In recent years, Valencia has been endowed with modern transport, financial, cultural, scientific and leisure infrastructures which have thrust it into the limelight and made it a leading city in Spain and Europe.

Its tireless rejuvenation is founded upon emblematic projects at the cutting-edge of architecture, such as:
• The City of Arts and Science, which includes the spectacular Arts Palace and the Oceanarium, designed by Santiago Calatrava
• The Conference Centre, work of Sir Norman Foster
• A multitude of museums
• The Palau de la Música
• The Ricardo Tormo Grand Prix track in Cheste
• The remodelling of the Port for the America's Cup all of which have become landmarks for the city.
• The Formula 1 Grand Prix is held on one of the leading urban circuits in the world, the city of Valencia.

Sport is another leading player in the Valencia, be it golf, sailing or motor racing. Host to world-renowned events such as the Motorcycle Grand Prix, the 2008 World Indoor Athletics Championship, the Queen's Regatta and, of course, the 32nd America's Cup.