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City of the Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias)

Av Autopista del Saler 1, 3, 5, 7, 46013 Valencia, Spain
902 100 031
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Ranked #5 of 118 attractions in Valencia
4.5 of 5 stars 424 Reviews
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Type: Museums, Architectural Buildings, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields, Aquariums, Science Museums, Art Museums, Parks, Theatres, Educational Sites
Traveller Description: The City of the Arts and Sciences The City of Arts and Sciences was designed by the architect Santiago Calatrava, a native of Valencia and who is now... more »
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Agde, France
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We loved it but only saw the Oceanagraphic and the Science museum. The Science museum was surprisingly interesting - we normally concentrate on the Arts so this was very different for us. We enjoyed it all. Some of the "machines" needed to be maintained. You can see chickens hatching - fascinating and the children were really excited. There is also... More

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Gent
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

the city is so many things at once, it's beatiful, it's artistic, it has children musea, a music hall, ... at night or during the daytime, you should make some time to walk this city More

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Ljubljana, Bohinj, Slovenia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Amazing architecture, Peacefully, although it was lot of tourists. More

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Calgary
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

These Calatrava buildings are amazingly beautiful, and are really sculptures. The landscaping is also outstanding. You will love the stainless steel sculptures of candy representing every country. More

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Guayaquil
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The discovery museum is great to take the kids. All the buildings designed by famed architect Calatrava are a must to be visited. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Easily the best part of la ciudad de artes y sciencias! Such a good visit, so much interactive stuff and information. Brilliant! More

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Lucerne, Switzerland
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

There are also some shopping centers nearby. Very nice to go there for a little walk. Someting you have to visit when in Valencia. More

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Washington, DC
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We spent the all day in the aquarium, we find really fantastic. Well organized, a lot of different fishes and nice explanations for the kids. THe dolphin show was a bit of a disappointment though. One advice: the city of Arts and Science is pretty big and getting form one premises to the other might take some time. For this... More

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Bratislava
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Valencia is nice city with various unusual feature. The city of Arts and Sciences onehave to undergo and after may say something. I have recognized that modern style is amazing. More

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Miami
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

now if you like to spend a day or two totally mesmerized and feel like a kid at heart again, this is the place to go! you can take the AVE fast train from Madrid and try to visit in one day but I recommend at least one night stay in Valencia. The old city is a total juxtaposition with... More

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