Hostels in VALENCIA, SPAIN

Valencia – The Summer City of Spain

Valencia is better known as the summer city of Spain, as it is mostly visited by tourists in this season. Being the capital city of Autonomous Community of Valencia and the third largest city of Spain, Valencia is a well-known name on the world’s map.

History:
Iberian people are considered as first visitors to the city of Valencia. Roman foundations were established in and around 2nd century. After that, Greeks, Visigoths and Muslims were some of the many visitors that witnessed the rise of Valencia. King James I conquered the city in the 13th century, but didn’t annex it to his empire, but made it an autonomous kingdom. Middle Ages brought economic growth for the city, though the city’s economy went on declining due to events like war of Germania in the 16th century and it is considered as the dark age of Valencia.

The modern history of the city talks about the War of Succession, Napoleon invasions and industrialization in the 19th century. Rapid development and economic growth has turned the city into a popular tourist destination.

Popular Places:
Popularl for accommodating The City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia has some interesting tourist destinations in the form of museums. L'Hemisferic offers interactive displays and Museo de las Ciencias Principe Felipe is known as the museum for technological equipments. L'Oceanografic is the famous aquarium in the city and largest one in Europe.

Palacio de las Artes is among the famous auditoriums that can be visited to view opera and music shows. In order to explore the historic treasure of the city, one can consider visiting the sites like Torres de Serrano and Torres de Quart. El Miguelete is the famous tower located in the Cathedral, the world-famous monument in Valencia. The Botanic Garden can also be visited to explore vast species of plants and trees. 

The Plaza del Ayntamento is one of the many squares in the city that can be visited to witness buildings with a mix of classical and modern architectures. Lonja de los Mercaderes or the Silk Exchange building is the true representative of gothic art style.

Getting around:
Valencia Metro is the most convenient way to get around the city, a good guide is to check the metro map for the best routes. A number of rail and bus services are also operated to connect various parts of the city. One can also hire car rentals and taxi services to commute from one place to another.

Places of Entertainment:
Bars and nightclubs are the best entertainment places in the city. During summer, one can enjoy irresistible nightlife at white sandy beaches of Valencia. The city is well-known for gastronomic culture and one can relish upon dishes like paella and squid. 

Accommodation Options:
One can choose one of the many hotels for comfortable accommodation. The city accommodates luxurious as well as budget hotels for tourists. Private flats, villas and apartments can also be chosen among great accommodation options, there are great budget accommodation options in Valencia, such as youth hostels, bed and breakfast, guesthouse, motels and camp sites. A number of shopping places and malls can be visited in various parts of the city.

Currency:
Euro is the currency used for spending in the city of Valencia. Change your money in bureaus and bank exchange points which can be easily located in the city, check the news and internet for the latest exchange rate.

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