The Past



The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.

L. P. Hartley   1895-1972 

Wednesday 11 June 2008

ABC Wednesday - V for Valencia

Valencia founded by the Romans in BC 138 is Spain's third city - a busy vibrant place, the city is circled by the dry river bed of the Rio Turia.

This river bed has been developed into gardens , sports areas and the City of Arts and Science - Ciutat de les arts i de les ciencies.



You can find here cinemas, dolphinarium, concert hall, gardens and museums.


For more information see http://www.cac.es


All very modern design..  Here the flamingos are having a rest.


Situated not too far from the city centre - walk or take the local bus. This covered garden has a wonderful  display of cacti.


He looks a bit wild !!

14 comments:

mrsnesbitt said...

Gosh early bird!
Valencia also has a great Race Track which is used for World Superbike Races....always looks so sunny!

Gerald (SK14) said...

that wild statue is most intriquing.

Juliana said...

nice V post you have.

Mine in here Thanks

Anonymous said...

Great shots for all of them.

My ABC in here Thanks

Rune Eide said...

I can see that Valencia has changed a lot since I was there - but that was in 1977...

Thanks for shearing!

Anonymous said...

I like all these modern design photos you have today. A very interesting place to visit!

Petunia said...

WoW! Great shots of a beautiful place:)

Petunia's ABC

Leslie: said...

The photos are fantastic when opened up! What incredible architecture - that's what I love about Europe. It's not even close to Canada's architecture. Pop by to see my "V" today! :D

Unknown said...

Great shots of a nice place.
Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Very nice post for V. I like your Cornwall garden guy who needs a haircut also :0)

photowannabe said...

Fascinating place. I didn't know about Valencia...thanks for the info.

Neva said...

I like the statue.....nice.

Katney said...

I think I need to go back to visit places I saw 40 odd years ago. Things have changed or my memory is defective.

nina at Nature Remains. said...

Cool place to Visit!

Nina at Nature Remains

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