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Valencia is one of the largest cities in the country of Spain. The city was originally named “Valentia”. It acquired the name “Vigor” at the time of the rule of the emperor Valens. When the Muslim emperors took over the city, it was named “Balansiya”. Over the years due to sound changes the name of the city has become “Valencia”.
The history of the city dates back to 137 BC when it was established by Romans. Since then Valencia has been the home of the Moors, the Visigoths as well as the Aragonese. During the 15th as well as the 16th century the town acquired prominence and became a major city. At the time of the Spanish civil war, Valencia was made the capital of the republic. It was in 1982 that the city was given autonomous statutes. In 2003 the city was chosen as the destination for the well known America’s Cup. It was the first city in Europe to host the yacht race. The city will again be the host for the tournament in 2009.
Valencia is a vibrant tourist destination and boasts of some beautiful tourist sites. The city has beautiful architectural marvels that dot the town. There are structures that date back to the Arabic and the Roman times. There is the famous Cathedral called the Basilica metropolitana that was constructed between the 13th and the 15th century. It has been built in gothic style but also has elements of Romanesque and baroque architecture. At the side of the cathedral is the Basilica of the Virgin which is also built in gothic style. There is also the Late Gothic silk exchange that has been declared a heritage site by the UNESCO. There is the Central market in the town which is one of the largest such markets in Europe. One of the landmarks of the city is the City of Arts and Sciences. The place houses a museum, a theater house, an opera, restaurants, a park and many more other structures. Another fascinating site in the city is the Music Palace which is a modern architectural marvel.
The churches of the city also deserve special mention in that these are very well built with beautiful exteriors and intricately designed interiors. The Saints John church contains beautiful frescoes. The El Templo is a beautiful gothic structure. Besides these there is also the Colegio de San Juan, Colegio del Corpus Christi, and the Jesuit college. There are some beautiful squares and gardens in the city of which mention must be made of Playa de l’Ajuntament and the Playa de la Verge.
Valencia boasts of a robust economy which has been fuelled by the tourism as well as the construction sector. The port of the city is one of the largest in the Mediterranean and it handles a big chunk of the exports of Spain. The city has a pulsating nightlife and there are many clubs and pubs where you can jive away till the wee hours of morning. The gastronomic culture of the city is well known and some of the best dishes in the region include paella, fartons, rosquilletas, orxata, Spanish omelette, bu–uelos, and squid. The city has a good transportation network and there are rail and bus services that are available to the people in the region.