Sant Francesc

Sant Francesc (in Spanish San Francisco) is a neighbourhood in the city of Valencia (Spain), belonging to the district of Ciutat Vella. It is located in the city centre and is bordered to the north by El Pilar, El Mercat, La Seu and La Xerea, to the east by El Pla del Remei, to the south by Ruzafa and to the west by La Roqueta.
This neighbourhood is one of the most exclusive areas of the city due to the fact that it is the closest to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
It offers a wide range of restaurants, shows, education, shopping centres such as El Corte Inglés and exclusive shops.
Emblematic buildings include the Valencia City Hall, the Estación del Norte train station, the Church of San Agustín, the Banco de Valencia building (currently La Caixa) and the Central Market.
The neighbourhood takes its name from the disappeared convent of San Francisco, which was located in the triangle that today forms the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.