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Free tour

The Demolished Valencia: What its streets hide

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Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Languages: Catalan and Spanish
Guru: Gabriel
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Registered on 23 August 2018
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Hi everyone! My name is Jerónimo. I was born in Buenos Aires in 1990, but I have been in love with Valencia for many years. I moved to the city in 2008 where I studied Art History, and stayed here since then, except in short occasions where I lived in Berlin, Madrid and Barcelona. In this last place I attended a masters in International Cultural Cooperation
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Tour description

Since Roman generals founded the city of Valentia, its inhabitants have walked, lived, traded and enjoyed its beautiful corners.

The main axes of the ancient Roman roads largely coincide with those that we find even today. All the cultures that have populated our city have left their mark, from the Muslim Atzucacs and its narrow streets to the medieval urbanism that has shaped the city in which we live.

We will talk about urban changes, those that took place at the end of the 19th century and throughout the 20th century and those that luckily did not take place.
But we will not only talk about urban issues and reforms. since the names of the roads themselves have undergone profound modifications. From those that the town granted in medieval times, the attempts by the authorities to "clean" the street of names that were politically incorrect, to the uncertain origins or mysteries that are resolved when knowing the origin of the most curious names of the town.

We will talk about toponymy and history, heritage and memories and echoes of the past.
Also in the way of modifying the street map, according to who held the power or the form of government and the new form that was found to honor certain people or institutions by labeling streets and avenues. We will wander through little crowded squares through tourist circuits, beautiful corners, romantic places and streets through which we will never be able to pass again.

We will try to evoke those memories of life, of commerce, of uproar, of circulating trams, of running children, of an incessant traffic of people, despite the very probable noise of vehicles with which they receive us today.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Carrer de lHospital 13 46001 Valncia Valencia Spain
Under the arch of the old General Hospital, main door of the Public Library, in front of Calle del Torno del Hospital
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).


Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
The Demolished Valencia: What its streets hide
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