Valencia

Valencia

Valencia or València is the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous Community of Valencia and the third largest city in Spain, with a population of 814,208 in 2009. It is the 15th-most populous municipality in the European Union. About 1,175,000 or 1,564,145. people live in the Valencia urban area and 1,705,742 or 2,300,000 in the Valencia metropolitan area. It is integrated into an industrial area on the Costa del Azahar. Its main festival, the Falles, is known worldwide, while the traditional dish, paella, originated around Valencia. The city contains a dense monumental...
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Country:Spain
Area:52 sq. mi.
Also known as:Valencia, Spain

Famous landmarks in Valencia

Mestalla
Mestalla

Estadio Mestalla is a football stadium in Valencia, Spain. The stadium is the home ground of Valencia Club de Fútbol. With a capacity of 55,000...
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Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Estadio Ciudad de Valencia

Estadi Ciutat de València is a football stadium in Valencia and is the home ground of Levante UD. The stadium holds 25,534 and was built in 1969.

Map of Valencia

Colleges and universities in Valencia

Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera
Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera
Valencia International Business School
Valencia International Business School

Famous people born in Valencia

Jose Iturbi
Jose Iturbi
Musical Artist, Film Actor

José Iturbi was a Spanish conductor, harpsichordist and pianist. He appeared in several Hollywood films of the 1940s, notably playing himself...
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Bebe
Bebe
Musical Artist, Film Actor

Bebe is a Spanish singer and actress. Bebe was born María Nieves Rebolledo Vila in Valencia de Alcántara, Spain. Her parents were members...
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Vicente Martín y Soler
Vicente Martín y Soler
Musical Artist

Vicente Martín y Soler was a Spanish composer of opera and ballet. Although relatively obscure today, in his own day he was compared favorably...
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Antonio Martos Ortiz
Antonio Martos Ortiz
Musical Artist

Antonio Martos Ortiz is a notable ex-member of the boyband D'NASH. He was known simply as Ony and was the passionate member of the band. In 2006...
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Enrique Rambal
Enrique Rambal
Film Actor

Enrique Rambal was a Mexican film actor. He appeared in 68 films between 1952 and 1971.

Ismael Merlo
Ismael Merlo
Film Actor

Ismael Merlo was a Spanish actor. He appeared in 82 films and television shows between 1941 and 1984. He starred in the 1966 film La caza, which won...
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Airports in or near Valencia

Valencia Airport
Valencia Airport
Airport code:VLC

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What famous people were born in Valencia?
  • A:
    Prominent people and popular celebrities born in Valencia include:
    - Santiago Calatrava
    - Francisco Javier Farinós
    - Juan Francisco García
    - Raúl Bravo
    - Raúl Albiol
    - José Francisco Molina
    - Rodrigo Gimeno
  • Q:
    Where are interesting places to visit in Valencia?
  • A:
    Tourist attractions include:
    - Polytechnic University of Valencia
    - Mestalla
    - Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
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