Immigrating to Spain to appreciate Spanish architecture: the City of Arts and Sciences is a collective term for five areas located on the former riverbed of the Turia River in Valencia, Spain. The City of Arts and Sciences was designed by Valencia's architect Santiago Calatrava and construction began in July 1996. It was completed and opened in 2004. The buildings are situated on the dry riverbed of the Turia River, which has been diverted outside the city due to past flooding. The original riverbed has now become a park, sports fields, and concert halls, serving as a great recreational area for local residents.
This major project of the City of Arts and Sciences includes the Science Museum (Museo de las Ciencias "Príncipe Felipe"), Oceanogràfic, the Opera House, parks, and more. This area was originally on the outskirts of the city and was not fully developed, but the construction of the City of Arts and Sciences has driven rapid development in the local economy, tourism, and real estate, transforming it into a new upscale residential area and an important tourist attraction in Valencia.