Back to Plaza de la Virgen
Chapter 11/11 · València
We are back in Plaza de la Virgen, where we started. In about four kilometres we have seen the Roman forum, the cathedral and the Micalet, the Baroque Dos Aguas palace, Town Hall Square, the Central Market, the Silk Exchange, the two great gates of the wall and the Carmen neighbourhood.
Now look at the Apostles' door, the cathedral's Gothic door facing this square. Every Thursday at twelve the Water Tribunal meets here to settle irrigation disputes between the farmers of the channels of the huerta. The whole trial is oral and in Valencian, with no paperwork, and the bailiff calls the accused with the formula «Denunciats de la séquia de…». Its origins are very ancient, probably from the Andalusi period, and since 2009 it has been UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
If you have time left, you can climb the Micalet or stroll through the Turia Gardens, very close to here. Thank you for walking with us. Enjoy València!
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