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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 |
 Live music every night |
Polo y Peyrolon, 15 Valencia 46021 Spain +34 96 393 3663 |
Valencia's only live music venue that offers concerts nearly every day of the week. You'll hear mainly jazz, although bossa nova, blues, soul and even Latin groups turn up to play from time to time as well. It's a great place to hang out with friends and have a drink. If there's no live music on, you'll find the background music (soul, R&B, jazz or reggae) is more than a good enough substitute. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A summer beach disco |
Eugenia Viñes, 22 Valencia 46011 Spain +34 96 371 0763 beniluz@ciberia.es |
This beach disco h is one of the most popular on hot summer nights in Valencia, attracting the "beautiful" people between the ages of 20 and 40. Caballito de Mar is itself very beautiful. In its new location in Riba Rojo, flaunts a chic, modern and luminous decor. From Sunday to Thursday the DJs play R&B and underground, and on the weekends they play commercial house music. You can also take in live performances, shows, go-gos and special parties. On Tuesday and Thursday they have guest DJs and live concerts. Dress up because they have a strict door policy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cultural events twice a week |
Caballeros, 38 Valencia 46001 Spain +34 96 392 5273 |
The old town's most luxurious and stylish venue puts on a varied programme of cultural events every Tuesday and Wednesday at 11pm. You can come for poetry recitals, theatre shows or movies. The interior decor spread over three floors is an attractive mix of the old and the new, with the remains of an 11th-century fortified wall sharing space with the most advanced technology in audiovisual and lighting equipment. As for the music, it's house, funk and hits from the 1980s played for a clientele of well-to-do folk in their 30s who like the cocktails as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Summer international band festival |
Palau de la Música Paseo de la Alameda, 30 Valencia 46023 Spain +34 96 337 5020 |
Scheduled as part of the festivities in the Feria de Julio, specifically the first two weeks in July, this international town band competition has become increasingly popular. It dates back to 1886 and is held in either the Bullring or the Palau de La Música. Bands are more than just tradition in the autonomous community of Valencia; they are an integral part of life. Every single festival or "fiesta" will include marching bands or concerts of one sort or another, and every town, big or small, will have at least one municipal band. In some towns, such as Llíria just a few kilometers from Valencia, the prestige of their bands is internationally known. This international contest is a treat for music lovers and a challenge for the musicians of Valencia. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A legendary club |
Carretera de Sueca, s/n Las Palmeras Valencia 46419 Spain +34 96 177 2011 |
Open since 1980, it is the best representative disco of the popular Ruta del bakalao (a series of techno dance clubs stretching from Madrid to Valencia). They open during national holidays, when they organize special theme nights. The party here is both in the parking lot and in the building itself, so you'll have to pay for a separate ticket if you want to leave and come in again. There is a large dance floor and the DJ, Jose Conca, does nothing but add more flames to this wild party. Check their website for upcoming events and concerts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Vanguard theatre |
Platero Suarez, 11 Valencia 46009 Spain +34 96 365 4920 |
This theatre used to belong to the vanguard theatre company, MOMA Teatre. Today, it is part of the network of theatres managed by the Generalitat Valenciana. It has more than 2000m2 of surface space filled with rehearsal rooms, an amazing and unconventional stage and 300 seats. They also organize workshops on many different subjects relating to the world of drama. Despite its youth, this is the ideal place for independent and contemporary plays, and it has become famous for the quality of the performances." Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Most important festival in Valencia |
A traves de la ciudad Valencia, Valencia Spain http://www.fallas.com/ |
Las Fallas, Valencia's world-renowned festival, is the city's most important social event. More than 350 monuments made out of cardboard, wood and other materials take to the streets. Designed by artisans to satirize situations or well-known figures (ninots), they are set up on 15 March (the plantà) and are the centre of attention until the 19th when they are set fire (the cremà), turning a year's work into ash and rubble. All of this is accompanied by mascletàs, with thousands of kilos of firecrackers and fireworks being set off, open air concerts and the traditional offering of flowers to Madrededéu dels Desamparats, Valencia's (female) patron saint. These are just some of the events which make this entire week of festivities commemorating Saint Joseph so famous. 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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 Beautiful spot south of Valencia |
Carretera del Palmar Valencia 46012 Spain +34 96 351 0417 http://www.civila.com/albufera |
L´Albufera natural park is located 12km south of the city. It is a beautiful spot where there are periodically a large number of migratory birds to be seen. It is a salt-water lake with a 6km diameter at its widest. It is separated from the Mediterranean by the Dehesa, a strip of land covered in pine-trees and with warm water beaches. The experts recommend a boat trip during sunset when the fading light gives the landscape some spectacular colours and hues. Around the lake there are some small fishing villages such as El Palmar, a picturesque place well-known for the quality of its restaurants. It's also a good place from which to visit the lake by boat. Buses leave from the central bus station in Valencia (Menéndez Pidal Avenue) Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vanguard Architecture |
