Reina Sofia Palace of the Arts
Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, the Queen Sofía Palace of the Arts, soars above the City of Arts and Sciences as Valencia’s striking opera house. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, it anchors the northwest end of the complex and rises 75 metres tall, with a 14-story above-ground skyline and three levels below. Opened officially on 8 October 2005, its first opera, Fidelio, followed on 25 October 2006, marking its arrival on the world stage. The building spans about 40,000 square metres and features four auditoriums, with the Sala Principal seating 1,470 and a seating grid that can be reconfigured for dance and other performances. The main hall is famed for its large stage and one of the world’s three largest orchestra pits, capable of housing up to 120 musicians, while the stage can accommodate two complete opera settings for rapid turnover. …
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