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 In prestigious zone |
Antic Regne de Valencia, 29 Valencia 46005 Spain http://www.serviticket.com |
ABC Marti cinema is found in one of the most prestigious areas of downtown Valencia, with the best shops, restaurants and bars all around. There are eight screens showing generally commercial films, with a seating capacity of 2000 people. Films from the Mostra Valencia - Cinema del Mediterrani festival are shown here. Daily show times are generally in the afternoon, early evening and late night, the last screenings usually around 1am. You can purchase tickets by phone, email or at the ticket office from noon. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The biggest cinema chain |
Roger de Lauria, 21 Valencia, Valencia 46002 Spain +34 963 53 1860 http://www.serviticket.com |
This large and centrally located cinema is near Plaza del Ayuntamiento. It has 6 screens and a small popcorn, drinks and candy stand. The films shown are generally the latest and biggest blockbusters, mostly Hollywood productions. Another added feature of this cinema is the carpark at the nearby Corte Inglés department store. Tickets are available on the web or at the box office starting at noon. Reduced prices every Wednesday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One big screen! |
Gran Vía Marqués del Turia, 26 Valencia 46005 Spain +34 96 395 4084 |
This cinema is on one of the busiest streets in central Valencia, lined with shops, restaurants and hotels. It's not a big theater, holding 286 people, but it does only have one big screen. The films tend to be the typical blockbusters. There are generally three showings daily, in the afternoon, early evening and the latest starting around 11p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Large disco & live concerts |
San Vicente, 305 Valencia 46007 Spain +34 96 382 2958 http://www.akuarela.com |
"This is a large disco where good Spanish music reigns supreme, although other music styles and rhythms are played. They also organize decent concerts by fairly new bands and singers all year long. The club attracts a fairly youngish crowd, mostly twenty-somethings. But everyone who comes here, comes to dance the night away and have a good time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Interesting exhibits in old warehouse |
Plaza de San Luis Beltrán 1 Valencia 46003 Spain +34 96 352 5478 |
This building was constructed in the 16th century and served as a warehouse (hence the name, almudín from the Arabic) which stored the city's grain. Previously, it was also the site of the Paleontologic Museum but is nowadays dedicated to temporary exhibitions, ranging from art to archaeology and ethnology. The building was recently restored and they recovered the deteriorated wall paintings that depict scenes of everyday life in 16th century Valencia. The Almudín was declared a national historical and artistic monument shortly before its restoration. The square onto which this building opens is also one of the most attractive in the city and another good reason to visit. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Alternative concerts & scene |
Jacinto Benavente, 5 Valencia 46005 Spain +34 96 382 6222 http://www.conexionspot.es/dis... |
If alternative and independent music is your thing, then Barracabar, in the Cánovas area, is the place where you belong. There's always a good scene to be found and, of course, good music. Plus, they have concerts on every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday after midnight. Not to be missed. Just to give you an idea of the type of music you'll hear, here are a few examples: Beck, Blur, Adorable, James, The Posies, Oasis, Mathew Sweet, Suede, Morphine, Radiohead, Big Soul, Manic Street Preacher, The Chemical Brothers, Edwyn Collins, Luna, Brad, Placebo, and many more. Prices are a bit higher than in other places, but the music (live or otherwise) is worth it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Re-released films mostly |
Almirante Cadarso, 23 Valencia 46005 Spain +34 96 395 5433 |
This cinema is found in L'Eixample neighbourhood, between Avenida del Antiguo Reino and Gran Via Marques del Turia. It's an old building and it was one of the first cinemas to open in the city. There is only one screen with seating for 120 people. Re-released films and some classics are shown. There are two daily showings, at 5:15p and 8:55p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Gallery featuring different-style art |
Calle de Isabel la 'Católica' 23 Valencia 46004 Spain +34 96 352 1512 |
This contemporary art gallery can be found in one of the most important shopping districts of the city near Colón and Gran Vía Marqués del Turia streets. The gallery specializes in contemporary art, though the works displayed cover various schools and styles, most are by local artists. One such artist to have displayed here is J. Barranco, who has recently been earning great acclaim. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Films Dedicated to Directors, Stars... |
Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 17 Valencia 46002 Spain +34 96 351 2336 |
The Filmoteca is temporarily closed for renovations. Screenings are now being held in the Salon de Actos de IVAM Calle Guillem de Castro 118, and the Institut Français, Moro Ziet 6. The Filmoteca is one of the oldest cinemas in Valencia. It's subsidised by the government of Valencia. This cinema bases its programme of films on already released films. These are usually included in seasons that correspond to an actor, a director, a theme, a cinematic tendency or a different school. These can be either foreign or Spanish productions. It's worth noting that it is one of the few cinemas that screen short films. It is, at the same time, one of the most active cinemas during the annual Muestra de Cine del Mediterranni (Mediterranean Film Festival). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specialized in vanguard art |
Calle de Bonaire 6 Valencia 46003 Spain +34 96 351 0179 http://www.galerialuisadelanta... |
Galería Luis Adelantado gallery is a member of the Valencian Association of Contemporary Art Galleries, and is characterised by its promotion of vanguard art. Artists from all over the world have exhibited their work here. Two recent exhibits have included pieces by Marta María Pérez Bravo and Serigo Barrera's collection called Coser la pintura (Sewing Up Painting). This gallery is worth a visit, whether simply to admire the art on display or invest in it, if your budget so permits. The gallery is near La Paz street where it also has a designer furniture shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specialising in the Paris School |
Calle de La Verónica 5 Valencia 46001 Spain +34 96 391 1903 |
Located very near the cathedral, Galería Muro is known for the varied styles of art it has on display, ranging from Impressionist works to abstract. If one thing unites all the items, however, it's their quality. Despite the variety, the gallery is also characterised for favouring the Paris School. Featured artists include Jacinto Salvador and Peinado. Galería Muro generally organises individual exhibits once a month and three collective exhibits throughout the year. The gallery is closed in August and September. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A unique gallery |
