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The City of Arts and Sciences, Cuidad de Las Artes y Las Ciencias, not only is architecturally spectacular, but comprises the Hemisferic, Science Museum, Oceanografic, Paula de les Arts, The Agora and Umbracle.

The Hemisferic was the first building to be created at the complex in 1998 is a fantastic IMAX theatre showing an amazing variety of 3D films.

The Principe Felipe Science Museum is a great day out for adults and kids alike with load of interaction to keep the children amused. The museum has varying programmes/displays and workshops. Restaurant, cafe and bookshop are also incorporated.

The Oceanographic opened in 2003 and is the biggest aquarium in Europe. It is divided into diffent geographic zones. The walkway includes an underwater tunnel to watch the sealife swimming above you and an underwater restaurant to dine amongst the sealife.

The Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia opened in 2005 and hosts many well know musicals, ballets and operas. For programme of events, go to http://www.lesarts.com

The latest addition the to 'City' is The Agora which opened in 2009. The Agora hosts the Valencia Open 500 Tennis Tournament amongst other events.

Created: 2010-01-26 11:28:12 | Updated: 2010-02-02 11:02:00

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