City of Arts and Sciences

The city of Valencia is one of Europe's largest centres for the dissemination of science and culture. It is made up of amazing buildings such as the Hemisfèric and the Oceanogràfic and stands out for its avant-garde architecture, work of the renowned Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela.

The City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia is situated along almost two kilometres of the old Turia riverbed. It is made up of six major elements: the Hemisfèric (an IMAX cinema where you can watch digital projections), the Umbracle (a beautiful viewpoint with gardens), the Museu de les Ciències (with a multitude of interactive activities), the Oceanogràfic (the largest aquarium in Europe, with more than 20,000 creatures of 650 different species), the Palau de les Arts (dedicated to opera, dance, symphonic concerts and other musical performances) and the Àgora (a multifunctional space that holds concerts and various activities).The different centres that form part of this complex stage conferences, exhibitions, screenings, guided tours and workshops related to science, technology, nature and art, all of which are designed to stimulate curiosity and learning among different types of audiences.