VALENCIA
VALENCIA
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Valencia is the capital city of the Valencian community. It is one of Spain's largest cities with a population of approx 790,000. Valencia has a long pre Roman history. The origin of the Valencian community dates back to the year when it was captured by King James 1. Successive invaders have left many historical monuments, many of which are still in a good state of preservation. The impression of Valencia nowadays, is of a bustling modern city housed within a framework of historic buildings. Valencia has a modern underground network and most of the top retail outlets have branches here. Valencia won the rights to host the prestigious 32nd 2007 Americas cup. This was the first time the event had been hosted in a European country and large investments were made, with property prices booming. The Valencian authorities estimate that over 10 million visitors passed through the city during the competition. The Americas cup was the launch pad for huge investment projects along the costa azahar.
PLAZA DE LA VIRGEN Valencia is famous for its Fallas festivals. Huge papier mache models characterising politicians, celebrities etc are set on fire all over the city. These models can take over a year to make and are usually on display for about a week prior to the lighting. A must see in Valencia is the large market hall selling every imaginable variety of seafood. Valencia is where the national dish Paella originated. Paella is a mixture of seafood and chicken or pork which uses the rice of the area. |
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GALICIA ASTURIAS CANTABRIA BASQUE COUNTRY NAVARRA CASTILE AND LEON LA RIOJA ARAGON CATALONIA MADRID EXTEMADURA CASTILLA LA MANCHA VALENCIAN COMMUNITY BALEARIC ISLANDS ANDALUCIA MURCIA CANARY ISLANDS