The city of Arts and Sciences - l'Umbracle
the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias complex has become an international flagship and symbol of its commitment to cultural tourism and the dynamic approach of the Comunidad Valenciana to the world. Along almost two kilometres of the old riverbed of the Turia and within the actual city of Valencia, its five major elements aim to bring culture to the people and encourage public participation in a unique architectural environment with free public access to large areas: L´Hemisfèric, the Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe, L´Umbracle, L´Oceanogràfic and the Palau de les Arts.Designed by the Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava and covering an area of 14,000 square metres, it was the first part of the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias to open to the public.
It represents a huge human eye looking out on the world: it is the "Eye of Wisdom " which introduced the public to the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias project.
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