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General Information (in alphabetical order)<br />
Transportation Tickets<br />
Valencia is covered by an extensive public transportation network, including four metro<br />
lines and public buses which travel to any part of the city. Apart from the single tickets,<br />
which can be bought at the metro stations and on the buses, there also are 1-day and 3-day<br />
tickets available which are sold at the Hotel Desk at a price of € 6 and € 12 respectively.<br />
Valencia<br />
Valencia is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean coast. Once the capital of its<br />
own kingdom, it now is a regional capital and Spain’s third largest city. Surrounded by<br />
immense orange orchards and sandy beaches, the city enjoys year-round sunshine and has<br />
become a popular business centre.<br />
The city was founded by the Romans, taken by the Visigoths, and prospered under the<br />
Moors. Each civilisation has left its mark: The historic centre includes a 13 th century<br />
cathedral (La Seo) with paintings by Goya and a splendid gothic 15 th century silk exchange<br />
(La Lonja). However, the city is looking to the future and is now home to one of Europe’s most<br />
exciting urban development projects. Some USD 200 million has been invested in building<br />
the immense and futuristic City of the Arts and Sciences (Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciencies)<br />
which is located near the port.<br />
Valencia means commerce and culture, cinema, theatre, mus<strong>eu</strong>ms, music and business.<br />
It is a centre for industrial design and avant-garde movements. Valencia is a city that never<br />
sleeps, with an extensive cultural line-up.<br />
During your stay in Valencia, you will also be able to enjoy the peace and quietness of<br />
several exceptional natural sites. Between the sea and the rice paddies, closed in by two<br />
river mouths, the Albufera Natural Park is a paradise for migratory birds and a recreation<br />
area for the city. Along the coast next to the Albufera there are broad sandy beaches.<br />
Venue<br />
Palacio de Congresos<br />
Avda. Cortes Valencianas, 60<br />
E-46015 Valencia, Spain<br />
The Palacio de Congresos is built by the world famous architect Norman Foster and an<br />
experience of its own.<br />
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