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This wall, which was just very boring. With a hole in the wall, in the lowest part.

But with Street Art. It changed for an entire cause and now for a small beautiful purpose. A small place for Homeless cats or cats that need a place to take cover. Food, water and a small safehouse.

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One of the two remaining old gateways to enter the city of Valencia in the Middle Ages. It got my attention due to the imponant and glorified look it gives the city, the tall monochromatic walls and towers, the flag on top, the big round gates, it all contributes to that look. The gothic architecture can also be easily identified. Things like the "reach for the sky" and "impressionism" are clear with the size and greatness of the monument.

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Plaza de la Reina is a beautiful and popular square in Valencia. It is next to Valencia Cathedral and the tower called El Miguelete. Many people come here to relax, walk, and enjoy the view, especially in the evening.

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My special place - presentations by both spanish and portuguese students.

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Plaza de la reina is a square in the heart of the old town. It’s right next to the Valencia Cathedral and it gives access to the El Miguelete. It connects several major historic streets and landmarks. This square has a very lively atmosphere and it’s a great place to spend time with friends and enjoy the view and the sunset between the buildings.

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Hi,I’m Carmo and I chose this photo because this street is very meaningful to me and has many important memories associated with it.

At the beginning of the street, there is my dance school, where I studied and practiced dance for 12 years. Many of my childhood and teenage memories are connected to this place.

At the end of the street, when you leave it, you get a beautiful view of the Douro River m that is also special to me because I practice canoeing on the Douro River, so this area also represents my sport.

This street is also full of life. It has many restaurants and cafés, One of the most important places there is WOW.

this is one of the wine cellares and

WOW is a cultural place dedicated to wine, culture, and gastronomy. It includes museums, restaurants, shops, and wine experiences. It is closely connected to the famous wine cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia, which are extremely important for the city’s history and identity, especially because of Port wine.

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This handmade dolls are used in a traditional festival here in Valencia, this religious celebration resembles a lot, some that we have in Portugal, there were also some bigger ones that resemble the portuguese "cabeções".

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Torres de Serranos or Serranos towers

It's an imposing, Gothic-style towers, part of the old city walls from the (XIV). Offering on the top amazing and stunning views of Valencia City and the rivers.

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CCCC (Centro del Carmen de Cultura Contemporánea)

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CCCC (Centro del Carmen de Cultura Contemporánea)

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The Centro del Carme Cultura Contemporánea its a quiet place in the middle of Valencia. This place mixes historical elements and contemporary art giving it a calm but creative atmosphere.

The garden is especially peaceful.

The palm trees and central fountain creates a space that invites you to calm down and just enjoy the light.

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The Ajuntament de València is the local government of the city of Valencia. It is responsible for managing the city and providing public services to its residents. Similar to a city council in other countries, it makes important decisions about how the city is organized and maintained.

The headquarters of the Ajuntament is located in the main square of València, known as Plaça de l’Ajuntament, in the historic city centre. The building, constructed in the early 20th century, is an important architectural landmark with neoclassical influences.

The Glass Hall (Salón de Cristal) is an important room inside the Ajuntament.

It is famous for its large stained-glass windows, which make the room bright and elegant. The hall is used for official ceremonies and important events, and it is one of the most symbolic spaces in the building.

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It's an amazing and stunning building.

That tells the past history of Romans and Middle-East buildings. Medieval Riches with elaborate stonework & carvings.

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In Valencia, just like in Portugal, there is a famous train station decorated with tiles, just like São Bento station in Porto. I thought it would be interesting to make this parallel with our own city. This station is an example of art repeating itself, independent of country, city and distance

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One of the two remaining old gateways to enter the city of Valencia in the Middle Ages. It got my attention due to the imponant and glorified look it gives the city, the tall monochromatic walls and towers, the flag on top, the big round gates, it all contributes to that look. The gothic architecture can also be easily identified. Things like the "reach for the sky" and "impressionism" are clear with the size and greatness of the monument.

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Hello, I’m Joana and I’m fifteen years old. I was born in Porto but I live in Gaia. I think I’m a kind and a friendly person. In my free time i enjoy reading, listening to music and spending time with my friends and family. I don’t think I have many talents, but until last year I practiced dance and I love it.

