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 Old river bed, now gardens |
Puente a Turia Valencia 46023 Spain |
The old bed of the Turia river was converted into a series of very different gardens and the site of some of the most important buildings recently constructed in the city. This is where you will find the Palau de la Música concert hall and the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias a complex including a planetarium, museum and oceanography centre. The oldest bridges and walkways crossing the Turia date back from between the 14th and the 17th centuries; some are particularly noteworthy for their artistic value, such as the Puente del Mar or the Puente de Santiago Calatrava, also known as the Peineta (comb). Among all the different gardens within the old river bed, one of the most popular is the children's play area, called Gulliver, which holds a permanent exhibition of miniatures. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Journey to the future |
Avenida Instituto Obrero de Valencia, s/n Valencia 46013 Spain +34 902 10 0031 http://www.cac.es |
The first of its kind in Spain, this totally white futuristic cityscape made up of enormous modern buildings is the work of famous local architect Santiago Calatrava. You'll find it in the Túria river bed. The complex spreads out over 350000m2 and consists of four different but related parts: the Arts Centre, Science Museum, planetarium and Ocean Park. The science museum and planetarium are open to the public while the other buildings are still under construction. 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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International Trade Fair |
Avenida de las Ferias, s/n Valencia 46035 Spain +34 96 386 1100 http://www.feriavalencia.com feriavalencia@feriavalencia.com |
This exhibition pavillion is an official non-profit institution for public use. It was founded in 1917 and was the first of its kind in Spain. It now holds approximately 40 trade fairs every year. Some of the most important include: Cervisama (ceramics), Feria Internacional del Mueble (furniture), Feria Internacional del Textil para el Hogar (home fabrics), etc. The trade fair itself is huge. There are 11 pavillions and 180000m2 of covered space available, making it the largest in Spain. It employs 200 professionals approximately and is well connected to both the city centre (7km away) and the Manises International Airport (5km). Visit their website for more details about the fair. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The only casino in Valencia |
Urbanización Monte Picayo, s/n Puzol Valencia 46530 Spain |
Gran Casino Monte Picayo is near the town of Puzol, only 20 km from Valencia. The Casino (and the 5-star hotel, Monte Picayo) is in the middle of the country, in a beautiful spot surrounded by nature. In fact, it's on the side of Mount Picayo, with wonderful vistas of the whole area. It has all the modern facilities and includes 50 slot-machines and 18 gaming tables, including American Roulette, French Roulette, Black Jack, Poker and more. The casino also has its own restaurant which works as an open-buffet with seafood and select wines. 10EUR will cover the cost of your meal and entrance to the casino as well. There are also conference facilities available with a capacity for up to 600 people. Transport: Taxi or private car are recommended, but you can also take the commuter train leaving Estación del Norte station in Valencia to Puzol and then a taxi from there. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 For sophisticated travellers |
Boix, 4 Valencia 46003 Spain +34 96 391 9140 http://www.adhochoteles.com/ht... adhoc@adhochoteles.com |
This lovely old 19th-century building has been transformed into a charming and stylish four-star hotel located in the city's oldest and most charming neighbourhood - El Carmen. Its bedrooms are beautifully decorated, comfortable and attractively old-fashioned. The hotel also offers a lovely garden for quiet strolls, as well as an excellent restaurant that serves delicious meals with quality service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Where the bullfighters sleep |
Plaza Rodrigo Botet, 5 Valencia 46002 Spain +34 96 398 1000 http://www.hotel-astoria-palac... info@hotel-astoria-palace.com |
One of the city's most prestigious hotels that's particularly popular with visiting bullfighters and business people. It's a long-established provider of high-quality accommodation conveniently located in the city centre. The elegantly furnished bedrooms offer all the modern conveniences you could wish for. Outside on the garden terrace you can relax over drinks and snacks and enjoy the wonderful view of the city. Its location offers easy access to all of Valencia's shops, theatres, parks and other attractions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Two palaces for the price of one |
Marqués de Dos Aguas, 6 Valencia 46002 Spain +34 96 351 6426 |
