L'Hemisfèric, Planetarium and digital cinema in City of Arts and Sciences, Spain.
The building features a massive eye-shaped structure with a retractable roof spanning 100 meters, reflecting upon a 24,000 square meter water surface.
Santiago Calatrava designed this first structure of the City of Arts and Sciences complex, which opened its doors to visitors in April 1998.
The facility presents astronomical shows and digital projections on a 900-square-meter concave screen, offering programs in multiple languages through personal audio devices.
The projection hall accommodates 300 viewers for sessions throughout the day, with adult tickets priced at 8 euros and reduced rates for children and groups.
Three projection systems operate simultaneously in the cinema: IMAX Dome technology, digital 3D presentations, and real-time astronomical simulations of universal phenomena.
Location: Valencia
Architects: Santiago Calatrava
Official opening: April 16, 1998
Part of: City of Arts and Sciences
GPS coordinates: 39.45753,-0.35400
Latest update: May 17, 2025 12:56
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