Thu, 27 Jun
|Outside of the Valencia Westin Hotel
The Valencian Regional Exhibition of 1909 and the National Exhibition of 1910
Come and learn now the celebration of these great fairs marked the city's architectural and urban growth!
Time & Location
27 Jun 2024, 10:15 – 12:00
Outside of the Valencia Westin Hotel, Carrer d'Amadeu de Savoia, 16, El Pla del Real, 46010 València, Valencia, Spain
Guests
About The Event
The Valencian Regional Exhibition of 1909 and the National Exhibition of 1910 constitute an impressive chapter in Valencia's development and had a huge and lasting impact on the city. The exposition took place north of the city walls, just across the Paseo Alameda. In 1909, the Turia river was still flowing strong, and the land north of it hadn’t really been fully developed. The Exposition, though, changed that — a large number of spectacular neo-Gothic buildings were specially constructed, and the Expo welcomed important guests like Blasco Ibáñez and saw the inauguration of the Valencian Hymn. The celebration of this great Fair marked the city's architectural and urban growth. Today we will tour some of these amazing buildings as our English-speaking guide David explains the historical significance of these major Valencian events.
After the tour you are invited to come along for a drink to thank David and to wish everyone a good summer. Please join us if you can.
The tour will begin promptly at 10:30 and is approximately 1.5 hours.
COORDINATOR: Brenda Stein, stein.brenda@gmail.com +34 691 91 82 58
MEETING LOCATION: The Westin Valencia outside at the main entrance
Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TYKrTnuuV8yZmBnN7
COST: 15€ per person
WHO CAN ATTEND: IWCV Members, their partners/spouses, Fellows of the IWCV & out-of-town guests IWCV (maximum 25 people)
CANCELLATIONS: If you find that you must cancel, please email pres.iwcvalencia@gmail.com. If you cancel for any reason, and we cannot replace you from a waitlist, you will be charged the full cost if we are charged. Thank you for understanding.