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The inverted president Mazón

30 October 202529 October 2025 by Leonard
President Mazón upside down.

At the protests against the government’s handling of the 29 October 2024 floods, president Mazón is often depicted upside down. Why is that?

Categories History, Modern Valencia Tags Symbols, Valencia attacked, Valencia flooded Leave a comment

A story of bats and dragons

26 July 202426 July 2024 by Leonard
Valencia's bats and dragons

Valencia’s bat is one of its most famous symbols. A host of legends tells us where it supposedly originates from. But is there any truth to these stories?

Categories History, Medieval Valencia, Modern Valencia Tags Folklore, Symbols, Valencia attacked

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