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Attention: Click  here   to view a mobile-friendly version. Video 1.  Spain Travel―Visiting Valencia on 12/23/2019 (YouTube  link ) Figure 1.  Valencia Orientation Map Valencia ⭐⭐is a charming old city and the third Spanish city in terms of importance and population in Spain. It is on the Mediterranean Sea approximately 4 hours to the south of Barcelona and 3 hours to the east of Madrid . Valencia is famous for the City of Arts and Sciences , the Valencia Cathedral , the Old Town , the Central Market , and being the birthplace of paella . Valencia is also popular for its peculiar museums, quirky festivals, beautiful sunny weather, and fantastic sandy beaches.   Figure 2.  City of Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias) Top 10 Attractions Be amazed by these 10 top attractions in Valencia: [1] City of Arts and Sciences (see Figure 2) Valencia's Central Market (Mercado Central) La Lonja de la Seda L'Oceanografic Aquarium Valenc...

Vast  Pécs Cathedral  towers over  Széchenyi Sqaure  (Hungarian: Széchenyi tér ) Pécs  ⭐⭐is the fifth largest city of Hungary.  It is an ancient city in southern Hungary, close to the Croatian border.  Pécs was historically a multi-ethnic city where many cultures intermingled, creating a melting pot of different values , the rich result of 2000 years of history. [1] It features  the oldest university  in the country, and is one of the major cultural centers. Pécs also has a rich heritage from the age of a 150-year-long Ottoman occupation .    Photo Galleries Founded by the Romans,  Pécs  is known for its architectural landmarks such as the Early Christian Mausoleum, which features frescoed tombs. Vast  Pécs Cathedral  towers over central  Széchenyi Sqaure . The below photos were taken on 05/04/2022一a sunny day (76H 51L). Holy Trinity Statue (Széchenyi Sqaure) Széchenyi Sqaure  with  Mosque of...

Card skimming theft can affect anyone who uses their credit or debit cards at ATMs, gas stations, restaurants or retail stores.  A skimmer is a device installed on card readers that collects card numbers.  Skimmers can usually be spotted by doing quick visual or physical inspections before swiping or inserting a card. Security tape (or sticker) How to protect yourself You can spot a skimmer by watching out for anything that looks like it doesn’t belong on the ATM or card reader. For example,  odd or mismatched colors ,  loose parts , or partially covered pieces could be an indication that a skimming device is present. Be on the lookout for suspicious devices attached to a card reader and avoid suspicious ATMs: Hidden camera Sometimes a tiny camera is planted to record cardholders entering a PIN number into an ATM One of the simplest things you can do is cover your keystrokes when entering your PIN, which will prevent any hidden cameras from spying on your PIN e...