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Granada – La Cartuja

  • Post author:mpowell
  • Post published:February 19, 2010
  • Post category:Culture/Photography/Travel
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After the city cathedral and royal chapel, the most important religious building in Granada is La Cartuja, on the grounds of the University. The name derives from monks of the…

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Historic Valencian Neighborhood to Be Destroyed?!

  • Post author:mpowell
  • Post published:January 13, 2010
  • Post category:News
  • Post comments:6 Comments

It seems as though the city government has plans to extend a huge boulevard through the historic Valencian neighborhood of Gran Via. Over 400 buildings will be torn out of…

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Ciudad de las Artes y Ciencias / City of Arts and Sciences

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  • Post published:November 8, 2009
  • Post category:Photography
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The City of Arts and Sciences is almost certainly the most photographed area in Valencia. Found at the end of the Turia riverbed park, I've been to the CAC numerous…

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Valencia Open 500 & the New Agora by Calatrava

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  • Post published:November 1, 2009
  • Post category:Events/Photography/Sports
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The inaugural event for Calatrava’s Agora is the ATP Open 500 tennis tournament, which is on right now until November 8th. I went to see Alberto Martin play Andy Ram…

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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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