City Of Arts And Sciences - Opera Wide View Editorial Photo

Night scene at the city of arts and sciences in valencia. Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències is a cultural and architectural complex in the city of Valencia, Spain. It is the most important modern tourist destination in the city of Valencia. Designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela, the project underwent the first stages of construction in July 1996 and the finished city was inaugurated April 16, 1998 with the opening of L'Hemisfèric. In this shot: L'Hemisfèric — an Imax Cinema, Planetarium and Laserium, El Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia — an opera house and performing arts center, L'Umbracle — a landscaped walk with plant species indigenous to Valencia.