FREE Secret Shelters & Historic Towers 2026

Valencia Events Co

Valencia International Day for Monuments & Sites (Special Edition 2026)

Discover Valencia’s hidden history and iconic medieval landmarks. This exclusive weekend offers a rare chance to explore Civil War air-raid shelters normally closed to the public, plus free entry to the city's most famous towers and monuments.

Experience Valencia’s hidden "underground heritage" and iconic medieval landmarks during this exclusive cultural weekend. For three days, the city opens historic Civil War air-raid shelters—some normally closed to the public—and offers free access to its most famous monuments.

Schedule & Opening Times

• Friday, 17 April: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Shelter tours only)
• Saturday, 18 April: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (FREE entry for all sites)
• Sunday, 19 April: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Shelter tours only)
• Note: Monuments and shelters typically close between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. for a midday break.

Locations & Addresses

Air-Raid Shelters (Free Guided Tours - Booking Mandatory)

1. Valencia City Hall Shelter | Calle del Arzobispo Mayoral, 1, 46002 Valencia
2. Serranos Street Shelter | Calle de los Serranos, 25, 46003 Valencia
3. IES Lluís Vives Shelter | Calle de San Pablo, 4, 46002 Valencia
4. Ripalda-Sogueros Shelter | Calle de Ripalda, 33, 46003 Valencia
5. Vedruna School Shelter | Calle de la Paz, 42, 46003 Valencia

Historic Monuments (Free Entry - Saturday Only)

1. La Lonja de los Mercaderes | Carrer de la Llotja, 2, 46001 Valencia
2. Torres de Serranos | Plaça dels Furs, s/n, 46003 Valencia
3. Torres de Quart | Plaça de Santa Úrsula, 1, 46008 Valencia

Services

• Toilets: Available at Valencia City Hall, La Lonja, and the Serranos Towers.

How to Register (For Shelter Tours)
Capacity is limited to small groups. Reservations must be made between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. via:

• Phone: +34 604 04 91 50
• Email: didactica.valencia@galipat.es