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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:

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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…

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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…

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Street Fireworks – Engraellat at Almirante Cardoso

  • Post author:mpowell
  • 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…

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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…

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Fallas 09 – Weekend Events

  • Post author:mpowell
  • 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…

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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…

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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…

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We're Jürgen and Mike, from Germany and the USA. We've been living in Valencia on-and-off since 2008. Much of our time is spent traveling the world with For 91 Days... but Valencia is the city we call home, and to which we'll always return.
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