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Barrio del Carmen

Valencia, Spain
Ranked #19 of 118 attractions in Valencia
4.0 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
Activities: Dining
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del
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

its got all - tapas / shopping / atmosphere / food / clean and just to roam around. out of three nights in valancia, i remember spending two there. the shopping was fun and place is kept very clean and the is ideal for killing time and moving around with out any agenda. The narrow streets gives you a valencian... More

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London
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Came here in the day - when we saw a lot of designer shops at very affordable prices, and got a glimpse of life in the olden times - and at night - when it was heaving with youngster and older people alike, all having tapas/drinks and strolling around. Perfect in a warm April evening that went on until 2am. More

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Scotland
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

There are lots of little streets and it was be very easy to lose your way around here (we did before we got the hang of it!). In a way it doesn't matter, it is just nice to wander around. It changes into a different place later in the evening when doors are suddenly flung open to reveal restaurants and... More

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Belgium
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Perfect place to have dinner at night and stroll around in the small streets of the old city. Im going here every time im in the city More

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Malmo
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Not clean, not wel conservate but charming. Full of art, good street arte, and alternative markets. Similar to Barrio del Born in Barcelona More

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Guanajuato, Mexico
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Lovely to walk in and sample all the bars, restaurants and wnader out to the former river valley for a walk. More

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madrid
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

there is a rebuilding project for many years, but there is still much to do. It is a big improvement since the 80's but some parts are still a bit seedy while others are charm More

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Malaga, Spain
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559 helpful votes 559 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
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The Barrio del Carmen is one of the oldest parts of Valencia. There are many narrow streets here. However there are some places that are very interesting to see. You can see the Torres de Serranos and the Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno (IVAM), where you can see modern art. La Beneficencia Cultural Center is located on Calle Corona, 36.... More

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Valencia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Restored old quarter of Valencia where you can find restaurants, bars, and fun by night More

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Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

This is a fantastic place to come in the evening, it has so much to choose from, little markets, great pokey little bars through to bigger clubs. So much fun, highly recommended. More

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