The white arches and palms of the Umbracle walkway at the City of Arts and Sciences

6 of the best · Valencia, Spain

New Developments and Landmark Projects in Valencia

A new arena, a new stadium under construction, a palace turned art centre, a park over the railway and a new tram line. We give status, not prices.

Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Valencia.

  1. Open

    Roig Arena

    Quatre Carreres·Indoor arena

    Valencia’s new indoor arena for concerts and basketball.

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  2. Opened November 2023

    Centro de Arte Hortensia Herrero

    Ciutat Vella·Art centre

    A 17th-century palace restored as a contemporary-art centre.

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  1. A new direction

    Bombas Gens Centre d’Arts Digitals

    Marxalenes·Arts centre

    A former pump factory, now a centre for digital and immersive art.

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  2. Opened November 2023

    Centro de Arte Hortensia Herrero

    Ciutat Vella·Art centre

    A 17th-century palace restored as a contemporary-art centre.

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  3. Open since 2022

    Metrovalencia Line 10

    City of Arts and Sciences·Tram

    The tram line from the centre towards Natzaret, via the City of Arts and Sciences area.

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  4. Under construction

    Nuevo Mestalla

    Benicalap·Stadium

    Valencia CF’s new stadium, under construction.

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  5. Railway underground, a park on top

    Parque Central

    Ruzafa·Urban park

    A park where the railway tracks went underground.

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  6. Open

    Roig Arena

    Quatre Carreres·Indoor arena

    Valencia’s new indoor arena for concerts and basketball.

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