Stretching across a distance of over 130 square kilometres, Valencia is the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona. It is home to a population of over 800,000 inhabitants of which a significant percentage are foreign born residents. Valencian...more
Stretching across a distance of over 130 square kilometres, Valencia is the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona. It is home to a population of over 800,000 inhabitants of which a significant percentage are foreign born residents. Valencian and Spanish are the two most commonly used languages in the city. It has been recognised for its importance in the global economic system and is considered to be amongst the world's "Gamma"-rank global cities.
Valencia is located to the east of the Iberian Peninsula on the banks of the Turia river. Throughout history it has been considered to have been Spain's Mediterranean port, with the Port of Valencia being the largest port in the Mediterranean Sea and the one of Europe's busiest container ports. Its coast is also home to some of the finest beaches in the area.
Valencia is home to a number of fascinating architectural buildings, cathedrals, medieval churches, museums, and squares and gardens. It is also famous for its exciting festivals such as the Falles and the annual tomato throwing festival, and prominent places-of-interest include the City of Arts and Science, Barri del Carme, Valencia Cathedral, the La Lonja de la Seda, Torres de Quart and the Valencian History Museum.
The Valencia Airport is located about 10 kilometres away from the city centre and is amongst the busiest airports in Spain. The airport sees millions of passengers every year and handles flight connections to around 15 countries in Europe.
Valencia is a city brimming with various Halal food options for Muslim travelers. Below are some of the restaurants that you can visit:
A number of mosques are found in Valencia, including the Gran Mezquita de Valencia, the biggest mosque to the Valencian community which was first opened in 1994. Aside from it, Muslim travelers can also visit Islamic League Mosque and Centro de Islamico.
Av del Profesor López Piñero, 7, 46013 Valencia, Spain
C/ Eduardo Primo Yúfera (Científico), 1B, 46013 Valencia, Spain
Calle Arquitecto Rodríguez, 19 46019 Valencia Spain
Calle San Ernesto, 12-16 46900 Torrent, Valencia Spain
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Prayer times for Valencia,Spain