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On 9 October 2011, Valencia celebrates two important dates in its history, the Region Of Valencia Day and Saint of the Community of Valencia and the Day of Saint Denis.
It was on 9 October 1238 that King James I of Aragon made his triumphal entry into Valencia. Days before the October 9, Muslims in the city of Valencia, had displayed the “senyal the king” (the “Real Senyera”, the Valencian Royal flag) on the walls of Valencia in surrender.
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Valencia hosts thousands of exciting events and activities. Browse highlights below to look for the event of your interest.
If you’re planning to travel to Valencia, consider coming this weekend… Valencia Street Circuit will be hosting the European Formula 1 Grand Prix between 24th and 26th June, the fourth competition held around the stunning Marina Real Juan Carlos I, by the Port of Valencia.
Alonso, Hamilton, Vettel, Button and Schumacher, the spectacle is assured with these five world champions taking part in this Grand Prix.
Tomorrow Friday 24 June, The Agora of the City of Arts and Sciences is hosting David Guetta’s concert, one of the DJ’s reference to the house scene and unrivalled top selling lists of electronic music. The event, organized by F1 Rocks will begin at 10pm.
Read the full storyThirty-two of the best Spanish Michelin-starred restaurants offer a gastronomic tour with mini-sized portions at reasonable prices (2, 3 and 4 euros) at the “Millesime Weekend” in Valencia.
During four days, until Sunday 12 June, the chefs will prepare dishes for everyone’s pockets that consist of tapas, rations, cocktails, gourmet products and distillates.
The New York modern art comes to Valencia with Art Battles. Bonaire will host the exhibition which has changed the way some artists show their talent to the world.
Bonaire shopping center of Valencia will play host to the biggest competition of live art from today. Valencia Art Battles is a show open to the public for an hour and a half during which the artists paint live on a particular topic, accompanied by the best live music.
Shakira will perform in Valencia on May 30, adding a new date to her ‘Sale el Sol’ Tour. The setting for the event will be the sophisticated Juan Carlos I Royal Marina by the Mediterranean sea. The Colombian artist will also perform in Almería (June 1), Madrid (3) and Bilbao (4).
Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased on www.ticketmaster.com.
The Global Championship Tour is for the third time one of the most emblematic events in Valencia. The futuristic City of Arts and Sciences will host this world class event on May 6-8, 2011.
The City of Arts and Sciences is an architectural cultural facility designed by the famous architects Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela, which attracts millions of tourist to Valencia every year. It is located at the end of the Turia River which part of it will become into the arena for the Global Champion Tour.
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The religious celebration of the Mysteries of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ has generated in the Christian people, customs, rituals and traditions that are always customized by the idiosyncrasy of each town. This is clearly shown in the Holy Week celebrations of the sailor towns of Valencia, Grao, Cabañal and Cañamelar.
Read the full storyThe Centro del Carmen welcomes “Portraits of the Belle Époque” an exhibition presenting outstanding painters such as Manet, Sorolla, Boldini and Whistler.
The exhibition is focused on the period between the Franco-Prussian and the First World War, known in Europe as Belle Epoque, characterized by a growth and significant economic turmoil policy that has produced great social changes. The portrait, with a significant commercial demand, illustrates the new individualism of a modern man and his interest by the image projected in their social environment.