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Ruzafa in Pictures

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Post published:August 20, 2009
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Here are some pictures I took during our recent walk around Ruzafa:

A Walk Around Ruzafa

Post author:mpowell
Post published:August 19, 2009
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Ruzafa (or Russafa) is one of Valencia's most famous neighborhoods, and probably its most hip (no offense, Carmen!) It occupies the southeast side of the city, in the district of…

Feria de Julio Beach Firework 2009

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Post published:July 27, 2009
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We managed to see the last of the 4 beach fireworks of the Feria de Juliol. And we found a great spot, sitting right next to where they set up…

Street Fireworks – Engraellat at Almirante Cardoso

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Post published:June 15, 2009
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The engraellat is a unique kind of street firework, which we had the dubious honor of "experiencing" (or: "being assaulted by") on Saturday June 13th, as part of the celebrations…

Ruzafa – Information and History

Post author:mpowell
Post published:May 31, 2009
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Ruzafa (Russafa in Valencian) is a neighborhood on the south-east side of Valencia. It begins at the Plaza de los Toros and extends southward until reaching the Avenida de Peris…

Fallas 09 – Weekend Events

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Post published:March 14, 2009
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Just a quick note about some things to look forward to this weekend. MascletàsShow up early for the afternoon mascletàs at 14:00 in the Pl. Ayuntamiento -- with the great…

Concerts at the Viveros Gardens – Feria de Julio

Post author:mpowell
Post published:July 2, 2008
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The beautiful Gardens of the Viveros is playing host to 15 concerts during the month of July, as part of the city's Feria de Julio. All begin at 22:15. The…

2008 Fira Alternativa

Post author:mpowell
Post published:June 13, 2008
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Hey there, Hippie! Where are you headed to, on your wacky Hippiebike? Of course, the Hippie festival! That makes sense. This past weekend, scarves, dreadlocks, nose rings, body odor, and…