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Valencia · Spain

City of Arts and Sciences

Known locally as Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències

City of Arts and Sciences is a major architecture stop in or near Valencia, offering explore a futuristic ensemble of museums, performance spaces, water features and family attractions.

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City of Arts and Sciences CivArmy — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Typical visit
1 hour 15 minutes
Setting
Mixed
Region
Valencia & Murcia
Last checked
9 Aug 2026

Why visit

Explore a futuristic ensemble of museums, performance spaces, water features and family attractions.

What you will see

  • Science Museum.
  • Hemisfèric.
  • Architectural promenade.

History

The cultural and architectural complex was developed from the late 1990s into the 2000s on Valencia’s former Turia riverbed, with major designs by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela.

Photographs

City of Arts and Sciences

CivArmy — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Allow about 75 minutes for the main visit, adjusting for queues, walking and optional sections.

  2. 2

    Check current access, opening and ticket information before setting out, especially in peak season.

About Valencia & Murcia

Mediterranean city culture, wetlands, coast, archaeology and family-friendly attractions.

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