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Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
The futuristic building complex by architect Santiago Calatrava combines an opera house, a planetarium, an oceanarium and an interactive science museum in spectacular white architecture at the end of the Turia Gardens.
Paella
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Authentic paella valenciana with rabbit, chicken and green beans originated in the region around the Albufera Natural Park, where traditional restaurants still prepare the dish over open fire today.
La Lonja de la Seda
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The Gothic silk exchange is one of the finest examples of civil Gothic architecture in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for the spiralling columns in its main trading hall.
Turia Gardens
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The former riverbed of the diverted Turia river was transformed into a roughly 9-kilometre-long green belt that connects numerous city landmarks and invites jogging, cycling and relaxing.
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How do I get to Valencia?
Valencia has an international airport with direct connections to several European cities and is reachable by high-speed train from Madrid and Barcelona in under two hours.
What is the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias?
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The futuristic building complex by architect Santiago Calatrava combines an opera house, a planetarium, an oceanarium and an interactive science museum in spectacular white architecture.
Is it true paella originates from Valencia?
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Yes, authentic paella valenciana with rabbit, chicken and green beans originated in the region around the Albufera Natural Park.
What are the Turia Gardens?
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The former riverbed of the diverted Turia river was transformed into a roughly 9-kilometre-long green belt connecting numerous city landmarks.