Valencia, a capital of the autonomous community of Valencia, Spain, is the third largest city in the country. The city was a historical settlement area of the Roman soldiers who fought the local rebel, Viriatus; thus, the city was derived from the Latin for "valour" and "strength": "Valentia". When it was ruled by Muslim Empires, it was called as "Balansiya". Sound changes resulted to the city being called as "Valencia" up to this day.

Valencia has several squares with the Plaça de l'Ajuntament as the largest - this square is home to the town hall, a cinema, and several bars and restaurants. Another square, Plaça de la Verge, is home to the Basilica of the Virgin. The Plaça de la Reina is home to the Cathedral, restaurants, and bars.

Common tourist attractions in Valencia include museums, the town squares, and convention centers. The city is also a popular venue for sports activities and festivals - including Catholic festivals and the annual Tomato Festival.