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CTyankee

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5. evidently, Valencia wanted to get more tourists at other times than during Fallas so they asked

Reply to DFW (Reply #4)

Fri Jul 12, 2013, 08:03 AM

Jul 2013

architect Santiago Calatrava to design/build something to rival Bilbao's stunning Guggenheim Museum. Calatrava designed this jaw-dropping futuristic "City" with an opera house, sculpture garden and "Oceanografic."

Here's some pics of this fabulous place: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciutat_de_les_Arts_i_les_Ci%C3%A8ncies

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If you're ever in Barcelona [View all] DFW May 2013 OP

Thanks! locks May 2013 #1

Barcelona has been somewhat of an exception DFW May 2013 #2

I plan to go again next spring with my granddaughter. Then on to Valencia. Have you been there? CTyankee Jul 2013 #3

On a class trip, we once spent the night in Valencia, but I have no recollection of the city DFW Jul 2013 #4

evidently, Valencia wanted to get more tourists at other times than during Fallas so they asked CTyankee Jul 2013 #5

Spectacular! And I notice all names are in Catalan. Bravo! DFW Jul 2013 #6