This is your opportunity to stay in a historic monument, a beautiful old palace that once belonged to the Dukes of Cardona. It has been totally renovated and decorated in an attractive old-fashioned 19th-century English country house style. It has received a three-star status. From the restaurant windows and the outdoor summer terrace you get great views of the Marquess of Dos Aguas' neighboring palace. Most of the city's main attractions are only a short walk away. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Four-star hotel in central square |
Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 4 Valencia 46002 Spain +34 96 352 0612 http://www.solmelia.es/ melia.plaza@solmelia.com |
The city's most central four-star hotel overlooks Plaza del Ayuntamiento where some of the most spectacular scenes of Las Fallas festival take place. Its elegant 19th-century façade belies an interior that offers up-to-date facilities along with a clean, bright, modern interior decor. This historic building offers a glimpse into Spain's colorful past. The excellent service is professional and friendly. Breakfast available for an additional charge Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the most important |
Avenida de Baleares, 2 Valencia 46023 Spain +34 96 337 5030 http://www.solmelia.es/ |
The prestige of the international chain that this hotel belongs to says enough about the guarantee of quality and comfort offered in this 4-star hotel. Moreover, it is one of the most important and traditional in Valencia for the organization of social events in its lounges (weddings, baptisms, etc). Another notable aspect of the hotel Rey Don Jaime is its location. It is situated very close to the new Ciudad de las Artes y Ciencias (Arts and Sciences Complex) of Valencia. It is a convenient spot because of its quick and easy access to any part of the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern and extra comfortable hotel |
Paseo Alameda, 32 Valencia 46023 Spain +34 96 337 5037 http://www.solmelia.es melia.valencia.palace@solmelia.com |
The Melia Valencia Palace was inaugurated in spring, 1993, and is located next to the old Turia river bed and now gardens, and directly opposite the Palau de la Música. It offers deluxe services and maximum comfort, both in the elegant rooms and in the rest of the hotel. It truly merits the five star distinction. These fully equipped rooms are the essential reason for being one of the top hotels in the city. But some other outstanding features include a pool on the sixth floor with a sauna and a wonderful restaurant and lounge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Luxurious hotel by the sea |
Avenida Gola de Puchol, s/n El Saler Valencia 46012 Spain +1 34 96 161 0411 http://www.sidisaler.com/s_sal... sidisaler@ctv.es |
Look out your bedroom window and you'll see the beautiful blue Mediterranean Sea. Walk out the front door, cross over the sand dunes and you're on the beach within minutes. This luxurious five-star hotel is located in the wonderful natural environment of L'Albufera Natural Park. All the bedrooms and public rooms are decorated in modern but comfortable dedor. Try the relaxing and rejuvenating treatments available in the hotel's beauty centre. There's a free mini-bus service to and from the city centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Just opposite Trade Fair |
Cullera, 67 Benimamet Valencia 46035 Spain +34 96 364 0052 http://www.hotelvorafira.es/ reservas@hotelvorafira.es |
This modest three-star hotel is located next to the Trade Fair and the Luis Puig Cycling Track. From the Hotel Vora Fira you can also easily get to the downtown area, its restaurants, bars and entertainment areas by a main road, bus or tube. The hotel is characterised by its simple elegance and the comfortable and cosy rooms. The restaurant is also very good and specialises in typical Valencian dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegance and style |
Barcas, 4 Valencia 46002 Spain +34 96 352 0487 http://www.husa.es hreinavictoriavalencia@husa.es |
This classic four-star hotel was built in 1913. The wood decor stands out, while offering modern, equally classic rooms. In addition, its location is hard to beat. It is only 20 meters from the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, in the heart of the city's financial district and close to theatres, cinemas, museums and public monuments. 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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With views of Valencia's market gardens |
Urbanización Monte Picayo, s/n Puzol Valencia 46530 Spain http://www.hvsl.es/var/hojas/M... g-mpicayo@global.es |
Currently closed for renovations. Tentatively scheduled to reopen in spring 2008. Its location on the slopes of a mountain 20km away from the city means that you have views from your bedroom window over Valencia's famous fertile agricultural zone. This five-star luxury hotel in the town of Puzol has a popular casino that draws in the crowds. You can also use its free bus service to get here. The spacious bedrooms are decorated in classic Castilian style with hardwood furniture and attractively patterned rugs. There's an airport transfer service. 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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4-star hotel with golf course |
