City of Arts and Sciences

In this article, we will focus on the scientific and entertainment complex, which is located in Spain, more precisely, in the beautiful Valencia. So, we'll talk City of Arts and Sciences, which is by far the main tourist attractions of the famous Valencia. It is noteworthy that the complex is that harmoniously combine art with entertainment.

As for the name "City of Science", it was given to the project self-government, and all because it was planned construction of the 370-meter-high television tower, the latter, by the way, as a result of adjustment is the third in the world. The total cost of the project was estimated at 150 million euros! Naturally, the implementation of this beauty caused a lot of controversy and criticism, but, nevertheless, the construction process was initiated ...

On April 16, 1998, the City of Arts and Sciences was officially opened, with a successful completion of the 1st building of the complex - the Planetarium called «L'Hemisfèric». As for L'Hemisfèric, then this structure built on an area of ​​13,000 square meters in the form of the eye.



After 11 months, the president of Valencia officially opened «El Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe» (Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences). This interactive science museum in shape like a whale skeleton. The occupied area is 40,000 square meters

In the city of science also deserves special attention object called «L'Umbracle», which is a landscaped park with a huge number of plants.

It is noteworthy in this complex so-called «Walk of the Sculptures» (Sculpture Walk), the latter is under the open sky and a gallery consisting of works by famous contemporary artists.

In addition, the territory of the city of science is a bridge called «El Puente de l'Assut de l'Or», which connects the street Menorca and the south side of the city, on the street above the highest point of the complex - the 125-meter column.

Only 12 of December of 2002, was completed and officially opened the building of «L'Oceanogràfic», which is the Oceanographic Park with the largest in Europe oceanographic aquarium, the latter covers an area of ​​110,000 square meters, Vmeschaya 42 million liters of water . This beautiful building has the shape of lilies.



The most recent building is known as «El Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía» it was open only on 8 October of 2005, on its territory is a performing arts center, as well as the Opera House. This structure is divided into 4 huge premises: Magisterial Classroom, Main Room, Amphitheater, and the Theater of Camera.

I should add that the city of science is not cheated and private area, the latter is called «L'Àgora», her hosts sports events and concerts.

At night, the structure of the city of science very nicely lit, turning into skeletons unimaginable fish and animals.

At the end add that the City of Arts and Sciences on the plans had full three other majestic skyscrapers. The height of one of them was supposed to be 308 meters, another - 266, and the third - 220. But, alas, the implementation of these pans have not been started, now it is not known whether once to start the construction of skyscrapers or not. But even without these "skyscrapers" in the City of Arts and Sciences is something to see, anyone who enters here, of course, surprised, and for a long time has been impressed.