I chose to take this photo in Afurada,a traditional fishing village next to the Douro River, because I have a lot of childhood memories there and i go there every year during the popular saints festivals.

Something I want you to know about Portugal is that we really value traditions, celebrations, and being together, especially during festivals like the Popular Saints.

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Hello! My name is Flor, I am 16 years old and I was born in Portugal. I am a friendly and curious person who loves to dance.

In this photo you can see me yesterday at Porto Airport, because it was the first time I traveled by plane and left Portugal, which is one of the most special moments of my life. During the flight I felt excited and a little nervous, but it was an unforgettable experience.

Porto Airport is modern, organized and very welcoming. The building is big and bright, with many shops and places to eat. I was impressed by the departure boards, the security control and especially by seeing the airplanes taking off and landing so close. Everything seemed so well prepared and safe, which made me feel more confident before my flight.

In the future, I hope to travel more and fulfill my dreams. Portugal is a beautiful and welcoming country, and I am proud to be from here.

Ana Flor Bastos

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Hello everyone, my name is Rita and today I am going to present this place to you.
The place I chose is this small bench at Cais de Gaia, because besade the  beautiful and amazing view , This place is also very special to me because it is close to my old dance school, where I spent 12 years of my life, so I have many memories here with my friends.

I also chose this image because you can see the Douro River, which is very important to the city and also special to me, because I do canoeing in this river, even if not exactly in this spot. In this picture, you can also see the rabelos, which are traditional boats that twere used to carry port wine on the river, and the Ponte Dom Luís I, which is very important to Porto and connects Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia. 

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Rita Pereira

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Leonardo Da Vinci exposition and City of Arts and Science (CAS)

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Leonardo Da Vinci exposition and City of Arts and Science (CAS)

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The Museu Faller de València is one of the most emblematic cultural spaces in the city of València. It is dedicated to preserving the tradition of the Fallas festival. In this museum, visitors can see the ninots indultats, which are the figures that are saved from being burned thanks to a popular vote during the famous Fallas de València. While the rest of the figures are destroyed during “La Cremà,” these are preserved as artistic and historical memories.

The 1942 Ninot Indultat, “El vell del violí,” does not simply represent a street musician. The image of the elderly man playing the violin, with his dog collecting money, can be seen as a critique of poverty and the difficult living conditions during the post-war period in Valencia.

The Fallas tradition has always included satire and social commentary, often addressing political, economic, and social issues. In this case, the work by Regino Mas Marí expresses both sadness and dignity, highlighting the struggles faced by many people at that time.

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Cabassada de xiquets - ninot indultat 1969 - museu faller 

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Cabassada de xiquets - ninot indultat 1969 - museu faller 

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The baby boom of the late sixties is reflected in this group, modeled in a single piece in which up to fourteen diaper babies can be counted, which draws attention to the invasion of life. The expressiveness of each of the characters in this wonderful basket earned it’s author another pardon.

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We arrived in Valencia, got to know each other and the school, took a walk around the city. We visited Plaza de la Reina and Torres de Quart and we saw a beautiful sunset.

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This is the ceiling of the Golden Chamber inside La Llotja de la Seda in Valencia.

This ceiling reflects the Gothic characteristics of the building. It is richly decorated.

This structure has repetition, and vertical elements which are of late Gothic civic architecture. The rest of the store is symmetrical, and designed to project stability and strength during Valencia’s Golden Age.

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I decided to use this two pictures to show the progression of art through time, and how it affects every form of culture and expression. In the first poster the images and drawings were much more complex and detailed, as in the second poster, everything was simpler, the colors, the composition, the plans, the forms, the images... It represents the recent trend in art of simplicity and minimalism, and how it affects every thing, even multu centenary traditions like the Valencia Fallas.

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On the first day we arrived, met the family and got to know the city.

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On the first day when we arrived in Valencia we went to meet our families and we got along very well and in the afternoon we went to see the city and then we played in a park

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On tuesday, we went to a cultural museum and then we went to the beach.

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Tuesday, the second day, we started the day with the personal presentations for the group, then we went to a museum of the "fallas" typical festival of Valencia. In the afternoon and evening we all went to the beach to see the sunset

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On February 19th, the Portuguese group went to see museums with beautiful exhibitions. I took the opportunity to play the piano and recreate Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting “Mona Lisa”

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On wednesday, we went to a big market with allot of fruit, then we went to a garden watch the sunset

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We went to the Museu das Fellas, and I chose this artwork because it shows the man’s real passion.

