Parotet

The Parotet is a well-known landmark in Valencia, located on the Glorieta de Europa in the east of the city. Situated near the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències and the Torre de Francia, its shape recalls a dragonfly, which explains the name. The 46-meter-tall (151-foot) artwork was designed in 2003 by Valencian architect Miquel Navarro. It is a gift to the city from the Fundació Caixa d'Estalvis i Mont de Pietat de València, honoring the founding of the Obra Social. Visitors can experience the monumental sculptural ensemble as a striking accent in the urban landscape.