What is the name of the opera house Calatrava designed in Valencia?

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The opera house Calatrava designed in Valencia is the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía.

The building is an opera house and performing-arts centre at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain. Designed by Valencia-born architect Santiago Calatrava, it was officially opened on October 8, 2005. Its first staged opera was Beethoven’s Fidelio, performed on October 25, 2006.

The name is Valencian; an English rendering is Queen Sofía Palace of the Arts. That makes “Palacio de la Música” an understandable but incorrect alternative. The building’s sweeping white shell, curved roof and monumental scale are among the most recognizable elements of the City of Arts and Sciences. It contains several performance spaces, including a main hall, auditorium, Aula Magistral and the Martí i Soler Theatre. It is also the home of the Orchestra of the Valencian Community, linking the landmark to Valencia’s active opera and concert life.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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