Bathed in Mediterranean sun, giving warmth and that special kind of light that Sorolla immortalized on canvas, it is by no means strange that the poet in the Cantar del Mio Cid spoke of the "luminous city of Valencia".
Barcelona gave the world an Olympics, and Seville, the World Expo, but Spain's star of the future is Valencia. With a converted riverbed park, modern art museum, and the stunning City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia is emerging from the shadows with a revamped cultural infrastructure that aims to compete not just with her sister cities, but with all of Europe.
The city was founded by the Romans, taken by the Visigoths, and prospered under the Moors. Each civilisation has left its mark and the historic centre includes a 13th century cathedral (La Seo) with paintings by Goya, and a splendid gothic 15th century silk exchange (La Lonja). However, the city is looking to the future and is now home to one of Europe’s most exciting urban development projects. Some $200m has been invested in building an immense and futuristic Arts and Science Centre near the port area.
Valencia’s mild climate is another reason to come for a stay. Its warm atmosphere is always inviting and hospitable. Ready to be enjoyed. Valencia means commerce and culture, cinema, theatre, museums, music and business. It is a centre for industrial design and avant-garde movements. Valencia is a city that never sleeps, with an extensive cultural line-up.
You can live life to the full in Valencia. Its rich gastronomic tradition Valencia is home to the paella - offers a wide range of dishes, in which locally grown rice and vegetables, fresh fish, sauces and nutritious desserts provide a feast of flavours for even the most discerning palate. Traditional Valencian cooking is a five star pleasure!
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