Jardines del Turia (Turia Gardens), Valencia (must see)
Turia Gardens is a public park and the largest urban garden in Spain. It is one of the most visited parks in the country. The park is located in the old riverbed of the Turia River.
The 1957 Great Flood of Valencia proved to the town that the Turia River may continue flooding and causing death and destruction. A plan was put forth to divert the river out of the city center using channels and hydraulics. The empty river bed was transformed into the park in 1986.
Turia Park is known for its numerous bridges. Some were built along with the construction of the park and many were added later. A few of the bridges are several centuries old, such as the Sea Bridge, built in 1591.
Turia Gardens snakes through the city and is 4.3 miles long from the BioParc to the City of Arts and Sciences. Visitors will admire open-air art displays, waterways, statues and fountains as they enjoy the scenic route.
The park is open from March to October from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM. In the winter, the park is open from 8 AM to 7 PM.
The 1957 Great Flood of Valencia proved to the town that the Turia River may continue flooding and causing death and destruction. A plan was put forth to divert the river out of the city center using channels and hydraulics. The empty river bed was transformed into the park in 1986.
Turia Park is known for its numerous bridges. Some were built along with the construction of the park and many were added later. A few of the bridges are several centuries old, such as the Sea Bridge, built in 1591.
Turia Gardens snakes through the city and is 4.3 miles long from the BioParc to the City of Arts and Sciences. Visitors will admire open-air art displays, waterways, statues and fountains as they enjoy the scenic route.
The park is open from March to October from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM. In the winter, the park is open from 8 AM to 7 PM.
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Sight Name: Jardines del Turia (Turia Gardens)
Sight Location: Valencia, Spain (See walking tours in Valencia)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Valencia, Spain (See walking tours in Valencia)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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