Valencia

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Here is one surprising city. I say surprising because you don´t hear much about it but it is in fact a very modern city with a host of attractions. I have a feeling that Valencia has been somewhat snubbed by the country for political reasons, but that's another kettle of fish which I don't want to open.

Anyway, there's a riverbed which is now covered and coverted into a 9km stretch of clean and well-planned parkland. Because of that it sits on lower ground to the streets and buildings which gives a feeling of being away from the hustle and bustle of the city. I think it's a FANTASTIC idea and something which makes Valencia stand out as a city.

Of course there is the amazing Cuidad de las Artes y las Ciencas (City of Arts and Sciences) by Santiago Calatrava - it is amazing amazing AMAZING and well worth getting off my arse for!! L'Oceanographic was a bit pricey but I still paid the 22 Euros and went in to have a look. Kids would love it here, it's huge and there's plenty to see.

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Photos

LOVE this idea!
The park, formerly the riverbed.

Gulliver
They turned him into a HUGE playground for kids which is another terrific idea!