L'Umbracle, Sculpture garden in City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia, Spain.
L'Umbracle contains 55 fixed arches and 54 floating arches that extend to a height of 18 meters across the landscaped area.
Santiago Calatrava completed this entrance structure to the City of Arts and Sciences complex in 2001, incorporating modern architectural elements.
The Walk of the Sculptures presents contemporary art installations from various artists including Miquel from Navarre, Francesc Abbot, and Yoko Ono.
The structure serves dual purposes, functioning as both a public garden space and a protective covering for the parking facility beneath.
The garden maintains 99 palm trees, 62 bitter orange trees, and 42 different types of regional shrubs that create seasonal color variations.
Location: Valencia
Architects: Santiago Calatrava
Architectural style: high-tech architecture
Part of: City of Arts and Sciences
GPS coordinates: 39.45477,-0.35300
Latest update: May 14, 2025 08:17
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