Almost everybody knows them or has seen them once while scrolling down your Facebook Page: “The City of Arts and Sciences”. These beautiful white modern buildings are located in one of the most upcoming cities of Spain: Valencia.
But what can you do here, instead of only making pictures of these impressive buildings? It has several parts which you can visit; a science museum, a cinema, an aquarium… There is enough to explore! Traveling with children? Then this would be the perfect place to learn them more about Art and Science is a unique and fun way!
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Discover the City of Arts and Sciences
The City of Arts and Sciences was designed by the valencian architect Santiago Calatrava. They began constructing these unique buildings in 1989 and the last building was finished in 2009. In total, the City of Arts and Sciences consist of 6 parts: L’Oceanogràfic, L’Hemisfèric, Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe, L’Umbracle, Agora and Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía.
L’Oceanogràfic
L’Oceanogràfic is the biggest aquarium in Europe with a total of 500 different animal species and 40,000 animals. This is a must-see when you visit Valencia, and not only when you are travelling with children.
L’Hemisfèric
L’Hemisfèric, also called “the Eye” because of its shape, is the building surrounded by water where the latest video and audio technology for the IMAX 3D cinema is used. Generally documentaries are displayed which take about 45 minutes and are very interesting and educational. While watching the movies you are able to switch languages.
Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe
This is a Science museum for everyone! Their motto is: do NOT touch, do NOT feel and do NOT think. There are many exhibitions where you can discover the newest technologies and where you can experiment with.
L’Umbracle
L’Umbracle is a garden with palm trees, flowers and plants which is opening during the whole year, and an outdoor disco which is only opened in summer. As you can see in the pictures below, it will be an amazing place to visit. Escape the city and enjoy a quiet walk through this garden surrounded by the impressive white buildings of the City of Arts and Sciences.
Agora
The Agora building was finished in 2009, the last one. Normally it is not open for public but many events are held here such as exhibitions, congresses, concerts, or even the Valencia Fashion Week.
Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía
This building is used for, among others, opera performances, which it is also called “The Opera Building”. Palau des les Arts Reins Sofía is both outside and inside beautiful. The main hall is decorated with blue mosaic.
Now you are ready to discover the City of Arts and Sciences during your next holiday in Valencia! It’s a beautiful city becoming more and more popular and there are enough reasons for it. Thinking about a city break to Valencia? Muchosol has many apartments to offer in the best locations of Valencia!