesi representing characters of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, and especially the set of frescoes that Antonio Palomino executed in the vault.

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Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia to Silk Exchange – discover Ciutat Vella, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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What is El Mercat like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Valencia's El Mercat neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Central Market and Silk Exchange as part of your El Mercat travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in El Mercat?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Valencia Luxury - Boutique Redonda is the highest ranked property in El Mercat. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Valencia Cathedral, and it offers free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Catalina Suites Hotel and Room Mate Cosmo – City Centre, Valencia.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the El Mercat area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Valencia, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 92 El Mercat hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in El Mercat, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in El Mercat.

What is there to do around this Valencia neighbourhood?

Silk Exchange, La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia and The Valeriola Palace House are notable landmarks to see while you're in El Mercat. You could also plan a visit to Central Market or Plaza Redonda while you're in the neighbourhood. Galeria Rosa Santos, Plaza de la Reina and Miguelete Tower are just a few of the places to visit in and around El Mercat. While you're out sightseeing in Valencia, make sure that you visit other sights such as L'Iber - Museum of Lead Soldiers or Palacio de Malferit.

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