It all began with an idea. And several years later the Center of Arts and Sciences is one of the most amazing pieces of architecture in the world! It is so large and varied in its scope that it is impossible to put into words, except for maybe breathtaking and spectacular! From the science center with its amazing cutting edge video theatre to the open air arboretum and the center of arts, there is nothing like it. You can easily access it by riding your bike or walking down the miles long green space that makes Valencia the top green city of the EU and constantly voted the most walkable city in the world. Just make sure to click here to get tickets to one of the many venues this incredible example of modern architecture has to offer.
One of the main reasons Valencia is always voted the greenest and most accessible city in Europe, if not the world, is the miles long green space the city created, Situated between the old and new areas of the city, this beautiful corridor with its wide walk and bike paths showcasing gorgeous gardens runs from above the old town and almost all the way down to the seaside port. It passes by the Center of Arts and Sciences with a huge shopping mall right across the street. You must either walk or bike this ecological treat making sure to stop along the way to enjoy both sides of the city.
Speaking of the miles long green space, toward the middle is an area called Turia Gardens between the Ángel Custodio and Reino bridges. It’s big, I mean really big and weird with slides, steps and all sorts of cool things for kids big and small, young and old, to enjoy and marvel at. It is a gigantic replica of Gulliver from the book Gulliver’s Travels, for those old enough to remember. Spend a moment or an hour on your trip down the Green Space. You’ll never forget it…
Although I am not a particularly religious person, I do believe in a higher spirit as well as doing the right thing just like Batman. No matter what your faith or beliefs, a visit to some of the most amazing and beautiful churches in the world is in order when you are in Valencia. The one show is San Nicolas and is called the Sistine Chapel of Spain, and for good reason. You can spend hours just staring at the walls and ceiling, and then go visit a good chiropractor. With too many incredible churches to detail, just go to this webpage and check them all out.
With so much to see and do in Valencia, this could go on forever. But it won’t… So to make things brief, and simple, I’ve included a handy map of the best areas to visit. Between the tree lined streets, beautiful old buildings and tony stores in the L’Eixample neighborhood and the more gritty Cuatre Carreres area, lies the area of Rusafa. A super cool area for young and old filled with restaurants, nightclubs, bars and hip shops. A must see for sure. Then stroll through L’Eixample on your way to Ciutat Vella or Old Town for those Spanish challenged like me. You’ll be blown away by the town squares and incredible buildings found everywhere, as well as the throngs of tourists. But don’t be dismayed, just keep moving and you will find hidden streets and treasures in the North and East areas making your visit well worth while! And for those who read this far, a special treat, a link to everything you may need or want in Valencia! Bienvenido to all!