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Benicalap Neighbourhood

Updated by Suitcase in SPAIN June 2023 Back to The Origins and Brief Histories of Valencia Districts article Benicalap Benicalap, a district in Valencia, derives its name from an old Muslim farmhouse mentioned in the “Llibre de Repartiment” as...

Algirós Neighbourhood

Updated by Suitcase in SPAIN June 2023 Back to The Origins and Brief Histories of Valencia Districts article Algirós Algirós is a district in Valencia, deriving its name from the Arabic term Al-Zurûb, meaning “the channel.” This name refers to the Mestalla...

Three Wise Men Parade 2023 in Valencia: schedule and route

Image courtesy of Valencia City Hall archives. NOTE: This article was originally published in Spanish and translated with permission. https://www.valenciabonita.es/2022/11/21/cabalgata-de-reyes-magos-de-2023-de-valencia/ Three Kings Parade in the city of Valencia...

Olivereta Neighbourhood

Updated by Suitcase in SPAIN June 2023 Back to The Origins and Brief Histories of Valencia Districts article Olivereta The Olivereta district, nestled in the western part of Valencia City within the Extramurs district, offers a vibrant and lively atmosphere. Bordered...

Patraix Neighbourhood

Updated by Suitcase in SPAIN June 2023 Back to The Origins and Brief Histories of Valencia Districts article Patraix Patraix, a municipal district in Valencia, derives its name from the ancient neighborhood of Patraix, which has Roman origins. Tombstones with...