History
by Kuznetsov_Sergey
It is considered, that the Roman legionaries have founded Valencia in 138 up before Christmas. In 714 the city which was belonged to westgothic kings, has been won by arabs. In 1094 legendary Castilian knight Sid has won Valencia. He was the governor of the city during 5 years. After his death Christians left the city, preliminary having destroyed it. Valencia comes back under authority of Muslim governors. In 1238 Jacob - Jaume I finally expels moors from Valencia. The city joins Catalunia kingdom.
La Lonja
by rla
La Lonja is part of the patrimony of humanity of the unesco. It was the commercial centre of Valencia during the 14th & 15th century. This picture is of the main area inside La Lonja.
Now its used for expositions like stamps, or of Ninots (sculptures of wood used in the monumenst of fallas).
FALLAS - CASTILLO
by MaheshSamtani
The fireworks have a very special role in the festival of the Fallas. it is smelling gunpowder all around and everybody seems to be having a great time blasting all sizes of different crackers.
Nothing compared to the castillo that is held every night during the Fallas. They actually start from the beggining of the month of march and as the month proceeds you can enjoy them practically every night. They are prepared from the area near the Calatrava bridge to give a good view to as many people as possible who crown around the many birdges surrounding this area to have live a great experience. Rember 12 at midnight is when the first shot goes off and normally lasts for about 10 minutes unless it is a special ocasion like the Nit de Foc or on the main day of the Fallas - the 19th of March, where they go on for much longer time.
Being crazy at the bell-tower.
by kekky
The octagonal bell-tower, called Micalet or also Miguelete , is the landmark of the city. From there you have a great view over all Valencia, and Victor Hugo has counted 300 more bell-towers in all the city (to control if this number is right could be a challenge to patient and unstressed visitors ...??) To get there, simply take the stairs inside the Capilla Mayor church (in the plaza of Valencia), and the stairs lead you to the roof and the bell-tower.
Here me and my friend are visiting this bell-tower, and enjoying the view of Valencia.
Dance Dance Dance
by MaheshSamtani about GIORGIO ENRICO
One of the most trendiest spots in Valencia if you feel like dancing or just having a great time. The decoration is great with different floors offering a variety of moods to swing to. They also offer a great restaurant with pretty good food. Even though the price is slightly higher than normal standards, the atmospere well deserves the cost. Should you want to have dinner here before you decide to dance your guts off, I suggest you make a telephone reservation. This place starts filling in after around 01.30. maximum crowds get into Geiorgio Enrico around 3 in the morning when other pubs and night clubs close. The show goes on well into the early hours of the next day. In summer they have a terrace area whcih give a totally new dimension to pleasure. A great experience. Better watch your dressing code and specially your shoes to be allowed entry. Do not wear sneakers.
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flamenco in valencia
The logo of marina D´Or
The tapas
The facade of the Lonja
