Dive into the magical world of fairy tales at the Parque de Gulliver in Valencia. Named after the fictitious character in Jonathan Swift's novel, the park includes a fibreglass model of Gulliver tied to the ground with ropes while his clothes turn into ladders and slides that children play on. The park is unique for this very reason and is often visited by a number of visitors to the city.
The Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología can be found in the La Beneficencia Cultural Center, which incorporates various museums and a gallery for temporary exhibitions on a wide variety of subjects. This cultural center is also quite close to the IVAM museum. This museum is where you will find the valuable pieces found on archaeological excavations undertaken by the Service of Prehistoric Investigation. It constitutes perhaps one of the finest museographic collections in Spain. Its exhibition halls trace the evolution of Valencians and their instruments from the Paleolithic to the late Roman era. The cultural center has a shop with a good variety of books and souvenirs, and a cafe. You can also enjoy the many concerts, conferences and other cultural activities held here the year round.
L'inondazione del 1957 causò massicci danni. Per evitare altre inondazione negli anni Ottanta del Novecento il fiume venne deviato. Nel letto prosciugato del fiume fu messo a dimora un giardino - oggi l'oasi verde della città e, grazie ai numerosi impianti sportivi e campi di giochi un luogo molto frequentato.
The recently renovated and expanded Museo De Bellas Artes De Valencia houses a vast collection of paintings and sculptures. Located next to the Royal Gardens, the museum's principal source of prestige stems from its collection of 15th-century paintings from Valencia's Golden Age. The museum also has valuable paintings from the Valencian School by artists such as Joanes, the Ribaltas, Espinosa, Vicente López, Sorolla, Pinazo and others. Likewise, the collection includes works by Pinturicchio, Andrea del Sarto, Van Dyck, Murillo, Velázquez (a famous self-portrait), El Greco and Goya. It also boasts an interesting selection of contemporary art, sculpture, a collection of prints and another of archaeology. The museum also has a library, archive and a small shop. Call ahead for more details.
This is one of the largest museums of Europe (4800 square meters), and is located inside the enormous modernist complex of the City of the Arts and the Sciences. It is an important institution of the Valencian community, one of the most significant works by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. It was born out of the desire to provide answers to those interested in social learning, and is a must-visit.
This architectural marvel designed by Santiago Calatrava was conceived as a very special cinema and planetarium. Here the spectator can, in the same space, experience the sensations of a conventional planetarium while enjoying the images offered in IMAX format. Its astronomic projection system is controlled by computers in order to produce a complete representation of the sky and the planets on a surface that is 24 meters in diameter and at a 30-degree angle. The clear, sharp images projected, along with the size of the screen and the quality of the sound, achieve an exceptional realism that will transport the audience into the next galaxy. Check out the website for detailed schedule of programmes and events.
The first of its kind in Spain, this totally white futuristic cityscape made up of enormous modern buildings is the work of famous local architect Santiago Calatrava. You'll find it in the Túria River Bed. Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias complex spreads out over 350,000 square meters (86.4 acres) and consists of four different structures but related sections: the Arts Centre, Science Museum, planetarium and Ocean Park. Each of these are must-visit spots for tourists.
Opened in 2008 in the Parque de Cabecera, the Bioparc is one of the most modern zoos in Spain, and possibly Europe as well. Bioparc is committed to zoo-immersion, a concept where the visitor is seemingly immersed in the animal's natural habitat while observing them. This new and exciting concept in zoos makes the Bioparc a must visit attraction while you are in Valencia. The park is well-known for its collection of African wildlife and also offers educational programs in conservation.
L'Oceanogràfic is one of the four buildings that make up the City of Arts and Sciences, an important part of the cultural development within the Valencian capital. This oceanographic park, the only one of its kind in Europe, has been designed by Felix Candela. The park is set up like a real underwater city where the visitors are introduced into the different marine habitats so that they can see many different species in their faithfully reproduced natural surroundings. The objectives of this large park can be summarized as a place to have fun in while teaching visitors about life under 75 percent of the earth's surface.
The Sercotel Sorolla Palace Hotel is conveniently located across the street from the city's congress center, placing it at the heart of the city's main business district and just a short distance away from Valencia's fairgrounds. Paired with thoughtful amenities like complimentary WiFi access, 12 well-appointed function rooms and leisure facilities, the Sercotel Sorolla Palace Hotel's location has made it one of the city's premier business hotels. The hotel offers well-appointed guestrooms alongside leisure facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant and lounge. While the hotel is primarily geared towards those traveling for business, Sorolla Palace also offers amenities like free entertainment for kids, family rooms and vacation packages that attract leisure travelers as well.