Bancaja Foundation IN VALENCIA
A curious institution, the Bancaja Foundation’s mission is to contribute to the progress of people and society through the use of culture and sustainable exploitation of artistic and real estate heritage. Special emphasis is placed on the financial inclusion of the most vulnerable groups.
A tangible benefit of the independent, private Fundación Bancaja to expats is the extraordinary focus of its collections and exhibitions. The art venue is an attractive, traditional building with a variety of spaces in central Valencia.
The cultural centre offers artistic heritage that includes restoration of some of Picasso’s graphic works as well as local painter Joaquín Sorolla. Temporary exhibitions include in-depth presentations of famous artists, both national and international.
Music lovers will be thrilled to know that concerts are occasionally performed on the premises in cooperation with the local Berklee College of Music.
By Vincent Green, February 23 2024
Fundación Bancaja
Plaza de Tetuán, 23
46003 València
+34 960 645 840
EXHIBITIONS IN VALENCIA
One of the greatest joys of for expats interested in local culture and history is to discover the wide selection of museums in Valencia. The exhibits impress with their at times simple, at others well structured and comprehensible displays of artefacts.
ORIGINAL MOVIES IN VALENCIA
Original language movies are screened regularly in Valencia. Expats and locals head especially to Babel and Yelmo to enjoy films mostly with subtitles, VOS or VOSE or, at times without, VO. Both art house and blockbusters can be seen.
Going out to eat a delicious meal in a restaurant, have a relaxing drink with friends in a tapas bar or partying till very late are all great experiences. Unique to Valencia and the region, many restaurants offer almuerzo. Loosely translated to lunch, this inexpensive late morning meal is served with a drink and coffee.
