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Documented photographs from different dates. Open an image to browse the gallery and its original source.
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In this guide · 6 sections
A former riverbed as public space
The regional tourism guide describes a garden occupying the former Turia riverbed, opened in 1986. It stretches for about nine kilometres between Parque de Cabecera and the City of Arts and Sciences, with eighteen bridges crossing the green corridor.
Editorial approach: think of the garden as a sequence of city landscapes rather than one park entrance and one circuit. The bridges and surrounding neighbourhoods help you understand where you are and offer useful reference points for choosing a manageable outing.
Choose a section before setting off
Editorial route suggestion: identify a starting bridge, a short section to explore and an exit near your onward destination. Add a second section only if the available time and your party’s energy make it worthwhile.
The total park length is context, not a recommended walking distance or a travel-time estimate. If combining the garden with a scheduled venue visit, leave room to return to street level and reach the correct building entrance.
Walking alongside an active city
The official regional guide identifies playgrounds, sports facilities and designated running and cycling routes. It also describes varied planting and water features within the landscaped former riverbed.
Editorial suggestion: choose a route and pace appropriate to the activity rather than assuming every path serves the same purpose. Pause where you can observe the relationship between garden level, bridge structure and the street above, while keeping shared circulation space clear.
Weather, exits and dated images
The gallery contains views from 2014, 2015 and 2024, including a perspective from Torres de Serranos. They document the landscape at different scales without promising present water operation or access to the camera position.
Editorial planning suggestion: check local notices and the forecast before departure, and establish an exit suited to your mobility needs. The framed Valencia map is a city reference rather than a specific ramp or park gate; a nearby street marker does not establish step-free access to the garden.
Plan the actual visit
Check opening, admission, access needs and the correct entrance with the official visitor source. Historical photographs do not establish current conditions.
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