Valencia's roundabouts Valencia
Curious public art
Crossing safely can be nerve-wracking; however, Valencia's roundabouts feature art that ranges from stunning to bizarre.
The fascinating thing about big roundabouts is that they often represent what a city is proud of. My favourite Valencian concrete circles are the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
The Dama Ibérica roundabout features a stunning sculpture by Manolo Valdés. It depicts the abstract face of the Iberian Lady of Elche, accurately capturing her likeness. This Good One consists of 22,000 blue mosaic tiles, each a tiny replica of Lady of Elche.
Torre Miramar (Sea View Tower) is Spain's priciest roundabout, costing 24 million euros, designed by Santiago Calatrava. Three months in, the tower's elevator broke down, and to make matters worse, the sea view was a letdown. This Bad Guy stands neglected on Av. de Catalunya, a symbol of government waste. Urban explorers sneaked inside and climbed 45 metres to the top.
Mention the Pink Panther in Valencia, and locals will point to a roundabout on Carrer de les Filipines. I love this Ugly One because of its weird, abstract appearance. The Pantera Rosa Fountain, officially la Fuente Pública (the Public Fountain), resembles the beloved cartoon character from the 60s. Sculptor Miquel Navarro intended to design an insect-like gargoyle to celebrate the Túria-Júcar Canal.
An honourable mention goes to the Sad One: a bronze Apollo replica, brutally chopped to pieces and stolen from its roundabout. It never returned to its traffic junction, leaving the naked Apollo gone for good.
Have you spotted a weird roundabout in Valencia? I’d love to hear!
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