Dana Gynther: an American Writer in Valencia
Dana Gynther was born in Saint Louis, Missouri, in the heart of the American Mid-West. At the age of ten she moved to Auburn, Alabama, where her father took up…
The Admiral’s Baths
Tucked at the end of a narrow, crooked street in the Mediterranean city of Valencia, you may be surprised to come upon an ancient public bathhouse, a surprising relic from…
Javier Alandes and Sorolla: Fire and Light
Javier Alandes is one of these people who seems to radiate so much enthusiasm when he speaks that you worry he might catch fire. And yet we met in a…
Fallas, a corpse, and corrupt politicians
The Valencian writer, Juan Ballester, is back with his third novel, “Ese otro que hay en ti” (Cuanto te quiero editions) -translated to English as “What we are made of”-, in…
Movies Made in Spain For Free
If you would like a free copy of the updated text of my book Movies Made in Spain, with over 900 films to date, just write to editor@valencia-international.com I’m sure…
Wonderful World, Extraordinary Valencia
Have you ever wondered where Europe’s only salt and pepper cellar museum is? Of course you have. We all have. Do you lose sleep at night asking yourself: “who was…
Cattle raising returns to the Pego – Oliva Marsh after 15 years without herds
A herd of cows will help create an ideal mosaic for marshland birds in protected natural areas such as the Pego-Oliva Marshland in the Valencian Community The Global Nature Foundation…
Virtual Museum Visits in Valencia
While we are all confined during the Corona Virus crisis, there is no reason why we should not continue cultural activities, such as visiting museums, at least virtually. One of…
Valencian Footballer Shines in Brazil and Highbury
Pablo Marí Villar was a central defender for Brazilian club Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, who was named as one of the top eleven players in the Brazilian league. In…
The Mona Lisa Wears Valencian Silk
Dolores Garcia Ruiz’s research shows that the silk garments of the model of the world’s most famous portrait are intimately related to Valencia and its silk art, and would not…
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