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Valentia
dating back to 137 B.C.
is what we now know as Valencia
Spain. If there was any confusion as to where Valencia is or what it is known for
the city's renovation with breathtaking architecture turned into museums
aquariums and Imax cinemas plus the hosting of the world famous America's Cup 2007 has definitely put it on the map. Valencia has gone through all kinds of cultures
taking advantage of each one's contributions
from the Romans through the Arabs
the Catholic Kings with Ferninand and Isabel
the dictatorship of Franco up to the democratic Spain which now exists. All of this and all that is happening nowadays is what has made Valencia
Spain what it is today and what it will be tomorrow.

Starting in the 70's
this Mediterranean city began hosting important congresses
now even better equipped with the new vanguard Music Auditorium and Congress hall built in 1988 in the old river-bed of the Turia River. A little further down the river-bed
you will find an impressive group of four white modern buildings
each one offering beauty to the eyes from the outside and an eye-opening experience on the inside. This is the biggest cultural free time resort within a city in all Europe.

The City of the Arts and Science consists of:

1.The Oceanographic Park
A spectacular revelation of the different phases of marine life
bringing what was once far away and unknown
close to the human eye.

2.Hemispheric Planetarium
Brought about so that once again
the spectator can experiment for themselves the attractive sensations of what space is all about. Through the most modern technology with Imax cinemas and laser shows
you are brought so close to outer space through impacting images and sounds.

3.The Prince Philip Science Museum
This was designed to house permanent science theme related expositions and modern technology.

4.The Arts Palace
This building will soon be completed and will be destined to the creation and diffusion of the scenic arts.

Heaps of fun for everyone in Valencia

There are so many other attractions for everyone's likings
all located inside the city centre and very easy to get to by bus
metro or car hire
such as the IVAM ( Valencian Institute of Modern Art )
Guillen de Castro Street no. 118
open Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. It usually costs 2 euros but Sundays and holidays are free. The Palace of the Marquee of Dos Aguas
found in a beautifully decorated alabaster building on the outside and typical Valencian ceramic and horse carriages on the inside. It is found on Poeta Querol Street no. 2
open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 to 2
from 4 to 8 but Sundays and holidays only from 10 to 2. Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings it is free and on the other days it costs 2.50 euros. But do not stop here
visit one of the many tourist offices within the city centre and get free information and timetable for all.

Las Fallas
the most popular street celebration in Valencia dating back to the 16th century is quite an event. It is celebrated from March 15th to 19th
where during five long days and nights you can enjoy seeing over 350 huge carton monuments on almost every corner
religious parades made up of the local lads and lassies dressed in beautiful brocade vestiments
offering bouquets of flowers to the Virgen Mary. All this can be seen in and around the Basilica Square where the flowers are artistically made into the Virgen's cape
with the baby Jesus held in her arms. But if you could not plan your visit or flight for these days
there is a fantastic Fallas Museum in the Monteolivete Square no. 4 which is the home of the most voted figures which have been saved from being burnt
which is the highlight of this celebration.

Valencia
Spain and its sea adventure

All that has been mentioned before has been and will continue to be part of this city's life for a long time
but the Americas Cup 2007
the most important yachting and sailing event in the world will only happen once. So if you are still planning some fantastic vacations and want a lot of new thrills
catch a flight to Valencia and book your hotel early to make sure that your holidays will be smooth sailing!