The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia
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The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia
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The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia is the postcard of modern Valencia in the 21st century. The buildings are modern and show the work of architect Santiago Calatrava. Sciences, art, human being, nature, movement, mediterranean light. Everything in a 2kms complex.
After a 20 minutes walking we enjoy the sea, the Mediterranean in 2007. The sailing competition America's Cup took place here. the "Veles e Vents" building from British architect David Chipperfield was the official viewpoint for VIPs and tourists. Today is the perfect "meeting point" thanks to the several restaurants and bars. Open in spring, summer and fall
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Ages 1-90
Duration: 2h 40m
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Live guide: German, English, Italian, Spanish
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- Tesla Destination Charger, C/ del Pintor Maella, 37, Camins al Grau, 46023 València, Valencia, SpainWe meet the visitors at the main entrance of department store "El Corte Inglés" Pintor Maella Street close to the Aqua Mall and in front of the taxi stop
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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- 278jeanetted0 contributionsAvoid this companyPlease avoid using booking.com they are a scam. Photos they take of property are no real .the place was a dump.smelly and dirty ,in filey .the darling suites. They charged me 140 a night ,didn't answer and emails they are a jokeWritten 12 October 2024
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- R1313DTmaryh0 contributionsSTILL WAITING FOR REFUND!!!We booked a FREE CANCELATION BOOKING at the America's Best Value hotel at Spirit Mountain, Duluth, Minnesota. Unfortunately, the forecasted weather was terrible, so we had to cancel and did so within the 2-day prior to arrival window. However, my credit card was charged the entire amount for our 2-night stay! A few days later, we received a partial refund - no idea why! I'm still waiting for the entire stay to be refunded per the cancellation policy we booked under. WHERE IS IT AMERICA'S BEST VALUE HOTEL, DULUTH?????Written 9 July 2024
- stewartm5800 contributionsThis Is The LifeTime on the lake close to nature was idyllic and the old way of life gave a great contrast to the distant cityscape of Valencia. Paella lakeside at Nou Raco was great. Guide was very good and keen to show us his region and explain the history. However, getting to see small villages was okay but did feel like filling in time while awaiting the boat ride.Written 8 June 2022
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Peter L
Brussels, Belgium74 contributions
“Spectacular” doesn’t sum up this group of buildings in the city. Still as wildly visionary and incredibly ahead of its time as when it was built. No notable signs of decay or wear & tear. You need a healthy dose of chutzpah as a city to order a monument like this to be built. The entire site is situated in a beautifully maintained green zone where people run, ride their bikes, walk their dogs or just laze in the grass. The architecture never ceases to amaze and beautifully blends in at every time of the day. Santiago Calatrava is an absolute genius.
Written 26 April 2022
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Vanille01
Chaudfontaine, Belgium558 contributions
After the oceanography we walked in the city of arts
The place is really beautiful and pleasant
A certain serenity reigns in the place and even if a lot of people are there, at no time do we have the impression of being oppressed
The metro line 10 will take you to the foot of the place
The place is really beautiful and pleasant
A certain serenity reigns in the place and even if a lot of people are there, at no time do we have the impression of being oppressed
The metro line 10 will take you to the foot of the place
Written 5 May 2024
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Chris
Washington DC, DC157 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
This complex placed Valencia on the map. With such an amazing vision from Calatrava, the structures evoke emotion and imagination.
I highly recommend the tour by Enrique, who is not only proud of his city but accurate on the facts, with humor.
I am very proud he is learning to speak
Mandarin and after the tour, we performed tone vocalization for proper pronunciations. Keep up the good work!
I highly recommend the tour by Enrique, who is not only proud of his city but accurate on the facts, with humor.
I am very proud he is learning to speak
Mandarin and after the tour, we performed tone vocalization for proper pronunciations. Keep up the good work!
Written 7 April 2024
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H0nest_Me
Toronto, Canada14 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
A must see for visiting Valencia. We biked through this area although it was crowded. We go some great photos. You can visit one of the buildings for free. The others must be paid for. We thought the Science Centre was overpriced and the Oceanographic uses sea animals for entertainment. On that note, I was shocked to see bullfighting being allowed in this city. Torturing animals for entertainment is not something to be proud of. Stick with this lovely area of Valencia. There are nice restaurants around and plenty of city bikes. And PLEASE skip the bullring.
Written 13 June 2024
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shoemaker_10
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK617 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
wonderful building. some of the content over 3 floors very good. descriptive copy in English, French and Spanish
water at 2 euros for small bottle expensive.
cafe poor with only 12 customers they were washing cups by hand as soon as returned and slow service
water at 2 euros for small bottle expensive.
cafe poor with only 12 customers they were washing cups by hand as soon as returned and slow service
Written 26 September 2023
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Marc E
Esporles, Spain39 contributions
It is a must-see if you are in Valencia and want to dedicate a morning or afternoon to it. Very entertaining and perfect for children, and those not so children.
Pros: price and how well organized it is.
Points against: not everything is adapted for people with reduced mobility or baby strollers. Only one elevator to move between the 5 floors, and if the “adequate” capacity is exceeded, you have to wait to enjoy the entertainment. As in Oceanogràfic, it looks like an app with “additional purchases inside.”
Pros: price and how well organized it is.
Points against: not everything is adapted for people with reduced mobility or baby strollers. Only one elevator to move between the 5 floors, and if the “adequate” capacity is exceeded, you have to wait to enjoy the entertainment. As in Oceanogràfic, it looks like an app with “additional purchases inside.”
Written 27 December 2023
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Beth
Daventry, UK78 contributions
We paid for the combined aquarium + science centre ticket for 35€ each, not cheap, and there wasn’t much there in the science centre. The most impressive part was the architecture and the pools outside but you can see that for free 💁🏻♀️ lots of the interactive exhibits/activities were closed or just didn’t work (buttons/screens etc). 3 floors but not much on each floor. If you’ve done any science centres elsewhere like we have in the UK, then don’t bother with this one, it’s not much to write home about. If you want food/drinks be prepared, they’re expensive. Again the best part was the building itself, really beautiful but we wouldn’t go again and wouldn’t recommend.
Written 27 August 2022
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Alexandre H
Aire-sur-l'Adour, France256 contributions
After visiting the oceanographic center which was a very good experience, we went to the city of sciences. Sorry, but we didn't like it. Very poorly indicated, not at all attached to the different themes. We were advised not to take the audio guide except that nothing is in French. We left very quickly
Written 10 May 2024
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GILL C
Chichester, UK35 contributions
Mar 2022
The outside of these buildings is impressive. The signage is truly appalling - it seems. no-one has done a walk through as a tourist . It was raining the day we went which spoiled the visit of course through no fault of the venue, but it was a Sunday and that is to be avoided if at all possible as it was full of groups of children and students . The content ofd the science part was well designed but a strange mix=ture of presentation as if for children but content that was full of complicated vocabulary and concepts that no child could possibly grasp. Again interior signage was an issue.
Written 13 March 2022
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Khazari
Bath66 contributions
Really disappointed. The science museum was very dull, several areas closed and lots of the interactive exhibits not working. Building beautiful but should have just admired it from the outside and headed back to Valencia old town which is stunning
Written 31 May 2024
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Salve , il biglietto per accedere si può acquistare solo online o anche all’entrata? Grazie
Written 13 June 2022
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