Valencia

Valencia,Spain Ven a Valencia la ciudad de las artes las ciencias

Coat of arms
 * (Shown above) The city of Valencia's coat of arms can be seen many places throughout the city, from the Mercado Central, to the Post Office, to the manhole coverings on the street. It’s even been engraved into the city’s cathedral. As you can see there are two crowned L’s, this is the most mysterious part of the shield, symbolizing the loyalty shown by Valencia to Pedro the Ceremonious. There is also a bat, Valencia’s well-known mascot, flies above the colors and royal crown.

Map of Valencia Valencia is located in the eastern section of Spain, bordering the Mediterranean Sea. -Valencia is the third largest city in Spain -Valencia's population is between 1.5-1.6 million people

Attractions ** The City of Arts and Sciences ** ** L'Oceanografic ** **Las Fallas**
 * The City of Arts and Sciences is an entertainment cultural architectural complex in Valencia. It is very important modern tourist destination in Valencia and is made up of eight buildings.
 * This huge aquarium is located in the east side of Valencia. It is filled with many different habitats housing 45,000 animals and 500 species. They offer activities such as sleeping with the sharks and trainers for the day, which allows people older than 13 to help train dolphins and other animals.
 * Las Fallas is the most unique and crazy festivals in Spain. The Fiesta is the creation and destruction of nintos. The nintos are on the streets from March 15th to March 19th, the day known as La Crema (the burning). That morning men will stuff nintos with fireworks. All nintos are set on fire exactly at 12 a.m. midnight. Las Fallas is meant to get rid of the old and bring in the new.

Food
 * Valencia is known for it's arroz (rice) and it's naranjas (oranges). They are mostly famous for their rice dish called "Paella", there is many different types of Paella like Paella de Marisco, Paella Valenciana, and Paella Vegetarian.

Fun Facts! -The weather in Valencia can be very hot, its highest temperature it has ever reached 107 degrees. -Valencia is the only place in Spain to have two American football teams in their professional league. -Valencia is a lead in the economy of Spain, producing many things.

History -Valencia was founded by the Romans in 138 B.C. Land was given to soldiers who had fought for the Roman Emperor. On October 9, 1238 King Jamie I defeated the Moors and redesigned the city. As they entered the 21st century Valencia continues to be a major city, the third largest in Spain. Home of many tourist attractions and historic sights!

Sports **American Futbol** During the American futbol season (which lasts for the majority of the year) Spanish cities, towns and villages rally behind their favorite teams. Valencia is lucky to have two teams playing in La Liga, the top division in Spain as well as one of the leading American Futbol leagues. Both teams' stadiums are located on the opposite side of the Turia riverbed.

Valencia Cf is futbol club in Valencia, Spain. They have won six L Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, Two Fairs Cups, one UEFA cup, one UEFA winners' cup, and two UEFA Super Cup's.