Although he works as a craftsman, painting is what he truly loves. The piece criticizes the idea that people are defined only by their jobs and shows that true passion can exist outside of work. I chose it because it sends a simple message: what we love is not always what we do for a living.

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Wednesday we went to see the city but now with the teachers during the morning, and we ate very good churros. And in the afternoon we went to see the sunset in the "parque de cabezadas" and at night me, Diogo and I went to eat at Maria Seixas' house

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On Thursday, we went to visit a museum about Leonardo Da Vinci and on the afternoon we went to a Bowling place.

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The Fallas Festival in Valencia is a spring celebration that occurs every March in honor of Saint Joseph. It began centuries ago when locals burned leftover wood at the end of winter, and over time those simple bonfires turned into artistic monuments called fallas. These structures are often funny or satirical and fill the city streets for days before being burned during La Cremà on March 19.

festival is famous for its loud firecracker shows, fireworks, traditional costumes, music, and street celebrations.

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Today is the final day of the project here in Valencia. I think I learned a lot in this five days that have passed, I had to communicate in two non maternal languages, english and spanish, I had to adapt to a completely new culture, I had to live for a week with a family that wasn't mine, in a house that wasn't mine, I didn't get to see my family for a week, I had to walk around a city that I didn't knew, with a different system of public transportation, different food, different prices, different habits, different everything! Also my first time flying, which was awesome, and the first time in this type of project, which I also loved. So in resume, I think this helped me develop my communication skills, opened my horizons to how the world is, I learned to adapt better, gave me more knowledge about the life outside of Portugal, I became more independent, etc... Overall it helped me develop as a student and a person and I hope that I get to participate in this again.

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Wednesday, we went to another museum to see the fallas dolls, and then we went to the science museum which was very cool because we went to an exhibition of Leonardo Davinci and about chromosomes, in the afternoon we went to the giant park and there were slides and at night we went bowling and ate at McDonald's

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On the first day, we travelled, and after we arrived, we had lunch, met the families, and in the afternoon explored the city a little.

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The trade hall is an impressive open and high room with 8 pillars. These pillars are all twisted and end like palm trees at the top, which gives the hall an even more beautiful appearance. The marble black, ochre and white floor is decorated with some stars that give the room prestige. Before entering the trade room, you will walk through an orange tree patio, which is also part of La Lonja de la Seda.

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Yesterday, we went to the Arts and Sciences Museum, and it was a different experience. We tried and experimented with many things.

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Museo de Arqueología de Valencia. Museum of Archaeology of Valencia.

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Museo de Arqueología de Valencia. Museum of Archaeology of Valencia.

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One of the most modern museums of Roman Archaeology. Featuring their artifacts, ruins, baths, architecture and objects. And explaining the history of Valencia before it is know like nowadays.

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This was my first time traveling by plane; it was an experience that filled me with nervousness and excitement. From the moment you enter the airport, everything is new and fascinating.

As I boarded the plane, I looked for my seat and felt a little anxious, but also incredibly curious to see what was to come. When we finally took off, the plane accelerated down the runway.

Finally, we landed and I felt a sense of relief that we had landed. ✈️

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The beach was very beautiful, with clear blue water and soft golden sand. The weather was sunny and warm, which made everything even better. We walked along the shore, took photos, and had a lot of fun together.

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On Tuesday morning, we visited some museums with school. At lunchtime, we ate with the families, and in the afternoon we went to the beach, had a picnic, and watched the sunset.

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On the first day, we travelled by plane and were very well received. After arriving, we went for a walk to explore the area and get to know the surroundings better. We ended the day by watching a very beautiful sunset.

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After all the trips and everything.

Spain and specially Valencia is a very nice place to be living. A lot of art, history and stunning architecture. Has also chill place to be with your friends and family.

"A place to visit at least, one time in life."

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My week in Valencia was amazing, perfect sunny weather, tons of walking (my feet are still paying rent), and great food: paella and plenty of tasty bocadillos. We used Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart as meeting spots, walked through the old streets with Spanish and Portuguese friends, and ended almost every day laughing.

