Interior of the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia in Valencia, Spain

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Interior of the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia in Valencia, Spain

The stylistic flourishes of the interior of the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia continue the themes of the exterior, with pale colors and curving shapes found mostly in nature. It’s the last addition to Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences, a massive complex of entertainment-based buildings all designed by hometown architect Santiago Calatrava. Music lovers know the Palau as Valencia’s destination for opera, orchestral, and ballet performances, including works from students in Centre Perfeccionament, the artist-in-training opera school in the Palau, run by renowned tenor Plácido Domingo.