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Equestrian Statue of James I (Parterre)
CultureVisit: ~15 min
Monument to James I the Conqueror, the King of Aragon who took Valencia from the Muslims in 1238. It stands in the centre of the Glorieta, also called the Parterre, a garden laid out in the 19th century next to the Plaza de la Porta de la Mar and close to the Captaincy General Palace. The sculpture depicts the monarch on horseback on a pedestal.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Equestrian Statue of James I (Parterre): 2 missions
- Photograph King James I on horsebackWalk around the monument in the centre of the Glorieta and find the angle where the king and his horse are seen against the sky.
- Take a turn around the Parterre gardensWalk the paths and flower beds of the garden and notice its trees and fountains until you reach the statue.
Near Equestrian Statue of James I (Parterre)
Hortensia Herrero Art Centre327 m awayGonzález Martí National Museum of Ceramics and Decorative Arts (Palace of the Marqués de Dos Aguas)358 m awayColón Market388 m awayHorchatería de Santa Catalina533 m awayPlaza Redonda550 m awayValencia Cathedral580 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Equestrian Statue of James I (Parterre)?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Equestrian Statue of James I (Parterre)?
Photograph King James I on horseback and Take a turn around the Parterre gardens.
What is there to see near Equestrian Statue of James I (Parterre)?
Hortensia Herrero Art Centre (327 m), González Martí National Museum of Ceramics and Decorative Arts (Palace of the Marqués de Dos Aguas) (358 m) and Colón Market (388 m).
Source: Wikipedia