Santiago Calatrava's white futuristic complex: science museum, opera house, IMAX and aquarium.
Address: Avinguda del Professor López Piñero 7, 46013 Valencia
The City of Arts and Sciences was designed by Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava with Félix Candela and opened in stages from 1998. It stands in the former bed of the Turia River.
Its buildings include the eye-shaped Hemisfèric cinema, the Science Museum, the Palau de les Arts opera house and the Oceanogràfic, the largest aquarium in Europe, with sharks, belugas and dolphins.
All year.
Evening, when the buildings are lit and reflected in the pools.
Hot; visit indoor venues at midday.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
Walking around is free; the venues are paid.
Yes, it is a highlight for families.
Santiago Calatrava, with Félix Candela.
