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News Roundup – Franco, Gürtel, Cabanyal

  • Post author:mpowell
  • Post published:April 7, 2010
  • Post category:News
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Today has been extremely eventful news day in the Valencian Community. Here's a quick rundown of the stories which are front-page news around town. Franco's Final FarewellA statue of Francisco…

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Semana Santa 2010

  • Post author:mpowell
  • Post published:April 1, 2010
  • Post category:Culture/Events
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I hope you're recovered from Fallas, because the next big celebration is already here. Get ready for the excitement of Semana Santa in Valencia! Sigh. Well, if we must. As…

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Historic Valencian Neighborhood to Be Destroyed?!

  • Post author:mpowell
  • Post published:January 13, 2010
  • Post category:News
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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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Easter Sunday Procession in Cabanyal

  • Post author:mpowell
  • Post published:April 13, 2009
  • Post category:Culture/Events/Photography
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Bright, warm, sunny weather? IT'S AN EASTER SUNDAY MIRACLE!! Hooray! After Friday's procession was canceled due to the inclement weather, it was wonderful to have a beautiful Easter Sunday. At…

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Semana Santa Marinera 2009

  • Post author:mpowell
  • Post published:April 3, 2009
  • Post category:Culture/Events/Festivals
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Easter Week is probably the most important event on the Catholic calendar. In Valencia, its celebrated almost exclusively in the maritime district... which is why it's called the Semana Santa…

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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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