Avenida de los Pinares, 151 El Saler Valencia 46012 Spain +34 96 161 1186 |
The Parador Hotel is 7km outside the city centre and is situated in Dehesa del Saler, an area full of pine trees, with the sea to one side and the Albufera Natural Park on the other. The hotel's architecture is simple and modern in general, with high quality facilities and services. The rooms are both spacious and comfortable. One of this hotel's most distinguishing features is that it has its own 18-hole golf course, which also happens to be one of the best in the country. Other benefits include horse riding, gardens, an outdoor pool, reception room, and much more. It offers excellent facilities, worthy of its 4 stars. Intercity buses stop on Gran Vía Germanías and Marqués del Túria streets in Valencia. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The city's power center |
Plaza del Ayuntamiento Valencia 46002 Spain |
The Plaza de Ayuntamiento is a point of reference to start any trip around the city of Valencia. It is especially interesting as the starting-off point for a tour through the old quarter or a busy shopping spree along some of the most important nearby shopping districts in the city. The palatial Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) building dominates the square, and its bells chime out the time to passers-by. Surrounding the plaza are other buildings from Valencia's golden age, such as the Correos building (the main post office). In the center of the plaza, a fountain spurts water, surrounded by flower stalls with all the colors, sizes, varieties (and prices) imagineable. On sunny days the plaza is filled with people out for a stroll, and during the "Fallas" festival, a swarm of people meet up here everyday at two o'clock for the "Mascleta", when kilo upon kilo of firecrackers are set off. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Medieval City Entrance |
Plaza de los Fueros, s/n Valencia 46003 Spain +34 96 391 9070 |
Construction on these large guard towers was finished in 1391. They were once the main entrance to the city in the long-since destroyed wall. They offer a perfect view of the old riverbed of the Turia river and its surroundings. From an architectural point of view, they are both pentagon-shaped, connected by a common gallery, and decorated with gothic designs on the borders. On the top there are parapets, and, around the entire structure, you can see the remains of the old moat. These towers also serve a purpose during the famous Cridà, or announcement. This is a popular event announcing the arrival of the most important festival in Valencia- the Fallas- encouraging everyone to participate. You can enter the towers and climb to the top for the fantastic views of the city they offer. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Knight Templars & warrior monks |
Plaza del Temple 2 Valencia 46003 Spain |
The Palacio del Temple is more famous for its previous occupants than for its architecture, though this too is outstanding. Today it is the University Parish but it was once the monastery for the Montesa Order of monks. These are the legendary warrior-monks or "Knight Templars", charged with protecting the Holy Grail. The building itself was built by the architect from Madrid, Miguel Fernández. There are two separate parts to the complex: the monastery and the church. Two large towers with white and blue tiles crown the building (typical of the Mediterranean). The facade is pure Neoclassical in style, while inside is a beautiful cloister. The church is based on a typically Jesuit layout and has a wonderfully large dome. The Palacio was declared a Historic and Artistic National Monument in 1979. You can visit the complex one hour prior to commencement of mass. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Valencia Spain |
We cannot end without talking about the most characteristic feature of this city, which gives it colour and life: the Mediterranean, of course. That inseparable part of our culture is very easily reached, and if you get to it by walking along the Avenida del Puerto, your efforts will be rewarded. This last avenue is lined with typical and traditional restaurants, some of them with the honour of having been visited by Hemingway on one of his visits to Valencia. Others more recently opened are a display of modern Valencian design, a city with a reputation for great creators. The city's coast consists of three beaches: Las Arenas, Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A modern home for music and comedy |
Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 60 Valencia 46015 Spain +34 96 317 9400 http://www.palcongres-vlc.com/ |
Its ultra-modern design, high-tech facilities and huge capacity have turned this new conference centre in to a venue of first choice in Spain for all types of conferences, seminars and conventions. You now have to book your event in here two years in advance. It's the work of famous British architect Norman Foster and opened in 1998. It can be used for cultural events as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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