Turia Gardens
Turia Gardens
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Description
After the 1957 flood, the riverbed became one of Europe's largest urban parks.
Audio guide
You are in the Turia Gardens, a river turned into a park. In 1957 a great flood devastated Valencia. To prevent it again, the riverbed was diverted; instead of building a motorway, residents demanded a park. Today it is over nine kilometres of orange trees, fountains, historic bridges, sports grounds and bike lanes crossing the entire city. Walk or cycle east: under Gothic and modern bridges until you reach the City of Arts. Westward, the Bioparc awaits. Whichever way you go, this park is Valencia's green soul.