Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía

Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía

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Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía

The Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía is part of the City of Arts and Sciences. This opera house/performing arts centre has four auditoriums dedicated to music and scenic arts. The great acoustics, location, and surroundings are some of the reasons why this is becoming one of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe.

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addressAvenida del Professor López Piñero 1, Valencia
openingHoursDaily 10am–8pm
phone+34 961 97 59 00
websiteVisit website
facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/LesArtsValencia

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