Murder in the Cine Oriente
Back in 1950's Ruzafa, a gruesome crime took place which has become known as the Murder of the Cine Oriente. The cinema on Calle Sueca no longer exists, but it…
Fallas 2010: Cuba-Literato Azorín – 10th Place
Alright, 10th place isn't the greatest finish ever for the Fallas commission of Cuba-Literato Azorín, but they did emerge from the festival with the victory they were really hoping for…
The Ubik Café & The Tapa del Libro
If you're not familiar with the Ubik Café in Ruzafa, then you're missing out on one of the coolest hangouts in the city. The Ubik is more than just a…
Fallas 2010: Sueca – 4th Place
A large Valencian man sleeps on the ground, dreaming of the world, in the monument of Sueca-Literato Azorín, titled "Planet Fallas". Around and on top of him, we find characters…
Fallas 2010: Miniature Street Mascletàs
Right after the last official mascletà of Fallas, a lot of commissions shoot off their own street mascletàs. While we sat down to lunch, the rhythmic, explosive sounds in the…
Street Light Battle Heats Up!
https://vimeo.com/10113520 Okay -- we admit it. We spoke way too soon when announcing that Sueca-Literato Azorín was "obviously" going to win the annual Lights competition. We hadn't yet seen Cuba-Literato…
Fallas 2010: The Lights of Ruzafa
This year, the competition for the Best Lights Display award has heated up! Two other commissions, Cuba-Literato Azorín and Cuba-Puerto Rico are challenging the perennial victors Sueca-Literato Azorín. "Enough of…
Valencia Is Excitement Central This Weekend
Valencia is truly the place to be this weekend, with one of the year's most anticipated events kicking off. Of course, I'm talking about: Ruzafa's Medieval Market!!!! That's right, from…
Casa Botella Taberna – Excellent Cooking in Ruzafa
Ruzafa is certainly at no loss for great restaurants. Diners can find just about anything here, from decent budget food for the impoverished, to fancy cuisine for the wealthy. Comfortably…
Convento de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles
Smack in the middle of Ruzafa is a nondescript convent, dedicated to Our Lady of the Angels. Found on C/ General Prim, this is seriously one of those blink-and-you'll-miss-it sights…