VALENCIA

INDEX1.Geography2.History3.Climate4.Important event5.Things to do6.Geting there

GEOGRAPHY Valencia the former capital of the Kingdom of Valencia and now chief town of the province, is the third largest city in Spain, is located near the Mediterranean coast on the right bank of the River Turia

HISTORY

-In second century BC Valencia fell into the hands of the Carthaginians. Became a Roman colony, which rose to prosperity in the reign of Augustus (in the second century BC).-In 413 passed to the Visigoths and to the Moors in 714, who called City of Joy. -In 1092 Valencia it became an independent kingdom, which was conquered by the Almoravids.2 years later Valencia it was recovered by the Mio Cid. But fell again in the hands of the Moors.

1228 it became the capital of a Moorish kingdom until its reconquest by Jaime I of Aragon. 1808 the city rises against the French.

The richness of the land and the variety of habitats the Valencian Region has been settled for many thousands of years.

The Visigoths, after the collapse of the Roman, the Muslim invasion in the 8th century marked a dramatic point

The region prospered with irrigation techniques, the cultivation of rice, the manufacture of paper…

The region prospered with irrigation techniques, the cultivation of rice, the manufacture of paper…

The Visigoths, after the collapse of the Roman, the Muslim invasion in the 8th century marked a dramatic point

CLIMATEAlicante, Valencia and Castellón form the three

provinces of the Region of Valencia, has more than 450 kilometres of coastline and beaches along the Mediterranean. With a total area of some 20,0000

square kilometres, but only 120 kilometres at its widest point, the area has both high mountains,

plains and beaches with a temperate climate yet with a desert and big forests in the interior.

IN THE NORTH THE HIGH ROCKY ARE INCREDIBLE COLD IN WINTER AN HAVE A WARM CLIMATE IN SUMMER.

IMPORTANT EVENT

THE FALLAS

The Fallas is one of Valencia's biggest events of the year. The Fallas occur from 15 March - 19 March when there is an explosion in the square in front of the city hall to mark the start of the festival. This event include parades and loud firework bangers. This figures or sculptures known as 'fallas' are constructed all over the city.It is a incredible event.

This figures or sculptures known as 'fallas' are constructed all over the city. These are giant caricatures figures .

THINGS TO DOVISIT FAMOUS PLACES: THE CATHEDRAL CITY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

The cathedral was built in the 4th century

This building was built on April 16, 1998

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MIGUELETE BIOPARK

Construction of the tower began in 1381 and ended in 1429.

This park was founded in 1965 and closed on July 31, 2007

THE PORT BEACHES

The port has a quay length of 12 km and a total storage area of 300 acres.

There are many beaches for to visit, but all are very nice

GETTING THEREYou con go to Valencia by car, by bus, by

train, by taxi or by ship.