Paseo de la Alameda, 30 Valencia 46023 Spain +34 96 337 5020 http://www.palauvalencia.com |
The Palacio de la Musica is situated in the old river bed of the Turia. It was constructed in 1987 and is one of the banner buildings of modern Valencia, within what's known as the vanguard architecture movement in the city. One of its most distinguising features is the glass enclosure that looks out on the gardens in the Turia. From here you can watch the fountains that have been designed to spout to the beat of the music heard from the Palau throughout the garden. The building was built specifically to promote culture and that's exactly what it has done. Concerts, operas, ballets, musicals, conferences, presentations, and all sorts of other educational activities have been and continue to be held inside and outside the building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Avant-garde dance club |
Carretera del Perelló, s/n El Perelló Valencia 46420 Spain +34 96 177 1935 http://www.discotecapuzzle.com/ |
This is an avant-garde club where the worlds of fashion and design come together, something which you'll notice right away when looking at the odd outfits some people wear. It is part of what's left of the "Ruta de Bakalao" (a series of techno discos stretching from Madrid to Valencia), and it is made up of two floors and a VIP zone. Young people go early, and when they open the second dance floor at 6am, an older clientele arrives. The two rooms are of different sizes and have different ambiances, music, and clientele, but they both have performances and shows, not only go-go´s. Despite being very early in the morning, the people in the room that opens later seem to party more and harder, dancing to all the latest sounds. If you get hungry dancing, cafeteria Sunday is located at the entrance. 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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Funk, soul & hip-hop |
Plaza del Ayuntamiento, s/n Edificio Rialto Valencia 46001 Spain |
This literally underground club has been open for over 12 years, though previously, it had been an old theater. It was called Rialto Hall up until 1995 when it changed its focus and started to concentrate on being a funky music disco. The DJ, plays funk, hip-hop, and soul music. It still organizes some concerts, presentations and private parties, but on the weekends people come to dance. This club is pretty, warm, and friendly. The main room is completely round with a large round dance floor. It has two bars and there are tables with little lights surrounding the dance floor. The clientele is made up of a fun and cosmopolitan crowd between the ages of 25 and 35. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Definitely worth a visit |
Calle de San Pío X 9 Valencia 46017 Spain +34 96 360 5793 |
The recently restorated and expanded San Pío V Museum houses a collection of important paintings and sculptures. Located next to the Royal Gardens, the museum's principal source of prestige stems from its collection of 15th-century paintings from Valencia's Golden Age. The museum also has valuable paintings from the Valencian School by artists such as Joanes, the Ribaltas, Espinosa, Vicente López, Sorolla, Pinazo and others. Likewise, the collection includes works by Pinturicchio, Andrea del Sarto, Van Dyck, Murillo, Velázquez (a famous self-portrait), el Greco and Goya. It also boasts an interesting selection of contemporary art, sculpture, a collection of prints and another of archaeology. The museum also has a library, archive and a small shop. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Legendary disco on the outskirts |
Carrera del Riu, 399 Pinedo Valencia 46012 Spain |
Spook Factory is one of the most popular discos in or around Valencia, bringing in between 4500 and 5000 people every Friday night. The generally young crowd all come for one thing: the music. It's been open more than 11 years and has been dubbed the "Vanguard Temple" because it is constantly updating and incorporating new music into its repertoire; some even say it's the best disco in Spain for Techno music. Join the crowd and come on over (by car or taxi), but be prepared for the great and loud music (20,000 W). It's one of the few great remaining discos from the famous late 80s and early 90s phenomenom known as the "Ruta del bakalao" ('techno route', with a series of discos and bars from Madrid to Valencia), and is definitely worth checking out. Spook Factory only opens on Friday nights but doesn't close until midday on Saturday, making it one of the most important "after-hours" clubs in Valencia as well. Transport: Car or taxi are recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Recent innovators and promising young artists |
Calle de Guillem de Castro 118 Valencia 46003 Spain +34 96 386 3000 |
One of Spain's most important contemporary art galleries, its collection is spread out over two buildings: the Centro Julio González and the Centro del Carmen. The first is dedicated to the father of contemporary Spanish sculpture and contains nine showrooms. One is for Julio González's work, one has paintings and drawings by Ignacio Pinazo and the others show pieces by famous avant-garde artists like Tàpies, Chillida, Arroyo, Paul Klee and Millares, among others. On nearby Calle Museo, the second building shows temporary exhibitions of contemporary art by young local and national artists. The institute also has a souvenir shop, book shop, library, archive, educational workshop, photograph library and cafe. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Most important Mediterranean film festival |
Fundación Municipal de Cine Plaza del Arzobispo, 2 Valencia 46003 Spain +34 96 392 1506 http://www.mostravalencia.com/... festival@mostravalencia.com; prensa@mostravalencia.com |
This is a unique opportunity to see new works made by film-makers living and working in countries that surround the Mediterranean basin. It's also a chance to see some classic movies. Participants compete for the prestigious gold, silver and bronze awards. Most screenings take place at Cines ABC Martí, Avenida del Antiguo Reino 29, while the closing and awards ceremony is held in the Palau de la Música (conference centre). Review © 2007, Wcities |