The city of Valencia is the capital of the province of Valencia and is situated on the Costa del Azahar. It is the third largest city in Spain.
The city is located right next to the Mediterranean Sea, and there are many fine beaches in the heart of the city. Valencia has a Mediterranean climate, with warm dry summers and mild winters. Frequent rainfall occurs in spring and autumn. The weather is pleasant all year round with an average temperature of 15ºC.
The population of Valencia is approximately 800,000. The city was founded by the Romans in 137 BC and was originally known as Edetania. Since, it has been ruled by many civilizations including the Visigoths, Moors and Aragonese. The culture and architecture of the city reflects its unique historical traditions.
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