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What is the name of the Valencian Water Tribunal, recognised by UNESCO, that has settled irrigation disputes among farmers every Thursday at the Cathedral of Valencia since medieval times?

Answer: Tribunal de las Aguas — The Tribunal de las Aguas de la Vega de Valencia is the oldest legal institution in Europe, operating continuously since at least the 10th century.

The Tribunal de las Aguas de la Vega de Valencia is the oldest legal institution in Europe, operating continuously since at least the 10th century.

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