I also learned alot of valuable skills, my communication being on point was a must (english), my ability to adapt to the different culture also (different times for lunch and dinner, different foods...) and i had to be more independent because i hadn't my family to help me out.

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I loved my first day in Valencia, even though it was very tiring, but it was worth it because I was very well received by Simón, we talked a lot, ate very well, and then we went to meet the rest of the group to explore a bit of the center of Valencia

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We went to the silk shop, where we saw how the dresses are made and learned how difficult the process is and about the characteristics of the fabrics.

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On Wednesday morning, I visited a market and a museum. Then I went home to have lunch. After that, I went to Flor’s house and watched a movie while our partners were doing some work. Later, we went to a park, watched the sunset, and played volleyball and we had dinner together at Burger King.

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Hii everyone, im Francisca Amorim and im fifteen years old.

I like listening to music, reading and painting. I do gymnastics since I was eight and my fun fact it is that i am very flexible.

I choose this picture because of the special moments I spent with my mother in cais de gaia.

the background of the picture shows luis 1 bridge.

This picture was taken in twenty  nineteen when i was nine years old.

At that age me and my mother went to cais de gaia frequently to see the river and the bridge.

This place and photo its very important to me because of the wonderful memories of my childhood.

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On the second day of this great experience, we all started by making brief introductions so everyone could get to know each other a little better. I went to eat at Simon's grandmother's house (the Spaniard who hosted me), where I ate my first traditional Valencian dish, "arroz al horno" (oven-baked rice). After eating, we went to buy some snacks to take to the beach, where we spent the best possible late afternoon (in my opinion). We played football, took many group photos, and some even went for a swim in the sea.

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Hi everyone! I'm Diogo Barros, I'm 15, I enjoy playing basketball, going to the gym and listening to music. I brought this photo to show you guys my special place. This is a photo of me and my old team from the time I played for FC Porto, I represented the basketball team for two years, in this day the club bought us a guided trip to Estádio do Dragão, Dragão Caixa, and the FC Porto museum, I picked this photo because it reminds me of the time I spent playing for them, it's a very important phase of my life and it taught me a lot. This is it, thank you guys for the attention!

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My presentation and going out on Valencia!

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My presentation and going out on Valencia!

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I explained and tell the Valencia students the Beach of Nazareth, which is in Portugal. And also Chapel of Sr.Pedra. And we did some games also to break the ice has also since we were getting started.

There was a big difference on the typical Porto streets compared to the Valencia streets.

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At the Science Museum in Valencia, the area dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci is a fascinating exhibition that combines art, science, and technology. Visitors can see machines built from his original designs, learn about his studies of the human body, and explore replicas of famous works like the Mona Lisa in 360°.

The interactive and immersive presentation makes the experience especially engaging. Overall, the visit is inspiring and highlights Leonardo da Vinci’s genius as an extraordinary artist and inventor.

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The photo I chose was taken at Serra do Pilar, one of the most beautiful and emblematic places in my city. From there, we can see the Douro River, the city of Porto and some bridges that connect porto and Gaia.

Serra do Pilar is very important for our history. This place is also very important to me for personal reasons. My parents got married there, and my brother was baptized there and because of that, it is not only a historical monument for me.

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We visited Torres de Serranos, CCCC (Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània) and went to the beach, we saw a colorful sunset and had a picnic.

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In the morning we visited Ayuntamiento de València, a museum, Estación del Nord and la Lonja de la Seda. In the afternoon we saw the sunset and played some games at Parque de Cabecera

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We went to the City of Arts and Sciences museum and to the Museo Fallera then we had a picnic. In the afternoon we went to Gulliver Park, bowling and ate together at McDonald's

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This week was very special for me, I made new friends, I met incredible and very special people that I will take with me for the rest of my life, as much as my Spanish and Portuguese colleagues too. This trip to Valencia under the ERASMUS+ project changed my perspective on life and how I look at the world (even though I've already been to Pamplona last year, I think that now, more mature, I understand the meaning of this exchange). It was a week of many challenges and especially a lot of joy, every moment, every second was all very special and unique. I am happy and very grateful to have been chosen for this project because I learned a lot about the Valencian culture and I had learning both at school and personal level that I will take for life. I really enjoyed this week in Valencia and I hope to be able to participate in more ERASMUS projects.