Plaza del Ayuntamiento is a large square in the heart of Valencia with palms and big fountain. It is a popular meeting place for locals and is bustling day and night.

One part of the square is home to a flower market, with many stalls competing with their colourful bouquets. Surrounding the square are some magnificent buildings. One of these is the impressive City Hall, which has a tall facade with a tower in the centre and two cupolas at either end.

The history of Valencia museum (Museo Historico Municipal) is inside the city hall building. On the other side of the square is the city's grand Post Office 'Correos y Telegrafoso'.

The central Post office building was built at the beginning of the 20th century. It's recently restored interior stained-glass windows are outstanding. Go in and just look up.

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