Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Nov 27, 2009, 8:09 am
The small Garden of Monforte, adjacent to the larger Viveros, is one of the more beautiful green spaces in Valencia (location). Its neo-classical design dates from the 1800s, and it’s said to be...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Nov 26, 2009, 5:53 am
Looking for a comfortable stay in a great location in Valencia, at a good price? Then the Hotel Acta Del Carmen might be for you. This hotel overlooks the Turia riverbed on the outskirts of Valencia&#...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Nov 24, 2009, 10:16 am
Seven works of one the world’s most renowned sculptors, Auguste Rodin, are currently on display in the Plaza de Ayuntamiento. And these aren’t “just any” Rodin art pieces. Val...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Nov 23, 2009, 3:35 am
We already covered Valencia’s incredible zoo, the Bioparc and thought it was time to pay a visit to our aquatic friends in Europe’s biggest aquarium, the Oceanografic. Found at the harbor ...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Nov 16, 2009, 10:42 am
Valencia’s old city center has a starring role in a new 48-page comic by Ana Miralles and Emilio Ruiz, called De mano en mano. The story follows a €20 bill as it passes to various people thro...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Nov 13, 2009, 7:46 am
I thought Google choosing Valencia as one of the first Spanish cities for the Street View feature of their maps was amazing (which by the way has been updated and now nearly every street is available)...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Nov 12, 2009, 1:49 pm
2009 has been Valencia’s year of “firsts”. The first ATP tennis tournament, US style rodeo, and Oktoberfest were among the highlights. So now, Valencia presents the very first Feria...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Nov 11, 2009, 10:54 am
How about this? For the 2010 edition of the America’s Cup, ditch the yachts and put the presidents of Alinghi and Oracle/BMW in canoes, rowing for their lives away from Valencia’s Mayor Ri...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Nov 10, 2009, 12:59 pm
Photo Credit: Geek7 Nou Mestalla? Meh. Agora-Shmagora. The most highly anticipated upcoming construction (at least in our household) has suddenly become Valencia’s new casino, to be situated on...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Nov 8, 2009, 1:59 pm
The City of Arts and Sciences is almost certainly the most photographed area in Valencia. Found at the end of the Turia riverbed park, I’ve been to the CAC numerous times for jogging, sightseein...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Nov 6, 2009, 3:24 pm
It won’t be news to any of our US-based readers, but 1983’s beloved and massively successful science fiction miniseries V is currently being given an update. V is about a race of aliens (...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Nov 6, 2009, 7:45 am
I’ve been visiting family in Ohio for about 2 weeks now, which is time enough to reflect on some of the differences & similarities between my adopted and birth homes… here are 8 things whi...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Nov 4, 2009, 7:17 am
Finally back in Valencia, and happy to be here. The autumn in Midwest America is beautiful — colorful trees, and crisp refreshing weather — but nothing can compare to the beautiful climate...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Nov 1, 2009, 1:17 pm
The inaugural event for Calatrava’s Agora is the ATP Open 500 tennis tournament, which is on right now until November 8th. I went to see Alberto Martin play Andy Ram but was mostly interested in the...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Oct 26, 2009, 9:39 am
We’re more than a few days late on this news, but no bother — we’ll have a whole year to get to know María Pilar Giménez and Ariadna Galán: the new Fallera Mayor and Fallera Mayor...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Oct 16, 2009, 5:11 am
This morning, I hauled out my jacket out of the closet for the first time this year. A sad annual milestone. Still, it’s mid-October, so I shouldn’t be complaining. It feels like the co...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Oct 14, 2009, 9:48 am
Habitual readers of the blog will remember the burning and subsequent destruction of the Teatro Princesa in the middle of the city. It was big news for us, because the theater was adjacent to our apa...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Oct 14, 2009, 3:10 am
This past Friday, Valencia celebrated one of its most important holidays — Nou d’Octubre, the Day of the Valencian Community. We drank plenty of coffee in the morning and put on comfortab...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Oct 11, 2009, 9:51 am
It has been awhile since our last Mascletà. And this one was worth the wait! Fallas 2010… already looking forward to it. -Hostels in Valencia, B&Bs, Holiday Rentals
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Oct 10, 2009, 12:32 pm
October 9th, the Day of the Valencian Community, got off to a bang as soon as the clock struck midnight. On Thursday night, we grabbed a spot on Paseo Alameda for the international fireworks festival...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Oct 8, 2009, 4:37 am
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 about this monastery near Plaza España, and its ...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Oct 6, 2009, 7:56 am
October 9th is the Day of the Valencian Community, kind of like 4th of July in the States. Though, I suppose it’s different, because it’s a celebration for a specific Spanish state and no...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Oct 5, 2009, 9:55 am
Carmen and the historic city center are great, but can be overly loud and crowded. Stay in Russafa Youth Hostel, and you’ll experience one of Valencia’s most hip and interesting neighborho...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Oct 5, 2009, 5:54 am
October 9th, the Day of the Valencian Community, is coming up in a couple days, so it seems like a good time to introduce Lo Rat Penat — custodians of Valencian language and culture. Founded in...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Oct 1, 2009, 3:50 am
After a massively successful stay in Madrid’s Prada museum, an exhibition with Joaquín Sorolla’s famous series of paintings, “Vision of Spain”, as its centerpiece has returned...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 30, 2009, 1:21 pm
