City of Arts and Sciences
Cultural complex in the city of Valencia, Spain.
Assut de l'Or Bridge
Backward-curved single-pylon cable-stayed bridge at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain.
L'Umbracle
Sculpture garden, part of the City of Arts and Sciences, in Valencia, Spain.
Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe
Visitor attraction in Valencia, Spain.
Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía
Opera house in Valencia, Spain.
CaixaForum Valencia. A Landscape of Cells
CaixaForum Valencia, A Landscape of Cells, is a re-use of an existing building. It develops inside the existing building Ágora in the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, an unused empty space, to which the project provides content, program and life. The total surface is 9.918 sq m. CaixaForum Valencia is a center for cultural, artistic, scientific and environmental dissemination activities and whose design and implementation was comissioned by the client "LaCaixa" Foundation through its social work. The purpose of this center is to bring culture closer to all audiences through multiple activities and experiences that it offers daily. Innovation and sustainability are the distinctive features of the project. Starting from an existing construction, that was not energy efficient, the built project has obtained the maximum LEED PLATINUM sustainability certification. Specific constructive innovations have been developed in the project: cardboard skin in the Auditorium; wooden installation in the ceiling of Auditorium “The Written Forest”; Garden system in Restaurant; Structural system of CLT wood and steel in the Library, which work in a hybrid way providing the necessary fire resistance; skin of Administration made of fiberglass with Molecular Ceramic; fiberglass Cloud skin and STO with glass composition finish, ETFE window and skylight; Cloud 3D printing. The output is a collective intelligence project in which professionals from very different disciplines have collaborated.
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How long does the Valencia architecture walking tour take?+
The self-guided walking tour covers approximately 1.4 km with 7 stops. Allow approximately 3 hours including 20 minutes of viewing time per building.
Is the Valencia architecture tour free?+
Yes, this is a completely free self-guided walking tour. You can view the route on the interactive map, export it to Google Maps for navigation, and explore at your own pace.
Do I need to book the Valencia architecture tour in advance?+
No booking is required — this is a self-guided tour that you can start at any time. All buildings can be viewed from the outside. For guided tours with expert commentary, we recommend checking GetYourGuide for local architecture tours.
What is the best time to do the Valencia architecture walking tour?+
Morning light (before 11am) is ideal for photography of building facades. Weekdays tend to be less crowded around commercial buildings. Allow a full morning or afternoon for the complete tour.