Valencia in Statistics
Here are some random facts about Valencia and its place in the world. Valencia is the capital of and largest city in the Valencian Community -- the 4th most populous…
Here are some random facts about Valencia and its place in the world. Valencia is the capital of and largest city in the Valencian Community -- the 4th most populous…
Taking a walk at the harbor is a must when visiting Valencia. Preferably when it’s not too hot, and right before sunset. Take the Metro to El Grau station. From…
http://vimeo.com/1659569?pg=embed&sec=1659569 Last night, we went to see Wilco's frontman Jeff Tweedy put on a solo show at Heineken Greenspace, one of Valencia's top concert venues. It's the first rock concert…
Finally, September is upon us, and things have returned to normal in Valencia. Life in this city during the month of August is ridiculous. Everything shuts down, from the bakeries…
Las Atarazanas of El Grao, close to the harbor, provide a fascinating look back on medieval Valencia. They served as shipyards, for the storage and and construction of boats, and…
Valencia's modern art museum, the IVAM, has recently opened an exhibition on abstract art, which you can see until December 7th. The exhibition of 58 pieces (48 paintings and 10…
The first Formula 1 race in Valencia is over and since we couldn’t afford tickets (and didn’t get press passes ... HolaValencia is still too small!), we went down to…
This Wednesday, the 27th of August, the small town of Buñol will once again play host to one of the world's most famously bizarre festivals: The Tomatina. You've probably seen…
It's unbelievable, and goes against everything I've ever stood for as an educated member of civilized society: I am excited for a car race. I can't wait, despite being completely…
In 138 BC, Junius Brutus established a small colony of Roman soldiers on an island in the river Turia, known as Valentia. Although the area had been previously inhabited by…