Valencia
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Visiting the modernist Estación del Norte in Valencia
The North Station of Valencia is located in the center of the city next to the Plaza de Toros and just 200 meters from the town hall. In 1983 it was declared a Site of Cultural Interest. The style of the building is modernist since it was built in 1917. The incredible view that can be seen from the outside guarantees a few moments of delight. History of the Valencia North Station The origins of the Estación del Norte date back to 1851, when the famous engineers James Beatty and Domingo Cardenal inaugurated the first Estación del Norte near the…
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Visit the Albufera park in Valencia
La Albufera is one of the main points of tourist attraction preferred by all those who visit Valencia. We are talking about a coastal lagoon that is separated from the sea by a tongue of land. We are facing one of the wetlands on the coast that are most representative of the Valencian Community. In 1986 it was declared a Natural Park, its value for the environment being of great importance, since endangered species such as the samaruc or the fartet live there. You can discover the Albufera in a very pleasant walk. Visit the Albufera Park In the Albufera…
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The Plaza de Toros de Valencia, far beyond bullfighting
The Valencia Bullring is one of the most important in Spain. Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest and Historical Heritage of Spain, it represents a part of the country’s history and is much more than a bullring, it is a great monument. In the square we can see a clear influence on the Flavian amphitheater, the Roman Colosseum. We can say that its style is neoclassical and follows a neo-Mudejar style, an artistic and architectural style that emerged in the Iberian Peninsula at the end of the 19th century. Visit the Valencia Bullring The bullring is located near one of…
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A visit to the Palau de la Musica in Valencia
The Palau de la Música recently turned 30 and continues to host numerous concerts and events that are enlarging its history more and more. At the time it was conceived as a large glazed vault that integrates perfectly with the garden. Nature and music are perfectly united. If you want to visit the Palau de la Música, here we tell you what to see. Visiting the Palau de la Música Exterior of the Palau de la Música The Palau de la Música is located on the old bed of the Turia. It is one of the flagship buildings of the…
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The best beaches in Valencia to enjoy the summer
If you decide to visit Valencia, one of the reasons why many tourists go is because of its magnificent beaches. The great city of Valencia has the privilege of having beaches very close to the city center, some that you can walk to and others that are not too far away and can be reached by car or public transport. Here is a small list of our favorite beaches in Valencia and surroundings. Playa de las Arenas, an urban beach in Valencia Las Arenas beach is characterized by being in one of the best leisure areas in Valencia as it…
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The best museums in Valencia that we can enjoy
Valencia is the third city in number of inhabitants and in importance in Spain, and has a fairly rich option in terms of museums. We are going to take a walk through the main museums of Valencia. Special mention deserves the spectacular City of Arts and Sciences, where the Príncipe Felipe Science Museum is located, one of the best science museums in Europe. The main museums that we can visit in Valencia are the following. The main museums of Valencia Valencian Institute of Modern Art (IVAM) It is one of the best museums to visit in Valencia and is located…
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