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Sites to See…Institut Valencia d’Art Modern (IVAM), Valencia (Spain)

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This contemporary art museum reflects the vibrant art scene that is thriving in Valencia. The museum is split into two buildings that house over 10,000 works that illustrate the fundamental expressions of art in the 20th century.

The Julio González Centre, opened in 1989, contains both permanent and temporary exhibits displaying works from Abstract and Pop Art, through to European Informalism and the New Figurative movement. Its permanent collection showcases works by Julio González, a leading modern Spanish artist, as well as works by equally celebrated artists, including Ignacio Pinazo, Tàpies, Chillida, Arroyo, and Paul Klee.

The Sala de la Muralla, opened in 1991, is located in the basement and houses a large stretch of Valencia’s medieval city wall, which was demolished over one century ago and discovered during the building of the museum.

  • Guillem de Castro, 118
  • Valencia, Spain
  • Phone: (963) 86 30 00
  • Website: IVAM

Photo credit: IVAM

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Time to Save…Valencia Tourist Card (Spain)

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Be sure to purchase a Valencia Tourist Card for your visit to this beautiful city. The card offers free public urban transport, as well as discounts at museums, leisure activities, shops, and restaurants.

Cards are available for 24, 48, or 72 hours, and range in cost from €13.50 – €22.50, so you can pick the one that best fits your needs. For more info on the card, click here. 

Photo credit: Valencia Tourist Card

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Checking In…Hospes Palau de la Mar, Valencia (Spain)

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This 5-star boutique hotel is housed in an elegant 19th C. mansion that is centrally located in the Eixample Noble area, close to the historic part of town and Turia Gardens. The building’s design is elegant and classic, with vaulted marble archways and beautifully carved wooden staircases, while the guest rooms are decorated in a comfortable contemporary style.

  • Address: Avinguda de Navarro Reverter, 14
  • Near the Turia Gradens, 17th C. Baroque Iglesia de los Santos Juanes, Mercado Central (central market)
  • Visit the Cathedral, Palacio de la Generalidad (15th C. palace), Lonja (15th C. silk exchange), Museo de Cerámica, Museo de Bellas Artes San Pío V (Fine Arts Museum)
  • 10 minutes by taxi to the City of Arts and Sciences
  • 15 minute drive to the Albufera National Park (18 km), the largest wetland along Spain’s Mediterranean coast with over 250 species of waterfowl
  • Bus Station: 15 minute walk (2 km)
  • Train Station: 10 minute walk (1 km)
  • Airport: 20 minutes by taxi (15 km)

All rooms with private bath, air conditioning, direct dial wireless telephone, high-speed Internet access and WiFi, hair dryer, robes & slippers, flat screen satellite TV, minibar, large capacity room safe, complimentary newspaper

  • 2 Elevators
  • Wheelchair access to hotel
  • Room Service (24 hours)
  • Restaurant Ampar
  • Lounge Bar
  • Meeting Facilities to 30 ~ Audiovisual equipment
  • Swimming Pool-Jacuzzi and Bodyna Spa
  • Fitness Center with Steam Room and Sauna
  • Reception (24 hours)
  • Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service
  • Parking at hotel (extra charge)
  • 66 guest rooms (5 floors)
  • Dreamer’s: A room with a Queen or Twin beds, located in the main building; approx. 21-26 m2 (2 guest maximum)
  • Superior: A larger room with a Queen or Twin beds, located in the main building; approx. 24-28 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Deluxe: A larger room with a Queen or Twin beds, located in the main building; approx. 35 m2 (3 guest maximum)
  • Family Room: Dreamer’s room plus Superior room that are located next to each other and have a 3rd outside door that can be closed to create a small foyer that connects the rooms (5 guest maximum)
  • Junior Suite: A larger room located in the palace building, with a Queen bed, sitting area, large open plan bathroom with separate shower stall; some with sloped ceilings and/or skylights; approx. 50 m2  – only 5 of this type (3 guest maximum)
  • Presidential Suite: A large suite with a living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; approx. 70 m2 – only 1 of this type (5 guest maximum)
  • Hotel offers some Non-smoking rooms

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