Team Spain is with us at the moment, so blogging and bloggers are taking a back seat. All the same, I’m going to take a virtual trip to Valencia, which we’ve often visited after being with the family near Barcelona. This time though, as requested by Amanda for a Friendly Friday challenge (collaborating with Frank at Beach Walk Reflections). I’m focussing on just a few of the shapes I’ve seen there.
And where better to start than the futuristic Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències?





And quite nearby, in the Turia Gardens, you’ll find this bridge. which I highlighted recently. But this is a closer view.

Roof spaces: How about the Mercat de Colom? Or the so-very-different La Lonja – the old Silk Exchange?


And let’s finish off with something that may no longer be visible. Valencia’s big on street art, but I liked the bold geometry of this piece under construction.


This is scarcely a Tourist Info Guide to Valencia: but it’s a glimpse of some of the places worth hunting for in any visit there.
What beautiful captures Margaret.
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Thanks Cindy. They just ask to be photographed though.
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Valencia – The catwalk of architecture! That sounds a bit like an ad. I’ve missed my calling.
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Well, maybe you have. You’re the capitalist’s world’s poster-girl. Not.
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Hmmm. Let me think about that.
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Gorgeous shots! I’ve not been to Valencia (yet) but it would fit nicely with my plan to visit less touristy cities. I love Barcelona but I won’t be going back.
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I understand that. Actually, when you come to know it, it’s easy enough to get away from tourists in Barcelona. But it’s a challenge.
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My brother lived there for a while so I got to know it fairly well. I loved it, particularly the market before it was gentrified.
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Ah, that’s the market I included in my post. The Central market is still pretty workaday and great fun to visit. Lucky brother!
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Breath taking views of buildings and street art, wish I could see them for myself!
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Oh, I wish you could too Susan. But you ARE pretty well travelled.
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Fantastic photos
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Thanks Sheree. Fantastic place.
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Well, I think your guided version is great, Margaret! Love that futuristic centre of the arts and sciences, and the other architectural items aren’t to bad either
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Not at all bad. You can visit every century from about the 14th onwards and find something fabulous.
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Fab! And that bit of street art as well!
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Fabulous photos, Margaret, and I’m quite determined to get there some day. Sorry I’m a bit late here today to wish you a wonderful time with Team Spain. They’ll be happy to escape the heat for a while.
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They’re more than delighted, even if they landed when it was 39. Yep, Valencia is a Must-Visit.
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🤭💟
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I remember a past post about Valencia because of the way it caught my eye … and now you have reinforced my urge to visit the city by capturing intriguing architectural shapes that are pleasing to my eyes. Well done, Margaret … thanks for the pingback!
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You’re welcome. And yes, Valencia should be on your list.
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What fabulous photos Margaret. The reflective bridge is a superb capture!
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Thanks. I’m rather fond of that myself.
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Great shots. Enjoy your time with Team Spain 😊
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We are doing. And they’re loving the coolth.
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Fab photos totally capturing the luscious quality of all that daring and cutting edge architecture. Have a happy and fun family time.
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You didn’t mention ‘exhausting’ Agnes. I’d forgotten how energetic 18 months olds are! But Valencia is a great city to get to know.
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Definitely some sights worth hunting out here if/when we go to Valencia. I especially love the look of the photo opps at the arts and sciences centre, and those gorgeous roofs!
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You’d be kept extremely busy in Valencia, Sarah, and in nearby l’Albufera: https://margaret21.com/2017/12/01/snapshot-saturday-the-serenity-of-last-weeks-transformation/. And it’s not too busy either. Highly recommended.
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I just looked at your l’Albufera but couldn’t comment there – it looked serene indeed!
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It’s wonderful at any time of year, but these were winter shots. I’ve never been to Valencia in summer!
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Futuristic architecture in Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències.
Great selection for the prompt.
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It’s both attention-grabbling and exhilarating.
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I agree
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I like the mix of old and new architecture 🙂
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You can’t do better than Valencia!
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Great photos as always. Modern architecture can be absolutely stunning in the right place, but I am build a bridge to last kind of person. I love the photo of the bridge connecting people to the Turia Gardens. Beautiful. Enjoy your time with your family. Peace.
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It is a lovely bridge, isn’t it, particularly on a clear bright day like this was? Having a lovely – if exhausting time – with family. Thanks!
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What’s not to love about your post. You captured some excellent photo of Valencia. Love all the geometry you found. 😀 😀
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It was fun hunting. Thanks Cee.
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Wow…magnificent architecture. Beautifully captured, Margaret!
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Thanks Amy. It is indeed magnificent stuff.
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Great gallery Margaret.
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Thanks Andrew. You’ve been absolutely everywhere in Spain, but I don’t remember if you’ve been to Valencia?
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Valencia is undoubtedly a significant change from other Spanish cities; very unique, and we enjoyed it. Thanks, Margaret, for refreshing my memories with beautiful images.
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Ah, thanks! Yes, it has lots to recommend it, hasn’t it, good old Valencia?
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I admired the modern architecture though much prefer Seville and other cities.
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I understand that. It took me a while to get ‘under the bonnet’ of Valencia and enjoy its charms
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Gorgeous, thanks for sharing
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Thanks. It was a pleasure for me too.
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