The small Garden of Monforte, adjacent to the larger Viveros, is one of the more beautiful green spaces in Valencia (location). Its neo-classical design dates from the 1800s, and it’s said to be that century’s last artistic park remaining in the city. With 33 marble statues, numerous ponds and fountains, and a large central [...]

Looking for a comfortable stay in a great location in Valencia, at a good price? Then the Hotel Acta Del Carmen might be for you. This hotel overlooks the Turia riverbed on the outskirts of Valencia’s old town. And two thumbs up for a stay during Fallas, since it’s located very close to the always [...]

Seven works of one the world’s most renowned sculptors, Auguste Rodin, are currently on display in the Plaza de Ayuntamiento.

And these aren’t “just any” Rodin art pieces. Valencia is playing host to his masterpiece, The Thinker, as well as one of his most powerful and praised sets, The Burghers of Calais.
The Burghers of Calais was [...]

We already covered Valencia’s incredible zoo, the Bioparc and thought it was time to pay a visit to our aquatic friends in Europe’s biggest aquarium, the Oceanografic. Found at the harbor end of the City of Arts & Sciences complex, this aquarium features marine ecosystems from throughout the world. The admission price of €23,95 [...]

Valencia’s old city center has a starring role in a new 48-page comic by Ana Miralles and Emilio Ruiz, called De mano en mano. The story follows a €20 bill as it passes to various people throughout the city’s streets and homes.

The comic has received good reviews from the few sites I’ve looked at, [...]