Founded by the Roman colony in 138 BC, Valencia is the third largest city of Spain with population of over 1.5 million people. It has global city status meaning it’s considered to be an important part of the global economic system. Due to the heritage of the ancient monuments and cultural attractions, Valencia is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. The most popular monument is the Valencia Cathedral, which is a Roman Catholic parish church. Consecrated in 1238 by the first Bishop of Valencia after the Reconquista, it was built over the site of the former Visigothic Cathedral. The city is home to the internationally famous football club – Valencia C.F. who have won the domestic league twice in the last twelve seasons.
Posted: October 30, 2014 |In:HolidaysValencia
