You have chosen LEC for your next teen language trip to Spain ? True to our mission—to help you discover every nook and cranny of your destination country even before you leave—our organization is taking you today to the Valencia area for a quick tour of the city…
Valencia in Spain, France, Venezuela…
It is sometimes confused with other cities of the same name: with the French city of Valence, of course, in the Drôme department, but also with the Venezuelan city of Valencia, with which it is, incidentally, twinned. But make no mistake: Valence is one of a kind —at least in Spain…
Valencia: a city, a province, and an autonomous community
During a language study trip to Spain for teenagers, it is Valencia that is known as the city of Valencia. It serves as the capital of both the province in which it is located and the autonomous community of which it is a part. The latter is situated on the Mediterranean coast and borders Catalonia, Aragon, Castile-La Mancha, and the Region of Murcia.
Valencia, Spain's third-largest city
Valencia is the country’s third-largest city in terms of population, after Madrid and Barcelona—cities you may have the opportunity to explore during a future teen language study trip to Spain. In 2012, Valencia had a population of approximately 797,000, which is more than any city in France except for Paris and Marseille.
What to see in Valencia?
Valencia reveals itself as you explore its many monuments and cultural sites, starting with its cathedral, founded in 1262. Other Gothic religious monuments are also well worth a closer look; these structures were often remodeled during the Baroque period and are rich in Italianate works by painters of the 16th-century Valencian school. Be sure to also visit the Merchants’ Guild Hall, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.