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Over the course of centuries, the Region of Valencia was inhabited by a great number of civilisations. Each community had their very own set of cultures, traditions and customs, imprints of which they left behind. The Region of Valencia therefore boasts a vast and diverse cultural heritage that speaks of a fascinating past.
From north to south, you will come across culture in many forms, whether that be in museums, galleries and archaeological sites or castles and fortresses. Another way to get to know what the area is really about is through the festivals held here, celebrations you won’t find anywhere else in the world.
Cultural activities in the province of Castellón
Located in the north of the Region, the province of Castellón is home to some great historic treasures, such as the
cave art at Valltorta gorge and its connected museum, which is the only museum dedicated to Levantine Art. Museo de Historia Militar de Castellón will immerse you in military history while Museo de Bellas Artes exhibits pieces by some great artists. La Magdalena festival in Castelló de la Plana is a fanfare of traditions, dances and local costumes and Papa Luna castle, in Peñíscola, will transport you back to a time of great legends.
Cultural activities in the province of Valencia
Moving into the centre of the Region, the province of Valencia also has some extraordinary historic and cultural heritage to explore. Castillo de Cullera is a fortress with a long history while galleries such as Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània and IVAM, el Institut Valencià d'Art Modern offer you the opportunity to take a look at some contemporary work. You also won’t want to miss Les Arts, a futuristic theatre where you can enjoy a world-class programme featuring all sorts of disciplines, ranging from zarzuela and flamenco to opera, dance and jazz.
If all that has left you craving more culture, you could always take a cultural tour. The Holy Grail trail, for instance, which will take you on an exploration - that extends into the province of Castellón - of the towns and villages with a connection to the legend of the Holy Cup. Additionally you could visit Palacio Ducal in the seaside town of Gandia, you could discover the importance of Sagunto during Roman times and travel back to the time of the Borgia in the historic centre of Xàtiva.
Cultural activities in the province of Alicante
Last but by no means least, in the south of the Region, the province of Alicante has plenty of culture to show off. The destinations lining the Costa Blanca are home to the vestiges of ancient civilisations, such as the Iberian and Roman town of Lucentum in Alicante and Illeta dels Banyets in El Campello. You can also explore the castles in Vinalopó and discover the artistic and literary legacy of Azorín and Miguel Hernández. The area is bursting with sights and sculptures, such as Santuario de Santa María Magdalena de Novelda, Dama de Elche (The Lady of Elche) and the only play to be considered Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, Misteri d’Elx.
The Region of Valencia offers a myriad of different ways to explore its past. Come for a visit to soak it all up.
Enjoy one of the most complete routes in Cullera. 3,5 hours full of secrets of this city.
Include: Visit to Cullera Castle, Descent through the Way of Calvary, Neighborhood of the Well, Visit to the Civil War Shelter, Market, Horchata (typical drink), Church of the Santos Juanes, River's street, Town Hall, Casa de la Enseñanza (first built school), Boat Trip (45 minutes). This route will be done with our local guide that will tell you amazing and lovely stories from Cullera.
Enjoy an experience that will take you in a unique, playful and incredible way into the history of the most important relic of Christianity: the Holy Chalice, the Cup of the Last Supper.
Walking through the old town of the City of Valencia from the Official Interpretation Center of the Cathedral of Valencia and guided by the writer and director of the Classroom, Alicia Palazón, this experience will not leave you indifferent. It includes a visit to the Holy Chalice Classroom, the birthplace of St. Vincent Ferrer, a cultural tour to the Cathedral and, finally, entrance to the chapel where the Holy Chalice is kept.
The magic is in the small details and in Aula Grial we show you all of them.
Come with us on a journey back in time to learn about the history of life on Earth through the fossils displayed in the Palaeontological Museum of Elche. The museum's palaeontologists will also give you the chance to learn about how their work is made and you'll visit the laboratory, where you'll see the original remains of a dinosaur from Niger that is unique in the world - Spinophorosaurus nigerensis -, a dinosaur with a long neck and tail that is on temporary loan to the MUPE.
Travel through the exuberant Amazon region and experience, together with Bates, the danger, the perseverance and the success in a fascinating world where imitation is the surprising phenomenon with which an animal can adopt another's appearance and gain an edge in survival. Immerse yourself in the wild world of impressive beauty and captivating animal behaviour.
Accompany the naturalist Henry Walter Bates on his extraordinary eleven-year journey through the Amazon jungle. Discover how this young researcher risked his life for science in the 1850s.
Guided walk through El Barrio El Cabañal from the beach that inspired the master of painting Joaquin Sorolla to create his maritime works, the beach where the fishermen worked and sold fresh fish, in the 'Lonja de pescado', next to 'Fábrica de Hielo' and la Casa dels bous, to the streets formed by houses built at the beginning of the 20th century in popular art nouveau style. We will also know the most current and renovated Cabañal.
An entertaining walk, where you will find yourself at home.
Get to know El Cabañal, from the hand of an expert Tour guide. In one of the routes that will discover you Los Poblados Marítimos de Valencia.