Fun facts about Valencia
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The Latin name of Valencia was 'Valēntia', meaning 'strength' or 'valour'.
Valencia
Spain
Valencia, known officially and in Valencian as València, is the capital of the Valencian Community and the province of the same name in Spain. It is located on the banks of the Turia, on the east coast of the Iberian Peninsula on the Mediterranean Sea.
From the “Name” section
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During the period of Islamic rule, Valencia was called Medina at-Tarab, meaning 'City of Joy'.
Valencia
Spain
Valencia, known officially and in Valencian as València, is the capital of the Valencian Community and the province of the same name in Spain. It is located on the banks of the Turia, on the east coast of the Iberian Peninsula on the Mediterranean Sea.
From the “Name” section
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Valencia became a major slave trade centre in the 15th century, second only to Lisbon.
Valencia
Spain
Valencia, known officially and in Valencian as València, is the capital of the Valencian Community and the province of the same name in Spain. It is located on the banks of the Turia, on the east coast of the Iberian Peninsula on the Mediterranean Sea.
From the “History” section
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The Albufera lagoon, located about 12 km south of the city, has become a freshwater lagoon over time.
Valencia
Spain
Valencia, known officially and in Valencian as València, is the capital of the Valencian Community and the province of the same name in Spain. It is located on the banks of the Turia, on the east coast of the Iberian Peninsula on the Mediterranean Sea.
From the “Geography” section
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Valencia was selected in 2003 to host the historic America's Cup yacht race, the first European city to do so.
Valencia
Spain
Valencia, known officially and in Valencian as València, is the capital of the Valencian Community and the province of the same name in Spain. It is located on the banks of the Turia, on the east coast of the Iberian Peninsula on the Mediterranean Sea.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: William Warby · CC BY 2.0