Palata umetnosti „Kraljica Sofija“ najviša je zgrada opere na svetu sa 17 spratova The Queen Sofia Palace of Arts is the tallest opera
house in the world, with 17 floors
Mediterranean charm focused on the future
Valencia combines two different images of Spain, as a historic Me- diterranean city and one of Euro- pe’s most modern urban centres. The old part of the city is protected by its narrow streets, squares and marketplaces where you can feel the rhythm of daily life. The central market, one of the largest on the continent, brings together traders offering fish, fruit and spices every morning, while restaurants prepare a famous dish that originated right here: paella. Just a few kilometres from the city, the landscape shifts abruptly. The futuristic complex known as the Ci - ty of Arts and Sciences, an archi-
tectural project of Spanish archite- ct Santiago Calatrava, was built in the former Turia riverbed. The com- plex features white structures that resemble ships or huge sculptures and that house museums, an aqua- rium and concert halls. April and May are ideal times to vi- sit Valencia, with pleasant tempera - tures and the city’s Malvarrosa Bea- ch still free of the summer crowds. Cycle lanes through the Turia Gar- den enable you to navigate the who - le city easily, with lots of greenery and places for respite. Valencia is often overshadowed by Barcelo - na and Madrid, but that’s precisely what gives it an advantage. It is lar -
ge enough to provide museums, ar- chitecture and gastronomy, and re- laxed enough to be explored at a leisurely pace. For travellers wan - ting to combine a city break and a seaside holiday, it would be tough to find a better compromise anywhe - re in Europe.
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