Burjassot (; ) is a
municipality
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The term ''municipality' ...
in the
''comarca'' of
Horta Nord in the
Valencian Community
The Valencian Community is an Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Spain. It is the fourth most populous Spanish Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community after Andalusia, Catalonia and the Community of Madrid wit ...
,
Spain
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.
Museums
The Museum of Geology at the
University of Valencia
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is located on calle Doctor Moliner. It has several collections of geological and paleontological materials such as meteorites and fossils. There are also other items of historical value. In 1996, it was recognized by the Concierge Museum of Culture of the Ministry of Culture of the
Generalitat Valenciana
The Generalitat Valenciana is the generic name covering the different self-government institutions under which the Spanish autonomous community of Valencia is politically organized.
It consists of seven institutions including the ''Corts Valen ...
. It is developing an important role in
conservation.
Notable people
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Guillem Agulló i Salvador, Valencian anti-fascist
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Sergio Ballesteros, former footballer
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Miguel Alfonso Herrero, footballer
References
External links
City Council
Municipalities in the Province of Valencia
Horta Nord
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