The district of Ciudad de las Artes y las Cłatyas, covering an area of 350,000 square meters, consists of a cultural and entertainment center, a planetarium, an IMAX cinema, the Science Museum and a complex of modern avant-garde buildings. The El Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía building is famous for its concerts, recitals and performances, which are often organized there.
The L'Umbracle building has a huge duplex parking lot and a garden presenting various flora. The modern L'Oceanogràfic aquarium is worth visiting, which presents 13 different ecosystems and about 500 species of animals. In the district you can use the services of numerous restaurants, pubs, cafes and shops.
The complex was designed by the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, whose intention was to create a peculiar city in the city. It was put into use and publicly opened in 1998, since it enjoys great popularity and interest.