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About Valencia
Valencia is strategically located in the centre of the Spanish Mediterranean coastline overlooking the spacious Gulf of Valencia. Valencia is located equidistant from Madrid as well as Barcelona, both major decision centers of the country. Valencia holds importance as the administrative capital of the Valencian community and the centre of the region of L’Horta. The old quarter of the region is an apt place to start sightseeing around the city. The Valencia Institute of Modern Arts is one of the primary sightseeing attractions in the city. The districts of Seu and Xerea house the most outstanding artistic heritage. One will be impressed by the marks left by the Romans which are to be found lying hidden beneath the Arab ruins as well as modern churches and palaces.
Valencia Spain
Valencia is a charming old city and the capital of the Old Kingdom of Valencia province of Spain that is well worth a visit. It is located on the Mediterranean Sea approximately 4 hours to the south of Barcelona and 3 hours to the east of Madrid. Valencia is famous for its Fallas festival in March, for being the birthplace of paella, for hosting the 2007 America´s Cup, and for the massive architectural project by Santiago Calatrava called The City of Arts and Sciences.
There used to be a river running through the center of the city but the river was redirected a while back and replaced by a beautiful park. This is a very nice place to while away any free time you have in the city on a sunny day.
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