Monumental building built throughout the 1850s neoclassical style.
When we talk about Valencia, many people automatically think of beaches, paella, faults and the City of Arts and Sciences. But this Mediterranean city hides much more than tourist postcards: it is full of real stories, unexpected corners and details that even many Valencians are unaware of.
From record-breaking buildings to century-old institutions that are still active today, we tell you about 10 curiosities that will make you look at Valencia with different eyes.
The purpose of this building was none other than to hold the famous bullfights.
At times of the year when there are no bullfighting fairs, it is used for concerts, medieval fairs, street markets or even festivals such as the beer festival. Valencia&Go We are defenders of responsible tourism and we are confident that a better world exists without the need for this type of public torture of animals. (specifically bulls and horses).
Little by little the Spanish society is admitting the cruelty of these celebrations, so much so, that in several autonomous communities they are totally forbidden, let's hope that soon it will happen in our beloved Valencia and it will be a place where only cultural events can take place.
