A sunny weekend in Valencia, Spain - Youth Journalism International

A woman in traditional Valencian dress looks upon the city. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

Many houses unhappy with the current situation in Catalonia display Spanish flags from their windows. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

This vibrant street art is by the Plaça del Tossal, one of many open spaces in the city. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

The Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady of Valencia in Valencia, Spain, completed in the 15th century. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

The Mercado de Colón was built in 1914-16, and mainly consists of cafes and bars. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

A bullfighting advertisement, by the Bullring of Valencia. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

The Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady of Valencia. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

Graffiti in Valencia. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

Opposite the central market of Valencia lies a small area filled with street art. The woman pictured here was quickly putting on her jacket as she looks on at the art. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

The Parish of Our Lady of Carmen in Valencia is well decorated; much like the other churches across the city. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

Tortilla, or Spanish omelette, is a simple but popular dish across the country. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

The Torres de Quart is a 15th century defense tower, once part of the city walls. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

The staircase at Torres de Quart is both incredibly steep and narrow. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

Despite the beautiful architecture strewn across the city, many areas look like they have buildings plucked out. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

The view through the Torres De Seranos; one of the twelve gates of the ancient city wall. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

These tiles make up the outer walls of the great central market. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

The gates to plaza de Don Juan De Villarrasa. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

The view of the city from the gate of the Torres de Quart tower. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

An example of distinctly Valencian architectural style.

The Botànic gardens aren’t very lush at this time of year, but there are plenty of sleepy cats to be seen. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

Spanish flags draped across balconies Northeast of the city center. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

Most of the buildings in the city center are incredibly well-decorated, like the CaixaBank on Carrer del Pintor Sorolla. (Beth Criado-Band/YJI)

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