LMGI COMPASS
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The Valencia area is famed for its rich agricultural heritage
of wine, Valencia oranges and its popular "Costa Blanca"
beach towns. The vibrant city of Valencia boasts a visually
rich Old Town with structures dating back to Roman times
juxtaposed with the dazzling, futuristic Calatrava-designed
masterpiece, La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (The City
of Arts and Sciences) featured in the film
Tomorrowland,
HBO's
Westworld and Star War's Andor.
Comunidad Valenciana
Visit Valencia - Valencia Film Office, Peñíscola Film Office and
Alicante Film Office + Ciudad de la Luz (Under Alicante Film Office)
Go north up the coast for the wine region, medieval hill
towns and the magical seaside town of Peñíscola. Its
castle on a rocky promontory overlooking the sea and
town has been featured in the 1960's film
El Cid and more
recently in
Game of Thrones. Head south to the bustling
port of Alicante, home to the Ciudad de la Luz Film Studio.
Santa Barbara Castle overlooks the Old Town maze of
streets and alleys from its perch high above the sea.
