L’Hemisfèric (in English: The Hemisfèric) is a stunning iconic building in Valencia, Spain, part of the City of Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias).
Key facts:
- Design: Created by architect Santiago Calatrava, its eye-shaped structure symbolizes a "giant eye of wisdom."
- Function: It houses an IMAX cinema, a planetarium, and a laser show venue.
- Opening: It was the first building completed in the complex (1998).
- Unique Feature: The roof opens like an eyelid to reveal the spherical dome inside.
