Valencia is popularly considered as the birthplace of Paella. For many, that's a good enough reason to visit. Add in the centuries of history, the beautiful Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciencies, native son Santiago Calatrava's extravagent collection of buildings, and a city center that lives and breathes its cultural heritage, and you've got the recipe for a fantastic visit. But many people get all the way to Valencia and don't actually get to the birthplace of paella: The Albufera Park. This wetlands area has a long and distinguished reputation for fish and rice. In fact, the word Paella comes from the Valencian word for a pan, paella. The idea of seafood paella as the "original" or authentic paella is a misconception: in fact, the dish refers to any number of rice-based dishes. Some of the best in the Albufera are the "Arros a la banda" and the "All i Pebre" dishes.
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