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 Park conceived as underwater city |
Avenida Instituto Obrero de Valencia, s/n Valencia 46013 Spain +34 90 210 0031 http://www.cac.es/oceanografic |
The Parque Oceanografico is one of the four buildings that make up the "City of Arts and Sciences", an important part of the cultural development within the Valencian capital. This oceanographic park, the only one of its kind in Europe, has been designed by Felix Candela. The park is set up like a real underwater city where the visitors are introduced into the different marine habitats so that they can see many different species in their faithfully reproduced natural surroundings. The objectives of this large park can be summarized as a place to have fun in while teaching visitors about life under 75% of the earth's surface. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Paul McAdam |
 Photo: Paul McAdam |
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 Photo: Matteo De Felice  |
 Photo: Maria Luciana Rincon Tamanini |
 Photo: Felix Benavides |
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 Popularly called 'Viveros' |
Calle del General Elio 1 Valencia 46010 Spain +34 96 352 5478 |
Today the Royal Gardens or "Viveros" are the most important park in the city. Long ago it was the site of the "Quinta de Recreo Omunya" (Omunya country house), called "Rahal", whose construction was ordered by the Moorish king Abd Al-Aziz in the 11th century. Years later Jaime I, the Conquerer, enlarged this country house and changed it into the "Alcazar Regio" (Royal Castle). Sadly, it was completely destroyed during the War of Independence. Today the garden is frequently visited by Valencian locals and tourists, and the zoo is one of its most popular features. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: John Keogh, jv21.com |
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 Zoo in del Real gardens |
Calle de San Pío V Valencia 46010 Spain +34 96 360 0822 |
The Valencia Zoo can be found in the Jardines del Real park and garden, commonly known as los Viveros. This is perhaps the most popular park in the city and it fills with families out for the day. The zoo, itself, is not very big, though it does contain a large variety of different animal species. The most frequent visitors tend to be school children on excursions, having fun and learning at the same time, but who said fun was just for kids? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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