SPAIN SOUTHEAST 2016 part 3 - VALENCIA - Page 3

Nightsky · #41 Posted **Jun 12, 2016, 12:46 PM**

City of Arts and Sciences 059 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Torre Multiespacio and El Corte Ingles next to City of Science

Valencia outskirts 02 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Traffic jam towards the airport, where we should leave our rental car. No car is needed in central Valencia, it would rather be a problem.

Valencia Airport 01 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Valencia Airport. We went there to leave our rental car, then back to the city.

Valencia Airport 02 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Valencia Airport.

Valencia Airport 05 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Valencia Airport.

Valencia Airport 06 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Metro back to the city.

City of Arts and Sciences 006 by Nightsky, on Flickr

City of Arts and Sciences 008 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Modern residential area opposite City of Arts and Sciences.

City of Arts and Sciences 013 by Nightsky, on Flickr
Torre de Francia, Valencia’s 2nd tallest skyscraper (after hotel Melia). 35 floors, 115m tall, built in 2002.

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Val...airskirts.html

Nightsky · #42 Posted **Jun 12, 2016, 12:47 PM**

TORRE DE SERRANOS:

Torres de Serranos (the Serrano towers, Puerta de Serranos in Valencian) is a historic structure, situated in the North end of the Old Town, next to Barrio del Carmen, facing the Turia Gardens. This is an ancient gateway of the former city wall, consisting of two towers, each with a viewing platform that can be climbed for a small fee, and offers great views of Valencia. The structure was built 1392-98 in Valencian Gothic style, and is one of only two gates that still exist (the other one is Torres de Quarts), of the ancient city wall's originally twelve gateways. Torres de Serranos was for a long time the main gate and defence for the city, and between 1586-1887 it was used as a prison for noble people, that is the reason why it survived when the city wall was pulled down in 1865. The back facade looks completly different from the front that, that is facing the boulevard.

Torres de Serranos 05 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Torres de Serranos 03 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Torres de Serranos 08 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Torres de Serranos 10 by Nightsky, on Flickr

THE VIEWS FROM TORRE DE SERRANOS:

Torres de Serranos 24 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Torres de Serranos 25 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Torres de Serranos 28 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Torres de Serranos 31 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Torres de Serranos 34 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Torres de Serranos 35 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Torres de Serranos 36 by Nightsky, on Flickr

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Valencia_Serranos.html

Nightsky · #43 Posted **Jun 12, 2016, 10:55 PM**

MORE VIEWS FROM TORRE DE SERRANOS:

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Valencia_Serranos.html

Torres de Serranos 38 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Torres de Serranos 39 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Torres de Serranos 40 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Torres de Serranos 01 by Nightsky, on Flickr

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Valencia_Serranos.html

mousquet · #44 Posted **Jun 12, 2016, 11:08 PM**

Hm... Hell, you're a good person, whatever your actual name could be, wherever you're from.

This is the cutest evil crucifixion I've ever seen. And I was raised a goddamn Catholic, so that's quite something. I saw a heck of a bunch of crucifixions.

I think you must be aware, you won't find it anywhere in France, and I doubt it would be anywhere in Italy either. The guy crucified with someone helping him is right there in your picture.

Nightsky · #45 Posted **Jun 12, 2016, 11:58 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mousquet

Hm... Hell, you're a good person, whatever your actual name could be, wherever you're from.

This is the cutest evil crucifixion I've ever seen. And I was raised a goddamn Catholic, so that's quite something. I saw a heck of a bunch of crucifixions.

I think you must be aware, you won't find it anywhere in France, and I doubt it would be anywhere in Italy either. The guy crucified with someone helping him is right there in your picture.

You'r right!

And to be honest I can't remember if it was part of Torres de Serranos itself or some church I just zoomed in while I stood on the top. Too many impressions at the same time!

Nightsky · #46 Posted **Jun 14, 2016, 11:01 AM**

PRINCIPE FELIPE SCIENCE MUSEUM:

El Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe is an interactive science museum with impressive architecture that resembles the skeleton of a whale and covers 40,000 m². This is the most massive of the structures and is situated in the center of the science area, 220m long, 80m wide and 55 m high. It opened in 2000 and was designed by Calatrava. It is surrounded by part of the Turia Gardens. Manuel Toharia, a Spanish screen writer and TV personality, is the director of the museum. We visited the museum, part of a combined ticket. In the museum you find interactive experiments, models of rockets and other space structures, two airplanes, an air balloon, gravity experiments, new born chickens, an ant colony, a Marvel exhibtion and massive bright open public areas among many other things. Parts of it were a bit noisy due to large school classes visiting.

Príncipe Felipe Science Museum 002 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Príncipe Felipe Science Museum 102 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Príncipe Felipe Science Museum 101 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Príncipe Felipe Science Museum 071 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Príncipe Felipe Science Museum 007 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Príncipe Felipe Science Museum 012 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Príncipe Felipe Science Museum 013 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Príncipe Felipe Science Museum 021 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Príncipe Felipe Science Museum 022 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Príncipe Felipe Science Museum 025 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Príncipe Felipe Science Museum 028 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Príncipe Felipe Science Museum 030 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Príncipe Felipe Science Museum 040 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Príncipe Felipe Science Museum 043 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Príncipe Felipe Science Museum 044 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Príncipe Felipe Science Museum 061 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Príncipe Felipe Science Museum 063 by Nightsky, on Flickr

Príncipe Felipe Science Museum 064 by Nightsky, on Flickr

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Val...ncemuseum.html

Nightsky · #47 Posted **Jun 15, 2016, 7:42 PM**

OCEANOGRAFIC:

L'Oceanogràfic, Europe's largest oceanographic aquarium is partly an outdoor park, and partly situated in buildings that have shapes of water lilies, designed by Félix Candela. It opened in 2003 and covers a surface of 110 000 m², features 42 million liters of water and 45 000 animals. Each building represents different aquatic environments such as the Mediterranean, Wetlands, Temperate and Tropical Seas, Oceans, the Antarctic, the Arctic, Islands and the Red Sea. Over 500 different species, including dolphins, belugas, sawfish, jellyfish, starfish, sea urchins, walruses, seals, penguins, sea lions, turtles, sharks and rays can be found.
There is also an avarium with rare wetland birds. We visited the aquarium the last day, before taking the train back to Alicante. It is very extensive and interesting, and it features an underwater tunnel, a small room that is under water and several restaurants.

http://www.worldtravelimages.net/Val...anografic.html

L'Oceanogràfic Oceanarium 048 by Nightsky, on Flickr

L'Oceanogràfic Oceanarium 061 by Nightsky, on Flickr

L'Oceanogràfic Oceanarium 063 by Nightsky, on Flickr

L'Oceanogràfic Oceanarium 065 by Nightsky, on Flickr

L'Oceanogràfic Oceanarium 070 by Nightsky, on Flickr

L'Oceanogràfic Oceanarium 076 by Nightsky, on Flickr

L'Oceanogràfic Oceanarium 078 by Nightsky, on Flickr

L'Oceanogràfic Oceanarium 092 by Nightsky, on Flickr

L'Oceanogràfic Oceanarium 095 by Nightsky, on Flickr

L'Oceanogràfic Oceanarium 096 by Nightsky, on Flickr

L'Oceanogràfic Oceanarium 101 by Nightsky, on Flickr

L'Oceanogràfic Oceanarium 102 by Nightsky, on Flickr