City of Arts and Sciences
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and Félix Candela throughout the 1990s that are
located in the former riverbed of the River Turia. It is one of Valencia’s top tourist attractions due to the
fascinating architectural design of the site and the many attractions it holds, including a science museum, an aquarium,
a planetarium, and a performing arts center.
Attractions
L'Hemisfèric
The first building of the complex to be completed in 1998, L'Hemisfèric is an IMAX cinema and planetarium. It was designed to resemble a giant human eye, which symbolizes how visitors observe the world when they view audiovisual projections inside of it. Visitors are welcome to take guided tours of the building which focus on its architectural design and the audiovisual technology it uses, as well as stop in to see an educational film, an astronomy show, or a musical performance projected onto its immense screen.El Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe
L'Umbracle
While L'Umbracle is often known for its underground parking area that serves the entire City of Arts and Sciences, it was designed as the entrance to the complex. Above ground, it features a beautiful landscaped walk filled with indigenous plant species and sculptures. Unlike the other buildings it’s open free of charge, making it a great place for a relaxing stroll.
L'Oceanogràfic
El Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia
The Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia is an opera house and performing arts center with a distinctive metallic roof first opened in 2005. It is divided into four unique performance spaces. The Main Hall, which features one of the largest stages in the world, is used for opera and ballet performances. The Auditorium, which seats over 1,400 people, is used for a variety of events, including classical music performances. The Master Classroom is used for chamber music performances, and the Martí i Soler Theater is used for small theatrical productions.
L'Àgora
L'Àgora, the final building of the complex, opened in 2009. It is a large, multifunctional, covered space which can seat over 6,000 people. It is used for a wide variety of events, including concerts, exhibitions, conventions, and sporting events. Its most famous annual event is the Valencia Open 500, a professional men’s tennis tournament that is part of the ATP Tour.
Practical Information
Here’s everything you need to know in order to plan your visit to the City of Arts and Sciences.How to Get There
By Metro
Metrovalencia lines 3 and 5 are the closest metro lines to the City of Arts and Sciences. The nearest stop is
Alameda, which is an approximately 15-minute walk.By Bus
You can reach the City of Arts and Sciences by using the EMT, Valencia’s urban bus system. Bus services that stop at the complex are: 1, 13; 14, 15; 19, 35; 40, and 95.By Bike/on Foot
It’s easy to get to the City of Arts and Sciences - just follow the paths along the former riverbed of the River Turia, which are now public parks. If you don’t have a bike, you can rent one from any of the 275 Valenbisi stations throughout the city for a reasonable price.Parking
Hours
Hours vary depending on the attraction, but most open at 10:00 each day and close between 18:00 and 24:00 depending on the season.Prices
How much you spend at the City of Arts and Sciences depends on what you decide to do. If you’re trying to travel cheaply, you can always just walk around the complex, admire the architecture, take photos, and visit L’Umbracle for free. If you want to see and do everything, you can buy combined tickets valid for 2-3 days that allow you to take full advantage of the seemingly endless attractions in L'Hemisfèric, El Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe, and L'Oceanogràfic, at a cost of about € €36 ($41) for adults.Do you see any omissions, errors or want to add information to this page? Sign up.
Author: ehuttner. Last updated: Mar 01, 2015