Valencie - Víkend (2024)

Discover Valencia, the capital of the autonomous region that includes the provinces of Alicante, Castellón, and Valencia. The third largest city in Spain captivates with its favorable climate and fertile landscape. Thanks to its irrigation system, lemon trees, orange trees, and early vegetables are grown here and exported throughout Europe. The city is a significant maritime trading center with ambitions to become the largest port in the Mediterranean. Its rich cultural heritage and growing tourism make Valencia one of the most popular destinations in Spain. The Transformation of the City. The historic center is surrounded by medieval walls, a cathedral, and Renaissance palaces. To the south lies the modern district of Ensanche and the newly developed Turia area with its futuristic underground station. The Russafa district has transformed into a center of bohemian life, while the original riverbed of the Turia has been converted into a 9 km long green belt. A place for the young! Valencia attracts students from all over the world thanks to its university campuses, giving the city a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere both day and night. Nevertheless, the Benimaclet district retains its traditional and rural charm. Traditions and Modern Life. Significant events such as the Fallas festival and the feast of the city's patroness la Fiesta de Nuestra Senora de los...