Valencia

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In a dreamy seaside setting, this balmy Mediterranean port town lives up to the local saying "a piece of heaven fallen to earth."

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In a dreamy seaside setting, this balmy Mediterranean port town lives up to the local saying “a piece of heaven fallen to earth.” Under the warm rays of the southern sun, the town’s palm-fringed plazas are full of life, and its churches sparkle with brightly colored azulejo domes. As the old capital of the kingdom of Valencia, the city is …

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Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE Valencian CURRENCY Euro BEST TIME TO VISIT March to August NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Estació Nord NEAREST AIRPORT Valencia Airport (VLC) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 112 INTERNET ACCESS Data speeds are quick, so the best way to get online is to buy a local SIM card. Wi-fi is also widespread in cafes and bars and ubiquitous in hotels. Internet cafes are …

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Getting Around

Bicycle Cycling is a great way to get around: the riverbed park gives you easy access to most of the city and there’s now an excellent network of bike lanes. There are numerous hire places, and most accommodation can organise a hire bike. Valenbisi (www.valenbisi.es) is the city-bike scheme – sign up for a week-long contract (€13.30) at machines at …

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History & Culture

The city of Valencia was founded in the year 138 B.C. By the Romans. They started by building the Forum in the Plaza de la Almoina (to be found in Valencia’s old town – El Carmen). In 714 the Visigoths arrived in Valencia after the Romans and Muslim rule was established in the city. This continued until 1238 when King …

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Top Attractions

Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias Tourists can experience a cutting-edge world of arts and sciences at this futuristic complex on the outskirts of Valencia. The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias is one of Europe’s most impressive centers dedicated to cultural and scientific exhibitions. In a two-kilometer space along the Turia River, the complex includes several stunning …

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