The City of Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Ciencias) neighbourhood lies in the Quatre District of Valencia but also includes the area along the Turia Gardens including Avenida de Francia. It is the most modern and exclusive place in Valencia city. The range of property in property in Ciudad de las Ciencias includes many extravagant apartments with beautiful views. The penthouse apartments offer the best, sought-after views of the Turia gardens.
The City of Arts and Sciences area is perfect for those wanting to live near the city centre and have amazing views of the Turia gardens, while still being close enough to the beach. Property in Ciudad de las Ciencias (The City of Arts and Sciences) consists of high-rise luxury apartments and modern penthouses. Those properties on the frontline, over-looking the Turia gardens are the perfect example of high-end luxury real estate in Valencia.
The City of Arts and Sciences is known for its futuristic architecture and it’s proximity to the city centre and beaches. Property in The City of Arts and Sciences is very popular for investors and for year round living.
The City of Arts and Sciences received its name from the futuristic, amazing cultural centre designed by Valencian architect Santiago Calatraya.
The cultural complex consists of the Science Museum, one of Europe’s largest aquariums the Oceanogràfic, a planetarium, IMAX cinema, an open landscape walkway with plants indigenous to Valencia, an opera house and performing arts centre, a covered plaza that hosts concerts and sporting events and lastly a white cabled styled bridge that crosses over the Turia riverbed.
The City of Arts and Sciences area is filled with fine restaurants, luxurious shops and trendy bars. It’s ideally located near Valencia’s ‘old town’, Calle Colon(Valencia’s shopping street) and is just a 15-minute drive from beautiful beaches.Valencia’s Airport is also just a short 20-minute drive away.
A prominent feature of this area is its proximity to the Turia gardens. Property in The City of Arts that overlook the sunken riverbed is in high demand for their stunning views. The Turia gardens are one of Spain’s largest metropolitan parks. The 9km stretch of greenery hosts an abundance of activities. The park has footpaths allowing people to walk, run and cycle through it.
The Turia gardens has many areas for people to enjoy any type of sports and leisure activity thinkable. A common activity in the park is for visitors and residents to cycle the entirety of the park. There are also many places to sit down and relax for nature enthusiasts. The gardens were built to prevent the former river from flooding the city. The park’s planners designed a path of orange trees, palm trees, ponds, fountains and flower beds with the aim of retaining the scenery of the river.
If you are thinking of buying a property in The City of Arts and Sciences, take a look at our range of apartments for sale. Also take a look at nearby Ruzafa, El Carmen (Old Town) and El Cabanyal.
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