L'Umbracle - Free Audio Guide
Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain
L'Umbracle, Avinguda del Professor López Piñero (Historiador de la Medicina), Ciutat de les Arts i de les Ciències, Quatre Carreres, València, Comarca de València, Comunitat Valenciana, 46023, España
L'Umbracle is a contemporary urban garden situated within Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences. Covering an area of 17,500 square metres, it boasts a series of parabolic arches that provide a distinctive environment for various Mediterranean flora, including palm trees. The design, by Santiago Calatrava, incorporates traditional Valencian trencadís in its white structure. The garden features pathways that link to the Museum of Science and other local attractions. It is open throughout the year and free to enter, making it an easily accessible spot for visitors looking to experience nature and art in the city.