The building and how to get there

Palau de Les Arts Reina Sofía

The Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía is a majestic building designed by the Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava.

It is one of the most emblematic buildings in the city of Valencia and an important centre for the performing arts. The various spaces that make up this cultural complex have hosted a wide range of operatic productions, symphonic concerts, and ballets.

 

Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias

It was inaugurated in 2005, thereby completing the artistic component of the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. It features the most modern technologies, reflecting the image of a cutting-edge, contemporary venue.

Architecture

The innovative architecture of this building—over 40,000 m2 in area and 75 m in height—houses four performance spaces for opera, music, ballet, and theatre.

This work by Santiago Calatrava comprises a metal structure in the shape of a feather, springing from a reinforced-concrete pylon located on the access footbridge.

A masterful example of Santiago Calatrava’s architecture. The Palau is surrounded by over 60,000 m2 of gardens and 11,000 m2 of reflecting pools with surrounding walkways.

How to get here

 

Iconic works by Santiago Calatrava

Santiago Calatrava, a Spanish architect and engineer born in Valencia in 1951, is renowned for his innovative, multidisciplinary approach to architectural and engineering design. He uses materials such as reinforced concrete and white steel to create sculptural structures inspired by organic forms found in nature.

Calatrava has left his mark around the world with iconic projects such as the Puente de la Mujer in Buenos Aires and the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Gold Medal of the American Institute of Architects and the Premio Príncipe de Asturias de las Artes. His influence on contemporary architecture is undeniable, and his legacy will endure through works that blur the boundaries between art and architecture.

 

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