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Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia (Palace of Arts)

Autopista del Saler, 1 | City of Arts and Sciences, 46013 Valencia, Spain
34 961 975 800
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Ranked #19 of 117 attractions in Valencia
Type: Architectural Buildings, Theaters, Symphonies
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New York City, New York
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2013

didn't get inside the site. just wandered around outside, was beautiful, huge. the building looks like a white darth vader but looks also like Sydney opera house, somehow. The sculptures and small garden located in the surrounding are also interesting!

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Zurich, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2013

The building where the Arts are hosted is splendid. This is like Picasso's work for Architecture. This is a must visit for all visiting VLC. The arts collections themselves are really good.

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Alicante, Spain
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

The museum is very big and i would suggest you begin with visiting the classics on the upper floors as you can spend a lot of time on the ground floors where there is mainly "contemporary and modern art" not always that captivating.

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Vellinge, Sweden
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2012

Impressing museum with paintings from many years back with all old Spanish masters. Situated at th former river chanel.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2012

I didn't attend any concerts or opera here but the guided tour of the exterior was illuminating. Check out the tour schedule and book yourself one, early morning is best as you will have the sun behind you.

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The Hague
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2012

This is one of the most amazing performing arts centres I've ever seen. The architecture is so bold andd aring - and yet elegant - that you'll want to take the tour as well as walk around the whole thing. The bilingual English/Spanish tour is twice daily (see their website) and you buy the tickets at the box office just... More

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Alcossebre, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 16, 2012

I don´t know how many pictures I already took of this building, but each time I´m there, I couldn´t stop to view it from every angle. If you´re interested in architecture, you should visit this spot in Valencia. There was an exhibition about the construction, when we were there, but I can´t remember if it was a perminent exhibition.

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Almeria, Spain
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 6, 2012

But hard to find one´s way around and the staff on the outside somewhat unfriendly which detracts from the experience

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 28, 2012

We went to see a Debussy concert at the Reina Sofia - was a lovely venue, and very reasonably priced tickets on the day.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2012

It was really nice. Lots of paintings. I am not really an art person but I enjoyed myself. It's free so that was great. It's air conditioned. You are allowed to take pictures.

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