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Places 7th August 2023 MERCADO COLÓN OF VALENCIA (EXCLUSIVE REPORT)
By: 247valenciaDuring the early 1900s the Ensanche district of Valencia began to expand at a rapid pace, and the need for a market to meet the neighbourhood’s growing needs became apparent. A block in the centre of the district was split up, and construction on the immense building now known as Mercado de Colón begun. This […]
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Places 7th August 2023 ‘RADIO CITY’ … EXCLUSIVE REPORT!
By: 247valencia“If Radio City’s walls could speak, they would say: life is wonderful”. This legendary bar and live music venue is located in the heart of the old town of Valencia. It is known for its vintage vibe, luscious cocktails, and rhythmic music. From flamenco dancing to jazz and reggae nights, Radio City keeps the citizens […]
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Art 6th August 2023 ART IN VALENCIA…INTERVIEW WITH STREET ARTIST ‘FRESKALES’
By: 247valenciaDown a winding alleyway with pastel-coloured buildings in Valencia’s ‘El Carmen’ neighbourhood, is the studio of graffiti artist and mural painter Freskales, an artist who has lived in Valencia for 14 years. It was in this studio full of trinkets and paintings (and a friendly dog for company), that I sat down to speak with […]
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food and drink 6th August 2023 A BEER LOVER’S PARADISE: UNVEILING THE DELIGHTS OF ‘LAS CERVEZAS DEL MERCADO’
By: 247valenciaNestled within the bustling Mercado Colón, beer enthusiasts, foodies, and locals alike gravitate towards the captivating charm of ‘Las Cervezas del Mercado.’ This unique cervecería and restaurant have become a beloved destination for those seeking an exceptional beer experience in Valencia. As the sole establishment in Valencia boasting an impressive lineup of 16 taps and […]
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Places 5th August 2023 Mercat Central de València
By: 247valenciaIf you are visiting Valencia, the ‘Mercat Central de València’ is a must on your ‘to do’ list! Browse amongst residents doing their morning shopping as you embrace all the life and character this market has to offer. Filled with local traders and small independent businesses, it’s a great spot to find those hidden gems […]
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Art 5th August 2023 VALENCIA STREET ART…EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ‘NENA WAPA WAPA’
By: 247valencia24/7 Valencia: Explain to us the concept of your work as ‘NENA WAPA WAPA’… NENA WAPA WAPA: When I paint alone in the street and I can devote myself to my personal projects, to my ideas, and to expressing them, I speak above all of the feminine world and of concepts such as freedom. I […]
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Sports 3rd August 2023 ‘VALENCIA FOOTBALL’ … POSITIVE SIGNS SHOWN IN THE PRE-SEASON GAMES!
By: 247valenciaValencia CF have shown positive signs and ticked all the right boxes so far in the four pre-season games they have played during the summer. Youth and players from inside the club have been given playing time and the chance to step up a level, and all have done well, with varying degrees of success. […]
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craft beer 2nd August 2023 CRAFT BEER IN VINTAGE SURROUNDINGS….’LLÚPOL’ (CELLLER DE CERVESES)
By: 247valenciaLlúpol’s welcoming owner, Foll, has been a designer for over 20 years… as well as a connoisseur of craft beers since adulthood. He has married these interests in this atmospheric “beer cellar”, which for many years was a warehouse for fabric for mattresses and a bar in the 1960s. He tells us that Llúpol is […]
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Food 2nd August 2023 CAN’T ‘BEET’ A SUMMER SALAD!
By: 247valenciaBy now you probably all know my eternal love and fascination with the beet – my most favourite of vegetables. What did Tom Robbins say in ‘Jitterbug Perfume’? “A tale that begins with a beet will end with the devil. That is a risk we will have to take.” Great book, great vegetable. What’s that […]
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Art 2nd August 2023 A UNIQUE CONFLUENCE OF ART: SÉFORA CAMAZANO’S DUAL EXHIBITIONS (IN VALENCIA) ILLUMINATE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
By: 247valenciaRarely does one city have the privilege of hosting two distinct exhibitions by the same artist, let alone on the same subject. However, the accomplished Hispano-Brazilian artist Séfora Camazano has defied the norm, delivering a powerful artistic experience in Valencia through two concurrent displays centered around a shared theme: violence against women. The first exhibition, […]