Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, Valencia, Espana, 13 June 2009
Walking leisurely along Jardin del Turia one sunny afternoon in June, taking in the magnificent structures collectively known as the City of Arts and Sciences -- incidentally created by Valencia's native son -- it is easy to forget that half a century or so ago a river flowed through it.
Rio Turia ran through the middle of Valencia. However, a massive flood in 1957 destroyed much of the old city. In order to escape further inundation, the city embarked on a remarkable engineering feat that diverted the river around the southern and western fringes of the city. The transformation that the dry riverbed had undergone on the other hand was astounding.
Bisecting the city, Jardin del Turia could easily serve as a compass point for visitors to find their bearing: The eastern section is the modern part as defined by the glass-curtained highrises; the western section the historical and cultural arena. Which is not to say that the garden is completely bereft of surprises. And at ten kilometers long, there is always something to catch and hold your attention.
Abundance is viewing men and women for his or her items instead of what they shortage or may be. Viewing all items for his or her items instead of what they shortage. Do you presume so? Posed By AJF 12
Posted by: AJF 12 | 09/15/2010 at 10:55 PM