La Nau, Valencia

Name: La Nau
Address: Calle Universidad 2, Valencia, 46003, Spain
Telephone: +34 963 86 43 77

#43 among attractions in Valencia

Baroque architecture, Specialty museum, Universities and schools, Museum

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La Nau is the former building of the old Universidad Literaria in Valencia, and is today one of the smaller buildings of the modern Universitat de València. The street itself is known as the carrer de la Nau after the building. It was built in 1497 and remodeled in 1830. The courtyard is now used for a café and exhibitions. ()

Local name: Centro Cultural La Nau Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 39°28'19"N, 0°22'22"W

Address

Calle Universidad 2Ciutat Vella (La Xerea)Valencia 46003 Spain

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+34 963 86 43 77

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La Nau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Queen Sofía Palace of the Arts, Plaza de Toros de Valencia, Mercado Central, Lonja de la Seda.

1.3 miSE
Contemporary venue for performing arts
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Restored market with over 1000 stalls
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~1680 ftNW
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0.8 miE
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1.5 miSE
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~1690 ftNW
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~550 ftNW
Museum, Baroque architecture, Architecture
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~1210 ftNW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to La Nau?

Nearby attractions include Real Colegio Seminario del Corpus Christi, Valencia (2 min walk), Valencian International University, Valencia (2 min walk), Sant Joan de la Creu, Valencia (3 min walk), Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas, Valencia (3 min walk).

How to get to La Nau by public transport?

The nearest stations to La Nau:

Bus

Pintor Sorolla - A. Magnànim • Lines: 10, 11, 31, 32, 4, 6, 70, 71, 8, 81, N10, N2, N8 (3 min walk)
Carrer de la Pau • Lines: 31, 4, 6, C1 (3 min walk)

Metro

Colón • Lines: 3, 5, 7, 9 (5 min walk)
Xàtiva • Lines: 3, 5, 9 (10 min walk)

Train

North Station (12 min walk)
Valencia Joaquín Sorolla (24 min walk)

Tram

Pont de Fusta • Lines: 4 (19 min walk)
Sagunt • Lines: 4 (26 min walk)