Sightseeing in Valencia - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Many of the sights of Valencia are aimed specifically at holidaymakers with children. An excellent example is Bioparc, which is strikingly different from the classical zoos that can be seen …
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Bruselas restaurant is located near the station. This dining facility specializes in cooking dishes from the national cuisine. In the morning guests are always offered to choose from a great …
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Every year Valencia hosts a huge "fire" festival called Fallas Festival. The event starts on March 14 and lasts five days. Mass festivities are confined to even an older holiday - the Day of …
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Valencia Cathedral is certainly one of the main symbols of the city. The first church on the site of the modern cathedral was built in ancient times. Later it was destroyed by the Moors, who …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Valencia and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Valencia
♥ Shopping area ' Carrer Colón' Valencia, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Carrer Colón' Valencia, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Valencia
♥ Castle 'Tower of Santa Anna' Valencia, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Towers of Quart' Valencia, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Towers of Serrans' Valencia, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Torre de la Plaça' Valencia, 1.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tower of Paterna' Valencia, 6.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tower of Santa Anna' Valencia, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Towers of Quart' Valencia, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Towers of Serrans' Valencia, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Torre de la Plaça' Valencia, 1.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tower of Paterna' Valencia, 6.6 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Valencia
♥ Natural Park 'Turia' , 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'L`Albufera' , 15.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cave 'Sima de las Palomas' , 17.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cave 'Sima Blanca' , 21.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Sierra Calderona' , 30.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Turia' , 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'L`Albufera' , 15.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cave 'Sima de las Palomas' , 17.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cave 'Sima Blanca' , 21.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Sierra Calderona' , 30.5 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Valencia and around
♥ Art museum 'Museu de Belles Arts de València' Valencia, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museu de Belles Arts de València' Valencia, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Valencia from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Tomatina
From the series “Most Enchanting and Vibrant Festivals”![](../../extreme/img/w300/tomatina_1.jpg)
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Distance from Valencia center - 35.5 km.
During 60 years the holiday has gained international fame and popularity. Each year the city's population increases fivefold during the festival. That’s about 30 000 participants, who are provided with 100 tons of excellent tomatoes. The holiday program is not limited by just street battles, interesting performances, music concerts and firework displays are offered to the guests. …
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Boat Fountain
From the series “The Most Spectacular Fountains in the World”![](../../extreme/img/w300/boat-fountain_1.jpg)
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Distance from Valencia center - 4.4 km.
This place is also called for by the photographers, who choose the best position for several days to capture the mysterious boat, whose sail is 'burning' in the sun. In the night the fountain is adorned with the impressive illumination, so you can visit the sights at nightfall. It must be noted that there are the similar boat fountains also in some other countries, namely in Portugal and Israel. Nevertheless the fountain in Valencia is the most famous and most visited. Its main particularity is the maximum simplicity of construction. …
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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