The futuristic City of Arts and Sciences is a sprawling cultural and entertainment complex that originated in 1998 with the opening of L'Hemisferic (r

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The futuristic City of Arts and Sciences is a sprawling cultural and entertainment complex that originated in 1998 with the opening of L'Hemisferic (rt. foreground), a structure built to resemble a giant eye and housing an IMAX Cinema, planetarium and laserium. In the background is El Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, an opera house and performing arts center. Valencia, Spain.

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Size: 5132px × 3421px
Location: Europe, Spain, Valencia
Photo credit: © Dave G. Houser / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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