1.- Roman times: Founded by the romans during the II Century A.C., the city was named Valentia.
2.- Arab Legacy: El Cid campeador freed the city from the Arab dominance (there is a statue in his honour found at Plaza de España, Valencia).
3.- Reconquered : in 1238 by Jaume I, who gave the laws to el Reino de Valencia.
4.- Middle Ages: The XV and XVI century helped develop the city´s economic, political and cultural life. Valencia became one of the biggest economic powers in the Mediterranean. Las Torres de serrano, La Lonja and El Miguelete are emblematic buildings from this period.
5.- Industrial Revolution: during the beginning of the XX Century, numerous industries, including the metal and textile industries were developed.
6.- XX Century: Valencia was the capital city of the Spanish Republican Government during the Spanish Civil War.
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Universal Students is a spanish company created in Valencia since 2003 with the mission of covering the needs of the foreign students.
