City of Arts and Sciences

What it is

A complex of museums, an aquarium and an opera house designed by Santiago Calatrava, built along the old riverbed. The architecture is the attraction even if you go into nothing.

Getting there

Bus 95 or a half-hour walk along the Turia gardens from the centre.

When to go

Evening for the buildings lit and reflected; the aquarium takes most of a day on its own.

On a student budget

Walking around the outside is free and is what most residents do. The Oceanogràfic aquarium is the expensive one — expect €30-ish — so pick one attraction rather than a combined ticket you will not use.

Prices and times last checked August 19, 2026. Treat figures as indicative.