The Jardines del Real, also known as Viveros, form one of Valencia’s most historic and beloved green spaces. Once the grounds of the Royal Palace, demolished in the early 19th century, the gardens preserve the elegance and scale of their aristocratic past while offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city. Wide avenues, manicured lawns, ponds and shaded groves create a varied landscape that invites leisurely walks and quiet moments of rest. Scattered throughout the park are sculptures, fountains and remnants of the old palace, adding layers of history to the natural setting. Today, the Jardines del Real host cultural events, exhibitions and seasonal fairs, making them a lively meeting point for residents and visitors. Their blend of heritage, greenery and open space has made them an essential part of Valencia’s urban identity.
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The Jardines del Real, also called Viveros Gardens, are located at Calle San Pío V s/n, 46010 Valencia, across the former Turia riverbed from the historic center, along Avenida del Botánico Cavanilles. These expansive 17-hectare gardens of Arabic origin once housed a medieval Royal Palace and early zoo, now featuring diverse plant collections, fountains, sculptures, and the Natural Sciences Museum. Adjacent to Jardines de Monforte and connected to the vast Jardín del Turia park, they neighbor the Museum of Fine Arts, Pont de les Flors bridge, and university area, with the restored façades of historic palaces like the Dukes of Mandas and the rural Canet farmhouse enhancing this green cultural haven.
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Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
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Museo de Prehistoria de Valencia
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La Almoina Archaeological Museum
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Museo Valenciano de la Ilustración y la Modernidad
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Museo Fallero de Valencia
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Valencian Museum of Ethnology
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Museo y Colegio del Arte Mayor de la Seda
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Museo de Historia de Valencia
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Museu Nacional de Ceràmica i de les Arts Sumptuàries González Martí
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Art Modern Institute Museum of Valencia
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L'Àgora
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Palacio del Marqués de Campo
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Casa Museo Benlliure
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Centro de Arte Hortensia Herrero (CAHH)
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Museo del Corpus
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Iluziona Museo - Valencia
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Museum of Illusions Valencia
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Teatro Principal de Valencia
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Teatro Talia
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Teatro Flumen
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Teatre Olympia
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Teatre Rialto de València
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Teatro El Musical
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Teatre Micalet
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Sala Russafa
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Teatre la Estrella Sala Cabanyal
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Teatre Círculo
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BLACKLIGHT ART GALLERY
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Vangar
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Shiras Galeria
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Galería Benlliure
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Galerie Alaux - Galería de arte
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Bloom Gallery VLC
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Galería de arte contemporáneo Alba Cabrera
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Torres de Serranos
Historical Landmark
La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia
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Palau de Cervelló
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El Micalet
Historical Landmark
Valencia Cathedral
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Palau de la Generalitat Valenciana
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Ducal Palace of Gandia
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Torres de Quart
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Real Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados
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Iglesia del Patriarca
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Iglesia Parroquial de San Nicolás de Bari y San Pedro Mártir
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Real Parroquia de los Santos Juanes Valencia
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Church of Santa Catalina Valencia
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Iglesia San Juan del Hospital
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Church of San Esteban
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Iglesia de San Agustín
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Església de Sant Tomàs i Sant Felip Neri
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Iglesia de San Martín Valencia
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Puerta del Mar
Historical Landmark
Monumento al Rey Jaime I
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Plaza Redona
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Portal de Valldigna
Historical Landmark
Palacio de Justicia de Valencia
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Fuente de la Plaza del Ayuntamiento
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Jardín del Turia
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Parque Central
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Jardín Botánico
Botanical Garden
Jardines de Monforte
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Jardín de Ayora
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Jardín de Las Hespérides
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Jardí de Polifil
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