FAQs about Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences

Here you can find quick answers to all of your questions. Linked, you’ll find the articles or the sections of the articles that can give you more detailed information.

: The City of Arts and Sciences is a futuristic complex, an ensemble of six cultural venues dedicated to the promotion of art and science.
: The complex is known for its spectacular and state of the art architecture, as well as for its cultural venues and museums.
: The City of Arts and Sciences is southeast of Valencia’s city centre. It is located in the Quatre Carreres district, not far from the beaches and port area.
: The complex is a futuristic structure and a great example of biomorphic architecture. This is a style that uses natural and organic shapes and patterns.
: Works on the site began in 1996 and the complex was inauguarted in 1998. However, the individual buildings were completed over the years, until the last one was opened in 2009.
: The City of Arts and Sciences itself is always open, however, the opening times to access the individual venues vary depending on season and day of the week.

You can have a look at each of them in the relevant section of this article.
: Access to the City of Arts and Sciences complex is free. Access to the individual venues, however, is not.

You can have a look at the various ticket options and their prices in the relevant section of this article. Discounts (including Valencia Tourist Card discounts) apply.

Valencia Tourist Card

Discover Valencia’s most complete free entry pass and discount card, all in one. Here, we explain everything there is to know about the Valencia Tourist Card: different types of cards and options, how and where to purchase and use them.
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: The City of Arts and Sciences is a bit far away from Valencia’s city centre, so we suggest you get there with a bus or the tram. If you have free time to spare, you can also consider getting there with a bike or even on foot.
: Of course you can. In fact, many locals cycle through the Turia**Park to the City of Arts and Sciences during the weekend. Valencia has also plenty of bike paths all around the city and along its normal streets.

If you’d like to know more about cycling in Valencia, you can check out our article about it.

Exploring Valencia by bike

A great climate, the perfect geography and more than 160 km of bike lanes make Valencia the ideal cycling city for everyone, including the less experienced.
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: Bus lines 13, 15, 24, 25, 35, and 95 all stop in front of the City of Arts and Sciences.

If you’d like to know more about Valencia’s bus system, you can check out our article about it.

Bus services in Valencia

Between urban and suburban routes, bus services in Valencia enjoy a network of 196 public lines. You will likely use some of these buses to move around the city during your stay, especially within and around the ancient city walls.
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: Metro lines 3, 5, 7, and 9 are the lines that get the closest to the complex. The best stop is Alameda, although we would recommend other methods of transport over the metro.

If you’d like to know more about Valencia’s metro system, you can read our article about it.

The metro and tram in Valencia

Valencia’s urban rail network counts a total of 146 stations, divided into ten active lines. With its total length of 162 km, it covers Valencia’s urban area thoroughly and it is a great way to move around the city.
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: The tram is one of the best ways to reach the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia. Tram line 10 passes right by the City of Arts and Sciences and has two stops in front of the complex. They are Ciutat Arts i Ciències and Oceanogràfic.

If you’d like to know more about Valencia’s tram network, you can check out our article about it.

The metro and tram in Valencia

Valencia’s urban rail network counts a total of 146 stations, divided into ten active lines. With its total length of 162 km, it covers Valencia’s urban area thoroughly and it is a great way to move around the city.
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: Of course. There are three Valenbisi stations right by the City of Arts and Sciences.If you’d like to know more about Valenbisi, you can check out our article about it.

Valenbisi

The perfect public bike rental if you want to cycle around Valencia without spending too much or worrying about taking a bike with you everywhere you go.
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: Absolutely yes. The City of Arts and Sciences is outside the no-park zone, which you can see on your app’s map.

You can learn more about electric scooters and how to get one in Valencia in our dedicated article.

Scooter rentals

Electric scooters are your go-to option if you would like to move around the city independently, and hassle-free. There are several companies offering this service in Valencia, and with their scooters you will get around quickly and comfortably, stopping any time you want.
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