Valencia, Spain - Land of Orange Groves

Capital of the Comunidad Valenciana this vibrant city
famous as the place where El Cid (Spain's national
Hero fighting) against the Moors.

Around the Mediterranean, has two
Urban beaches still within the city and several beaches
only a bus stop as Cullera, Gandia and Oliva.

Valencia is also a good, modern shopping center, a
Vibrant nightlife and a lot of interestchildren ...
Gulliver's playground, botanical garden, zoo and
Oceanographic this wonderful aquarium and the largest
in Europe.

The most important festival of the city is that the Fallas
which lasts 15 to 19 March. Easter week is also very
much celebrated, with some splendid processions.

And, of course, Valencia offers plenty of culture and
History!

In the heart of old Valencia is the Plaza de la Virgen is
Once thePosition of the Roman Forum. Around this
beautiful square is the cathedral since 1262, and
its octagonal bell tower called Micalet or Miguelete
the landmark in Valencia.

The Museum of the Cathedral are wonderful works of some
Artists such as Goya, Jacomart, Cellini and Paggibonsi.

Near the cathedral is the Basilica de la Virgen de los
Desamparados a temple for the patron saint of
Valencia, built between 1652 and1667th

Nearby are buildings such as the Iglesia de Almudín
San Esteban, Palacio de Almir Antes de Aragón, Church San
Juan del Hospital and the Convento de Santo Domingo.

The River Turia was actually diverted around the city
After a disastrous flood in 1957 and the Instituto
Valenciano de Arte Moderno is now in old
River bed.

Then there are the three bridges as
Puente del Real, Puente de laTrinidad and Puente de
Serranos.

At Plaza del Mercado, you will find La Lonja,
best civil Gothic buildings in Europe.

At his side is the baroque church Iglesia de los Santos
Juanes, and the bell tower of Iglesia de la de
Santa Catalina.

Other buildings are aware of the Palacio de la
Generalitat, the Town Gate or Torres de Quart and
Rococo-style Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas.

The Barrio del Carmen is an areaRepresentatives of
traditional life of Valencia, while more Ensanche
Representatives today in Valencia.

Valencia is also known as the land of flowers, and its
Parks and gardens reflect this with the Jardines de la
Alameda, the Jardines de Monforte, the "true" Garden
Zoo and botanical garden.

This Mediterranean city and land of orange groves
is certainly a lot of fun!