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29th January 2023 “Superpop with Warhol” at the Ateneo Mercantil de Valencia!
The Warhol exhibition is truly an international reference of Pop Art and consists of 112 works and includes mythical pieces such as the famous Campbell’s soup, Mao and, of course, Marilyn Monroe. It is a unique opportunity to see works that are rarely exhibited, such as his ‘Ladies & Gentleman’ series where he portrayed the […]
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Places 
28th January 2023 AN AFTERNOON AT LA LONJA DE LA SEDA
In 1482, the first stone of what would become one of the 851 world heritage sites was laid. La Lonja, located in Plaza Mercado is a gothic-style building that, at first glance, may be mistaken for a religious building due to its many spiritual and biblical symbols. Declared a National Historic and Artistic monument in […]
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Places 
27th January 2023 ‘BOTANICAL GARDENS OF VALENCIA’
Hidden behind high walls and the shade of palms, the ‘Botanical Gardens of Valencia’ is a place of Science, Culture and Nature. Just minutes away from El Jardin Del Turia and Old Town Valencia, the Botanical Gardens is a secret paradise. The Botanical Garden of the University of Valencia originated from an orchard used to […]
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Places 
26th January 2023 ‘BEAR CLUB CENTRO’ / “BAR TORINO” (IRISH PUB) IN THE CENTRE OF VALENCIA
Steeped in the rich history of the bustling centre of Valencia and decorated in a classic old-fashioned style, ‘Bear Club Centro’ (also known as Bar Torino) has already earned its reputation as one of the leading Irish pubs in Valencia. You can enjoy ‘live sports’ here too! The downstairs seating area expands through the patio […]
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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
Mercado 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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BOOKS 
25th January 2023 Rosario Raro presents ‘El cielo sobre Canfranc’ for the first time in Valencia
Rosario Raro presents her book “El cielo sobre Canfranc” for the first time in Valencia today at 7pm. Previously selling out the day it was released, this book is now on its third edition. The Casino de Agricultura hosts the first Reading Club of the year with Rosario Raro, who is also joined by bookstagramer […]
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Health 
25th January 2023 WINTER VITAMINS: ALLIES TO HELP DEFEND YOU
Dr Gutiérrez Serantes explains that “new research underlines the special importance of combining different vitamins in the maintenance of one’s immune system.” Substances like tobacco and caffeine can interfere with the correct absorption of vitamin C and nutrients with antioxidant properties. Winter is one of the factors that has the biggest impact on our immune […]
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History 
25th January 2023 THE SEARCH CONTINUES: A ROUTE TO THE HOLY GRAIL
The ‘Holy Grail’ has been in the Cathedral of Valencia’s reliquary since 1437, hidden away from the public eye and not exhibited until 1916. According to tradition, the Holy Grail is the cup from which Jesus Christ drank from during the Last Supper making it the most important and venerated relic in Christian faith. The […]
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Art 
24th January 2023 NEW ART EXHIBTION AT ‘UBIK CAFÉ’ BY JON LANGFORD OF ‘THE MEKONS’
24/7 VALENCIA: Could you please tell us about your current Art Exhibition at Ubik Café? JON LANGFORD OF THE MEKONS: I had a show at ‘La Batisfera’ in the summer while ‘The Mekons’ were over making an album and that went really well – there was even an acoustic Mekons show – our first gig […]
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Places 
23rd January 2023 ST. PATRICK’S VALENCIA (IRISH PUB)
“A true Irish pub” that knows the craic! International staff who speak Spanish and English! FREE WIFI to all customers. Open from Monday to Saturday from 4pm ‘till late! It is open on Sundays from 12pm. Cosy interior with 5 rooms and 2 bars. A good mix of Spaniards, visitors and expats. They have 5 […]