The Parque de Marchalenes (or Marxalenes, in Valencian) is situated in the middle of the north-western neighborhood of Valencia which shares its name, and was inaugurated in June of 2001. (Location on...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 29, 2009, 2:49 am
Finally! After years in Europe, we finally found a great Mexican restaurant which can stand up against our favorites in the States. El México de María is a small, popular place on C/ Denía in Ruzaf...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 27, 2009, 7:31 am
Last night, we caught the American Rodeo in the Plaza de Toros on the first of its two nights in the city. Quite a spectacle — the show is two hours long and packed full of entertainment. In a...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 24, 2009, 4:22 am
During Argentina’s Dirty War of 1976-1983, the military government sponsored and supported violence against its own citizens, attempting to root out dissidents and radicals. By most accepted acc...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 23, 2009, 11:00 am
Pamper yourself! Enjoy a weekend in the Sea View Junior Suite (aka Suite Malvarrosa) of the Spa Hotel Las Arenas right on top of Malvarrosa Beach. From the suite, you would have had a fantastic view f...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 22, 2009, 10:25 am
The 5th edition of Valencia.Art, a festival celebrating Contemporary Valencian art, is set to take place in the Centro del Carmen (location) on the first four days of October. This is the first time ...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 21, 2009, 8:03 am
On Saturday we managed to go to the Oktoberfest. We had originally planned on going for the inaugural day, but the weather wasn’t playing along. It was a blast, but only after about 90 minutes...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 19, 2009, 5:26 am
Just into his 4th song during his Friday night concert in Valencia’s Velódromo Luis Puig, Leonard Cohen collapsed and had to be rushed to the hospital. The 75-year old singer/author/all-around...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 18, 2009, 12:00 pm
Summer is over! Are you relieved, or feel kind of sad about it? Either way, here are some images from the last couple of weeks which demonstrate how the season is changing. -Photograph...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 17, 2009, 7:54 am
Grüß Gott, mein Madel! Starting today, September 17th, through the 21st you can experience Deutschland in Valencia, at the Bierfest in the Plaza de Toros. This is the first time an Oktoberfest rel...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 16, 2009, 12:29 pm
Garry Kasparov and Anatoli Karpov are both living legends in the world of chess. Their encounters have always been historic and, this September, “Karpov v. Kasparov” is coming live again. ...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 15, 2009, 11:33 am
Near Ángel Guimera metro station is one of Valencia’s few authentic Peruvian restaurants, La Totorita. Peruvian cuisine is one of the most varied and highly praised in the world, thanks to a u...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 14, 2009, 1:33 pm
What do you think about staying in your own apartment in Valencia at almost hostel prices? The Blue Moon Apartments are tucked away in the heart of El Carmen and are perfectly situated for the explora...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 14, 2009, 6:14 am
For the first time in its history, Spain is about to experience American-style rodeos. The Rodeo Europe Tour is coming to 12 cities on the Iberian peninsula and Valencia is one of the chosen — ...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 9, 2009, 8:49 am
Hoping to drum up some post-summer business, the Valencia Bioparc is selling all tickets at their children’s price. Curiously, in their ads which trumpet this (”In September, we’re ...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 8, 2009, 11:23 am
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 of the city...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 7, 2009, 10:59 am
Blasco Ibañez T-Shirt Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is one of the most important figures in contemporary Valencian history. The author, politician, journalist and adventurer made a huge mark on the Comun...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 4, 2009, 12:12 pm
Andre Greipel, © Reuters The 7th Stage of the La Vuelta a España arrives in Valencia tomorrow, Saturday 5th. It’s a chance to see some of the best cyclists in the world compete in 30km i...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 3, 2009, 6:45 am
One of the greatest things about Valencia is that it’s not all that fashionable. I mean that in the best way possible — the people walking up and down Calle La Paz are certainly stylish a...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Sep 2, 2009, 11:16 am
If you’ve spent much time walking around Valencia, you’ll be familiar with the carts of Món Orxata, hawking delicious horchata to hot, thirsty pedestrians. They’re a mainstay of th...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Aug 31, 2009, 9:34 am
Last night, Valencia CF kicked off the season in grand fashion, with a satisfying 2-0 victory over Sevilla. Both “Los Che” and Sevilla are looking for the title of “Best Team that I...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Aug 28, 2009, 10:52 am
When it comes to T-Shirts with a Valencian theme, there aren’t really too many options available in souvenir shops, especially if you’re interested in unique designs. “I Heart Valenc...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Aug 26, 2009, 12:52 pm
Another photo set from our walk through Ruzafa. Today we’ll take you to the Ruzafa Market: – Valencia T-Shirts
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Aug 26, 2009, 8:19 am
If you’re just hearing about it now, it’s already too late. The Tomatina is just one part of the yearly summer festival in Buñol, but it’s become one of the most famous party tradit...
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Vincente H. posted an article on Hola Valencia - Aug 25, 2009, 11:12 am
I don’t get the F1. Why people enjoy it (or motor sports in general, for that matter) is a mystery which evades my comprehension. But, people do enjoy it. A lot of people! On Sunday afternoo...
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