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I didn't really know that much about Valencia before I visited, but the one thing that did come to mind when I thought about the city was that Valencia was a type of orange. Valencia's have a high juice content and are sweet and delicious, so I've been told.
Did that mean that oranges would be available in copious amounts in Valencia....were the 2 connected at all...
Well by the looks of the orange trees covering the city, I guess they are connected!
Along with palm trees, orange trees were all about, used to line streets and footpaths. It was certainly unusual, but one of my favourite things about Valencia. Leave a Comment
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The Jardines del Turia are located in the former riverbed of the River Turia. The river used to flood regularly, and after a particularly bad flood in 1957 approval was given for the river to be diverted away from the city centre.
Since then, the 7km long river bed has been transformed into a mixture of playing fields, cycling & walking paths, and gardens.
There is also a bizarre looking children's playground just near the City of Arts & Sciences
The Jardines del Turia are a relaxing place for a walk if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
Nearest metro: Turia or Alameda Leave a Comment
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 Beluga by belgianchocolate
Ferdinand the Beluga at Duisburg zoo
has spend most of his life in that very very
small basin. When his partner died and he
was left alone wit a little jacobita they knew
that they had to find a new home for him.
After he left the two beluga's in Spain
are the only Beluga's in Europa.
And that is absolutely fine by me.
They are fascinating creatures. And even if
the enclosure they are in are very modern
I don't think these whales belong in a zoo.
I saw him swimming in his faka arctic giant
pool , 3 rounds round and 1 time breathing.
Still their looks captivated me.
Beluga is a specimen of whale that can be
found in the undeep arctic waters.
They can grow a 4.6m long and they are born
dark blue-gray or blackish. They become
white cream after 4 or 5 years.
A male can weight 1500 kg.
They normally live in groups of 5 to 10
individuals and they are hunted for their
oil , their skin and flesh.
In the arctic men eat them as well as they
serve for dog food. Only the idea make me
shiver.
They think there are about 60 000 beluga's left. Leave a Comment
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 by belgianchocolate
If you are wondering what that strange bird
is you see on buildings , on every coverage of
the manholes in the streets and of the local
football team.
It is a bat. The symbol for Valencia.
You can see them when it turns dark
flying between the trees.
Oh , Bats are not birds , they are mammals.
Maybe a bit scary and unknown for a lot of
people , but they are very useful. Leave a Comment
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 mola by belgianchocolate
I was practically jumping up and down when
I saw this fish. It was the first time in my life
that I met two of these remarcable creatures.
Mola in latin means : millstone
In dutch we call him : maanvis , moon fish
and in English they call him sunfish.
Only that is remarcable. Some see in him
a giant swimming head. They can weight
up to a 1800 kg. There are 4 species of these
sort of fish. I don't know wich this one is.
The 'L'oceanografic' was a little short
with information.
Sunfishes are very gentle fish who feed
on jellyfish, salps, ctenophores and
occassionally small crustaceans and fishes. Leave a Comment
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 The central square by LanaFromRiga
I liked Plaza Ayuntamento because its majesty. Sidewalks from marble tiles, beautiful buildings and big fountain make this place unforgettable. Leave a Comment
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 Fountain in the Plaza de la
Virgen by LanaFromRiga
This place is very beautiful and calm - people sitting and watching the water, listening sounds of water. Relaxing atmosphere! Leave a Comment
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 Cathedral by Carmela71
The Patrona of the church is "Santa Maria" Leave a Comment
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 At the central lake by SirRichard
Tickets can be bought in advance in the 902100031 phone or at the ticket box the same day (go early, they fly!). Tickets go from 6 to 20 euros, depending on the museum you visit. There’s a Ticket “La Ciutat” for Prince Phillip, Oceanografic and Hemisferic for 26 euros.
902 100 031
www.cac.es Leave a Comment
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 Ruins of Romans buildings by LanaFromRiga
Calle Guillem de Castro
I like historian like old buildings and ancient times, that's why I didn't mention homeless persons who are living there, but enjoyied Romans columns. Leave a Comment
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