Valencia:
A Beautiful Spanish City.

Valencia; an Article by Rob Carlton.

Valentia, dating back to 137 B.C., is what we now know asValencia, Spain. If there was any confusion as to whereit is or what it is known for, the city's renovation withbreathtaking architecture turned into museums, aquariums andImax cinemas plus the hosting of the world famous America's Cup2007 has definitely put this wonderful city on the map.

The city has gone through all kinds of cultures, taking advantage of each one's contributions, from the Romans through the Arabs, the Catholic Kings with Ferninand and Isabel, the dictatorship of Franco up to the democratic Spain which now exists. All of this and all that is happening nowadays is what has made Valencia, Spain what it is today and what it will be tomorrow.

The City of the Arts and Science consists of:

1.The Oceanographic Park A spectacular revelation of the different phases of marinelife, bringing what was once far away and unknown, close to thehuman eye.

2.Hemispheric Planetarium Brought about so that once again, the spectator can experimentfor themselves the attractive sensations of what space is allabout. Through the most modern technology with Imax cinemas andlaser shows, you are brought so close to outer space throughimpacting images and sounds.

3.The Prince Philip Science Museum This was designed to house permanent science theme relatedexpositions and modern technology.

4.The Arts Palace This building will soon be completed and will be destined tothe creation and diffusion of the scenic arts.

Heaps of fun for everyone in Valencia.

There are so many other attractions for everyone's likings, alllocated inside the city centre and very easy to get to by bus,metro or car hire, such as the IVAM ( Valencian Institute ofModern Art ), Guillen de Castro Street no. 118, open Tuesdaysto Sundays from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. It usually costs 2 eurosbut Sundays and holidays are free. The Palace of the Marquee ofDos Aguas, found in a beautifully decorated alabaster buildingon the outside and typical Valencian ceramic and horsecarriages on the inside. It is found on Poeta Querol Street no.2, open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 to 2, from 4 to 8 butSundays and holidays only from 10 to 2. Saturday afternoons andSunday mornings it is free and on the other days it costs 2.50euros. But do not stop here, visit one of the many touristoffices within the city centre and get free information andtimetable for all.

Las Fallas, the most popular street celebration in Valenciadating back to the 16th century is quite an event. It iscelebrated from March 15th to 19th, where during five long daysand nights you can enjoy seeing over 350 huge carton monumentson almost every corner, religious parades made up of the locallads and lassies dressed in beautiful brocade vestiments,offering bouquets of flowers to the Virgen Mary. All this canbe seen in and around the Basilica Square where the flowers areartistically made into the Virgen's cape, with the baby Jesusheld in her arms. But if you could not plan your visit orflight for these days, there is a fantastic Fallas Museum inthe Monteolivete Square no. 4 which is the home of the mostvoted figures which have been saved from being burnt, which isthe highlight of this celebration.

All that has been mentioned before has been and will continueto be part of this city's life for a long time, but theAmericas Cup 2007, the most important yachting and sailingevent in the world will only happen once. So if you are stillplanning some fantastic vacations and want a lot of newthrills, catch a flight to Valencia and book your hotel earlyto make sure that your holidays will be smooth sailing!

If you are looking for a good guide book to Valencia then I am sure you will not be disappointed with Mary-Ann Gallagher's informative book....... Or visit www.amazon.com for further books about the historic city of Valencia.

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