Places to see
Lugares emblemáticos
The City of Arts and Sciences is a cultural and architectural complex in the city of Valencia, Spain. It is the most important modern tourist destination in the city of Valencia and one of the 12 Treasures of Spain. The City of Arts and Sciences is situated at the southeast end of the former riverbed of the river Turia, which was drained and rerouted after a catastrophic flood in 1957. The old riverbed was turned into a picturesque sunken park.
Designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela, the project began the first stages of construction in July 1996, and was inaugurated on 16 April 1998 with the opening of L'Hemisfèric.
The last major component of the City of Arts and Sciences, Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía, was inaugurated on 9 October 2005, Valencian Community Day. The most recent building in the complex, L'Àgora, was opened in 2009.
Originally budgeted at €300 million in 1991 for three structures, it has expanded about three times the initial expected cost
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Πόλη των Τεχνών και των Επιστημών
7 Av. del Professor López PiñeroThe City of Arts and Sciences is a cultural and architectural complex in the city of Valencia, Spain. It is the most important modern tourist destination in the city of Valencia and one of the 12 Treasures of Spain. The City of Arts and Sciences is situated at the southeast end of the former riverbed of the river Turia, which was drained and rerouted after a catastrophic flood in 1957. The old riverbed was turned into a picturesque sunken park.
Designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela, the project began the first stages of construction in July 1996, and was inaugurated on 16 April 1998 with the opening of L'Hemisfèric.
The last major component of the City of Arts and Sciences, Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía, was inaugurated on 9 October 2005, Valencian Community Day. The most recent building in the complex, L'Àgora, was opened in 2009.
Originally budgeted at €300 million in 1991 for three structures, it has expanded about three times the initial expected cost
BIOPARC VALENCIA is a unique zoo. Its design employs the “zooimmersion” concept, in which visitors are surrounded by meticulous recreations of the natural habitats being presented. Social animals that live together in groups are displayed, as well as groups of different species that coexist in the same habitats. Predatory species are integrated into the visual space, but are separated from other species by barriers invisible to the eye of the visitor, ensuring the safety of both the animals and the people. The animals, vegetation and landscape provide opportunities for discovering the complexity of natural ecosystems.
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Bioparc Valencia
3 Av. Pío BarojaBIOPARC VALENCIA is a unique zoo. Its design employs the “zooimmersion” concept, in which visitors are surrounded by meticulous recreations of the natural habitats being presented. Social animals that live together in groups are displayed, as well as groups of different species that coexist in the same habitats. Predatory species are integrated into the visual space, but are separated from other species by barriers invisible to the eye of the visitor, ensuring the safety of both the animals and the people. The animals, vegetation and landscape provide opportunities for discovering the complexity of natural ecosystems.
Located in the avant-garde architectural complex of the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, the aquarium is a true tribute to the seas and oceans of the planet and contains large aquariums which faithfully reproduce the most important marine ecosystems. Travel through the longest underwater tunnel in Europe, below the sharp teeth of sharks, and discover the only family of beluga whales in Europe.
Immerse yourself and be amazed by the most important marine ecosystems in the world represented at Oceanogràfic Valencia. Visiting the Oceanogràfic is a unique experience. Everything is possible in this magical place.
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Eduardo Primo Yúfera - Oceanogràfic
Located in the avant-garde architectural complex of the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, the aquarium is a true tribute to the seas and oceans of the planet and contains large aquariums which faithfully reproduce the most important marine ecosystems. Travel through the longest underwater tunnel in Europe, below the sharp teeth of sharks, and discover the only family of beluga whales in Europe.
Immerse yourself and be amazed by the most important marine ecosystems in the world represented at Oceanogràfic Valencia. Visiting the Oceanogràfic is a unique experience. Everything is possible in this magical place.
Mercado Central in Valencia can be found in El Barrio del Carmen in the old town, opposite La Lonja and the Iglesia Santos Juanes (Church of St John).
This is one of the oldest and largest indoor markets in Europe, built with ceramics and an ornate iron and glass covered dome which reaches up to 30 meters. Perched on top of the weather vane are a parrot and fish – the green parrot is the symbol of the market.
Mercado Central opened in 1839 and underwent a major reconstruction between 1914 and 1928. It has recently undergone another major refurbishment and looks better than ever. The market covers exactly 8,160 square meters and is divided into two areas. The basement is now a car park.
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Mercat Central
Mercado Central in Valencia can be found in El Barrio del Carmen in the old town, opposite La Lonja and the Iglesia Santos Juanes (Church of St John).
This is one of the oldest and largest indoor markets in Europe, built with ceramics and an ornate iron and glass covered dome which reaches up to 30 meters. Perched on top of the weather vane are a parrot and fish – the green parrot is the symbol of the market.
Mercado Central opened in 1839 and underwent a major reconstruction between 1914 and 1928. It has recently undergone another major refurbishment and looks better than ever. The market covers exactly 8,160 square meters and is divided into two areas. The basement is now a car park.
Barrios
El barrio del Carmen is officially located in the north east of the old town behind Plaza de la Virgin and near Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart.
This part of the medieval old town is famous for the many cafes, bars and restaurants. Calle Caballeros, which is just off the square, is one of the best places to go for nightlife in Valencia.
There are many attractions in this area of the old town plus you are also very close to the lovely Turia Gardens.
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Plaça del Carme
1 Plaça del CarmeEl barrio del Carmen is officially located in the north east of the old town behind Plaza de la Virgin and near Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart.
This part of the medieval old town is famous for the many cafes, bars and restaurants. Calle Caballeros, which is just off the square, is one of the best places to go for nightlife in Valencia.
There are many attractions in this area of the old town plus you are also very close to the lovely Turia Gardens.