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City and municipality in Valencian Community, Spain
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Torrent (Spanish: Torrente) is the second largest city in Valencia province. The city of 81,000 people (2018) is 9 km southwest of the capital city of Valencia.
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Torre del Castillo de Torrente / Castle Tower of Torrent
Built in the early 11th century, this is the main tower and the only surviving remnant of a Moorish castle which was part of a network of outer fortification circling the city of Valencia. The tower was used as a prison during much of its history, and was restored in 1973 and 2009. Today it is used as a venue for temporary exhibitions.
El Museu Comarcal de l'Horta Sud / Regional Museum of l'Horta Sud
Housed in an old farmhouse, this museum is devoted to cultural history and traditions of the region. A permanent exhibit recreates a traditional pre-industrial farmhouse, and the museum also hosts temporary special exhibits.
Iglesia de la Asunción / Church of the Assumption
Built in the 16th century atop the site of an earlier 13th-century church, the church was enlarged in following centuries and remodeled in the churrigueresque style.
Huerto de Trénor / Trénor Garden
The former monastic complex is now a public garden.
Castell d'Alaquàs / Palau dels Aguilar / Alaquàs Castle
A 15th-century noble manor, listed as a 'National Historic Artistic Monument'. Despite the demolition (and subsequent reconstruction) of one of its four defensive towers in the early 20th century, it has some noteworthy coffered ceilings, Renaissanace-era tilework, and other architectural ornaments. The building has been fully restored and today is used as a cultural centre.
Iglesia de la Asunción / Church of the Assumption
Built in the 16th and 17th centuries on a site previously occupied by the town mosque. Originally in the Churrigueresque style, it was heavily modified in the 19th century.
Auditorio de Torrent / Vicent Torrent Auditorium
A venue for musicals, light operas, and plays, and hosts an annual flamenco festival in November. Tickets can be purchased online.
Fallas
As in neighbouring Valencia, this annual celebration is dedicated to San Josep (San José / St. Joseph), and includes the burning of falla monuments as well as mascletàs (gunpowder demonstrations).
Located in an old farmhouse seemingly in the middle of nowhere, the highly-regarded restaurant specializes in traditional Valencian rice dishes – the paella especially is recommended. Reservations can be made online, at least 24 hrs beforehand, with a required minimum party of 4.
Has nonsmoking rooms and free Wi-Fi. Pets permitted on request.
A modern shopping centre with brand-name shops and restaurants.
Mercado de Torrent / Torrent Market
The weekly street market has a number of stalls selling clothing and other odds and ends, and has a few snack bars.
Mercado Municipal Sant Gregori / St Gregory Market
The better of the two weekly street markets, it is a good place for local fresh produce and other food items, as well as various household goods.
Valencia's metro lines and stop at the Torrent metro station in the town centre, and the Torrent Avinguda metro station, with a nearby taxi stand. Both stations are in Zone B.
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50, M-Sa) also makes multiple stops between Torrent and Valencia. A list of bus routes with schedules is available here, and a comprehensive route map is available for download here.
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