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food and drink 25th May 2023 SAVOURING TAPAS AT THE NEW ‘MERCADO DE LA IMPRENTA’
By: 247valenciaNear Plaza España and hidden in the Calle de la Mascota you will find the emblematic ‘Mercado de la Imprenta.’ It was once a printing house but has now been converted into a marketplace, which has become the largest gastronomic market in Valencia! At first sight, the market appears slightly obscured and concealed between buildings, […]
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Art 17th May 2023 ELVIRA GARCÍA-MATRES: POURING COLOURFUL EXPERIENCES INTO CERVEZAS DEL MERCADO
By: 247valenciaAmidst the shores of Sorolla, enchanting Latin gardens, picturesques villages, sun-kissed bicycles, and bustling Indian markets, the experiences of researcher and physicist Elvira García-Matres unfold – a journey that fuels her dreams. These vivid and captivating visions are now shared in the impressive exhibition titled “Vivencias en Color” (Experiences in Colour), captivating visitors at the […]
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Places 14th May 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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food and drink 30th March 2023 MARÍA ANGELES MONTEAGUDO WINS THE III TITAINA VALENCIANA TOURNAMENT AT MI CUB
By: 247valenciaAs winter is well and truly over and the Valencian sun is shining, spring is finally amongst us. For Mi Cub, the tapas restaurant in Mercado de Colón, the changing of seasons is particularly relevant as it is time for them to introduce a typical and traditional Valencian recipe into their menu as a part […]
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food and drink 19th March 2023 MERCADO CENTRAL, VALENCIA: “THE CATHEDRAL OF THE SENSES”
By: 247valenciaValencia’s Central Market stands proudly near La Lonja de la Seda and Los Santos Juanes Church, as one of the most visited buildings in the city. Opened in 1928, this “theme park for gastronomy”, is one of the largest food markets in Europe and a true representation of Valencia as a city. In 1914, Valencia […]
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food and drink 26th January 2023 ‘LA SARDINA DE BOTA’: REVIEWING THE POPULAR SEASONAL DISH AT ‘MI CUB’ IN MERCADO DE COLÓN
By: 247valenciaMercado de Colón was designed during the 1990s by architect Francisco Mora who was heavily influenced by the Catalan Modernist Movement, particularly the works of Gaudí in Barcelona. The building has exquisite facades with colourful ornamentation, rich decoration and architectural aspects that never cease to astonish. As an iconic example of Valencian Art Nouveau, the […]
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Popular Festivals 24th December 2022 A VALENCIAN CHRISTMAS!
By: 247valenciaIf you are lucky enough to be celebrating the festive season in Valencia this year, there are plenty of fun-filled Christmas activities to keep you occupied! From December right through to January, the city is transformed into a spectacle of twinkling lights, festive cheer and markets filled with seasonal items just begging to be gifted […]
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Food 26th October 2022 ‘MI CUB’ DEBUTS NEW AUTUMN RECIPE – MEATBALLS WITH PUMPKIN SAUCE AND BLUE CHEESE
By: 247valenciaOn Tuesday 25th October, ‘Mi Cub’ presented their new dish of the Autumn season. In line with its annual ‘Four Seasons of the Terreta’ tradition, a new recipe is birthed upon the arrival of every new season using locally sourced ingredients and prepared by expert chefs. The star of this new recipe is the pumpkin […]
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Art 19th October 2022 Las Cervezas del Mercado de Colón inaugurate “Twinfilms” exhibition.
By: 247valenciaOn Monday 17th October Las Cervezas del Mercado de Colón welcomed “Twinfilms” for their exhibition, “La Luz de los Océanos”, an ode to oceans around the world. The Valencian twins behind the “Twinfilms” project, have travelled the world as photographers and video producers for large corporations such as Redbull, Arenal Sound, Blue Banan, Rip Curl, […]
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Food 10th September 2022 INTRODUCING ‘PLATO DEL BUEN ROLLO’: GOOD VIBES AT THE ‘MI CUB’
By: 247valenciaOn a hot Wednesday morning, I made my way towards the Mercado de Colón. Located just off Gran Via, in what feels like a more upmarket side venture, the Market is home to some famed restaurants and clothing rails on the weekends. Mi Cub, located in the back right corner, is a personal favourite of […]
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