Algirós Neighbourhood

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...
Quatre Carreres Neighbourhood

Quatre Carreres Neighbourhood

Updated by Suitcase in SPAIN June 2023 Back to The Origins and Brief Histories of Valencia Districts article Quatre Carreres The district of Quatre Carreres derives its name from the four main roads that entered the Cap i Casal (an old name for Valencia). These roads...
Extramurs Neighbourhood

Extramurs Neighbourhood

updated by Suitcase in SPAIN June 2023 Table of Contents 1ExtramursArrancapinsEl BotànicLa PetxinaLa Roqueta Back to The Origins and Brief Histories of Valencia Districts article Extramurs Welcome to Extramurs, a vibrant district in Valencia divided into four unique...
The Origins and Brief Histories of Valencia Districts

The Origins and Brief Histories of Valencia Districts

This article was originally published in Spanish.  Available here including the complete reference and bibliography list.  Reprinted and translated with permission from ValenciaBonita.es   We have updated some of the infomation – June 2023. History: 138 BC (over...
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