Russafa, Creative district in Eixample, Valencia, Spain
The Russafa district features long straight streets arranged in a grid pattern, with buildings displaying a mix of traditional and modern architecture.
Originally established as an independent agricultural town, Russafa merged with Valencia in the 1870s, transforming from farming lands into an urban district.
The neighborhood contains numerous art galleries, studios, and exhibition spaces, creating a central location for Valencia's contemporary art movement.
The Mercat de Russafa provides fresh local products, while the surrounding streets contain cafes, restaurants, and independent shops catering to daily needs.
The district's name originates from Arabic, referring to gardens with concrete enclosures, reflecting its agricultural past and Moorish influence.
Location: Eixample, Valencia
Inception: 1979
Shares border with: Malilla, El Pla del Remei, Gran Via, Sant Francesc, Arrancapins, Montolivet, En Corts, La Roqueta
GPS coordinates: 39.46250,-0.37194
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:15
Plaza de Toros de Valencia
593 m
Casa Jueva
422 m
Market of Russafa
107 m
Ferrer building
523 m
Església de Sant Valeri i Sant Vicent Màrtir
22 m
Casa Ortega
342 m
Edifici Cortina I
576 m
Roman thermae of Valencia
533 m
Colegio Jaime Balmes
227 m
Museo Taurino de Valencia
528 m
Casa de las Golondrinas
471 m
Francisco Sancho building at 1 Gran Via Marquès del Turia
345 m
Cines Martí
294 m
Cine Avenida
212 m
Building at 14 Castelló street, Valencia
473 m
Convent de Nostra Senyora dels Àngels de Russafa
112 m
Biblioteca del Colegio Mayor Universitario Saomar
607 m
Biblioteca Nova al Russafí
212 m
Kiosk in Gran Via Marqués del Túria
386 m
Building at 12 Castelló street, Valencia
503 m
Francisco Sancho building at 29 Russafa street
357 m
Ceramic panel of Saint Michael
25 m
Level-crossing keepers house at Rafael Contreras street
448 m
Noguera II building
317 m
Station XI, Via Crucis, Convent of Our Lady of Angels in Russafa
84 m
Air raid shelter in Grupo Escolar Balmes
227 m
Building at 3 General San Martín street, Valencia
494 m
Caja de Ahorros de Valencia. Russafa Branch
71 mReviews
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