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El parque de Cabecera provides the opportunity to learn more about the history of the river Turia which transports vegetation, wildlife. This vibrant journey will take you to enjoy the western part of the Jardines del Turia discovering the other side of the Turia Gardens: the more dynamic and sporty face of the city.
The history and modernity intermingle between bridges along which the tour goes through. Some, like the Trinity, which is the oldest in the city being over six centuries old, have suffered various floods that throughout history have struck the city. As of 1517, after which its ten arches had to be rectified. Other bridges like Les Arts or the Nou d'Octubre, and the latest work of S. Calatrava, were built after the last flood, in 1957, and are now without water in the channel. The western part of these immense gardens, houses all kinds of sports facilities to practice sports like soccer, softball, rugby, basketball, skating and more! Read the story of Valencia in a different and fun way. This ride aboard a Segway will take you along your journey to discover the more than 2,000-year old history of the city through its most emblematic monuments and streets. The essences of Roman and Muslim Valencia will open up passing through the Museum and Almudín Almoina to continue discovering the beauty of the city at the Palau de Benicarlo, Borgia residence in town and now houses the Corts Valencianes.
Serranos Towers are part of the ancient medieval walls of the city and today are the central point of the start of the Fallas festival, where we will go before reaching the Plaza de Manises which chairs the Palau of the Government. In the square we can see the Basilica Virgen de la Mare de Deu, the fountain that pays tribute to Turia and its waters, which have had their own court, which has been a world heritage site since 2009; and with an ancient history behind it, at the door of the Apostles of the Cathedral. This door will lead the tour towards the cathedral doors of Valencia and it´s different styles: Gothic, Baroque and Romanesque, in addition to its iconic bell tower: Miguelete.
Visit Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias and discover the gardens of Turia. This pleasant walk as you discover the city of Valencia has opened the new century showing all its glory.After the flood of 1957 the old Turia riverbed of the Turia Gardens are the longest urban garden, being bigger than 10 km. These immense gardens are divided into sections according to their use are not just a lung for the city and a 'highway' for cyclists and urban runners but is home to some of the most representative buildings of the city.There is water throughout the whole of the gardens, clearly alluding to the river, and is in sections X and XI, where the Palau de Música, which has reached its peak with the abundant vegetation, pergolas and ponds. The Palau, in turn serves as a tribute to the wide musical tradition throughout the Valencian Community, as well as its traditional culture with a huge glass that lets us see inside full of typical Valencian orange.
Meeting/ pick-up point: Gobernador Viejo nº 8.
Start/opening time: In Summer – 10am to 7pm. In Winter – 10am to 5pm.
Languages: English, ask if other languages are available.
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