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L'Horta de València

발렌시아의 들판 (레르타)

4 story sections
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Contents

4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    To understand the Valencian paella, one must look beyond the kitchen and the market to the landscape that makes it possible: L'Horta de València. This is one of the most significant agricultural landscapes in the Mediterranean, a…

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  2. 2The Tribunal de las Aguas: Justice of the Canals

    The physical infrastructure of L'Horta is inseparable from its legal and social infrastructure, the most famous element of which is the Tribunal de las Aguas, or the Water Court. This is the oldest justice institution in Europe,…

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  3. 3Agricultural Biodiversity and the 'Barraca'

    The landscape of L'Horta is dotted with iconic structures known as 'barracas.' These traditional houses, with their steeply pitched thatched roofs and white-washed walls, were the historical dwellings of the farmers. While few…

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  4. 4Closing

    Our exploration of L'Horta reveals that the 'real recipe' for paella begins long before the pan is placed on the fire. It begins with the turn of a spade in the rich alluvial soil and the opening of a sluice gate in a…

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What is L'Horta de València?

L'Horta de València is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates39.5000, -0.4000
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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