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Hola Valencia’s Top Five: Churches

  • Post author:mpowell
  • Post published:September 25, 2010
  • Post category:Culture/History
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Although sometimes it's easy to forget, what with its liberal, anything-goes attitude to life, Spain is one of the most deeply Catholic countries on Earth. Valencia has an enormous number…

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The Jail of San Vicente Mártir

  • Post author:mpowell
  • Post published:July 5, 2010
  • Post category:Culture/History/Museums/Things to Do
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After leaving the Baños del Almirante somewhat disappointed, we decided to try our luck at the nearby Carcel de San Vicente Mártir, in the Plaza de la Almoina. And we…

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The Glory of the Baroque: San Juan de la Cruz

  • Post author:mpowell
  • Post published:May 27, 2010
  • Post category:Culture/Restaurants/Things to Do
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A couple weeks ago, we visited the Iglesia de San Martín and were introduced the Glory of the Baroque -- Valencia's incredible effort to restore a number of central churches…

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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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The Glory of the Baroque: The Church of Saint Martin

  • Post author:mpowell
  • Post published:January 12, 2010
  • Post category:Culture/Museums/Things to Do
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A Valencian foundation called The Light of the Images was created in 1999 with the mission of restoring and exhibiting aspects of Valencia's rich cultural heritage. Their latest project is…

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Pictures from Valencia: Green Oranges

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  • Post published:October 8, 2009
  • Post category:Photography
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When I was taking the picture below I didn't even notice how weird it was. 3 or 4 attempts to build a gate into that wall? Anyone know the story…

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Street Photography Valencia

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  • Post published:May 30, 2009
  • Post category:Photography
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Here's another set of random images from the city. From odd to beautiful, you'll find it all in the streets of Valencia.

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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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