Calle Del Palau 10 Valencia 46003 Spain +34 96 391 7248 |
The Palau gallery is located in the old district of Valencia, very near San Juan del Hospital Church. It is a very interesting place to simply look around, as well as to buy contemporary works of art. It gained notoriety in the 70s and 80s for exhibiting the work by the Equipo Crónica. The gallery now works with contemporary artists, such as Fuencisla Francia, among others. One of its principal assets is its owner for her understanding, taste and integrity, as well as the quality of the art on offer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beer & Live Jazz Concerts |
Abadía de San Martín, 10 Valencia 46002 Spain +34 96 352 9671 |
The Madrid is a great place to have a quiet beer with your friends and listen to live jazz or poetry readings. The atmosphere is both pleasent and calm. This space is divided into open booths in a circle with a wooden table in the middle, providing a bit of privacy, while the walls are decorated with old posters. The speciality of this bar is definitely the "Agua de Valencia" and the variety of their beers. The age group of clientele ranges between 20 and 30 year olds. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Re-released films |
Hernan Cortés, 9 L'Eixampla Valencia 46004 Spain +34 96 351 5328 |
This movie theater is a cinema where they show previously released films mixed in with classic or very famous movies, and all at very reasonable prices. Here you can enjoy a wide variety of movies. The theater is not characterized by any one style of film, nor does it try to find a connection between the movies being shown. The movies are shown weekly in continuous sessions, offering two movies a week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Huge club & great concerts |
San Vicente, 200 Valencia 46007 Spain +34 96 380 3852 |
The Roxy Club has changed its name to Mirror. Despite the name change, this venue continues to be one of the best night clubs in Valencia. Mirror organizes a wide range of activities to liven up your nights. They are famous for their disco nights, "Single Sessions", from Friday to Saturday, but this is also THE venue for live concerts by well-known national and international groups. On disco nights, they bring in a very mixed clientele, while the DJ plays the best of contemporary dance music. When concerts are on, doors open at 11pm (check for ticket prices). Mirror, as you can tell, it is not called the "Illusions Factory" for nothing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Experimental theater and cinema |
Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 17 Edificio Rialto Valencia 46002 Spain +34 96 353 9300 |
This small hall located right in the center of Valencia, in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, belongs to a chain of theaters owned by the Valencian government. It is situated in the same building as the Sala Rialto. Because of its small size, its possibilities are limited, therefore it specializes in avant-garde productions. It is used mostly by Valencian theater groups who put on experimental performances with unique staging arrangements, although on occasion you'll find vanguard groups from other places. It also serves as a cinema where they show new or never-seen cultural films. The entrance fee and schedule change according to the production. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Irish pub with live music |
Gran Vía Marqués del Turia, 69 Valencia 46005 Spain +34 96 351 3642 |
This Irish pub pretty much looks like all the others out there, but it is a nice place to come to have a drink with friends. But drinking is not your only option here. On Saturday nights they have live concerts, and you can even take in a Premiere League match if you want to. Drinks range from standard beers such as Guinness, to a good variety of Scottish whiskies. They also make a really good Irish coffee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Cinema converted into a theater |
Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 17 Edificio Rialto Valencia 46002 Spain +34 96 353 9300 |
In the 80s, a lot of old theatres were converted into multi-plexes. Here, however, the opposite occurred. This well known cinema was transformed into a theater by the Valencian government. It's in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento and is now the headquarters of the Dramatic Center of the Valencian government. Today, it is one of the several theater spaces run by the local government, and it puts on reasonably high quality shows and performances by companies from the Valencian province and other national and international groups. The entrance fee and schedule vary acording to the show. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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High-tech cinema and planetarium |
Avenida Instituto Obrero de Valencia, s/n Valencia 46013 Spain +34 96 335 5330 http://www.cac.es |
This architectural marvel designed by Santiago Calatrava was conceived as a very special cinema and planetarium. Here the spectator can in the same space experience the sensations of a conventional planetarium while enjoying the images offered in IMAX format. Its astronomic projection system is controlled by computers in order to produce a complete representation of the sky and the planets on a surface that is 24 meters in diameter and at a 30-degree angle. The clear, sharp images projected, along with the size of the screen and the quality of the sound, achieve an exceptional realism that will transport the audience into the next galaxy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vanguard art gallery |
Calle del Almirante 1 Valencia 46003 Spain +34 96 391 6825 |
Val I 30 gallery is a member of the Valencian Autonomous Community's Association of Contemporary Art Galleries. The gallery was founded in the 1960s and since its very beginnings has set about to promote vanguard art and artists, such as Tàpies, who had his first art exhibit in Valencia here at Val I 30, or the group, Realidad (Reality), who have also displayed here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Victorian decor & live music |
Pizarro, 31 Valencia 46004 Spain +34 96 351 7578 |
One of this bar's main attractions is without a doubt its decor. It's made out to look like the set of a horror film with the action taking place in the 19th century. The thick red curtains hanging from the walls, mirrors all over the place, candelabras and much more all add to this effect. The other appeal here is the live music. From Sunday to Tuesday, it's a piano bar, and on Wednesday night's they have live jazz sessions. The rest of the week (Thursday to Saturday), it's a good place to come for a drink and dance to the music if you can make room for yourself. Review © 2007, Wcities |