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International Center for Fairs and Congresses

This building opened in 1996 and was the work of the well-known Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.

 

It is in Santa Cruz, the island's capital, very close to the Auditorium which was also designed by Calatrava.

 

The building has a surface area of over 40,000 square metres and is outstanding, not just for its original design in concrete, glass and steel, but also for its huge central exhibition space. This completely open plan space of 12,000 square metres could fit 2 football pitches inside it and has held all types of events and activities.

Built: XX Century (1996)

Author: Santiago Calatrava Valls

Style: Avant-garde, Contemporary

Category: Civil

Type: Fairground

Plan your visit

Address and telephone

  • Avda. de la Constitución, 12. 38005 Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Tenerife)
  • +34 922 238 400

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Location

Attractions in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The Tenerife Auditorium is the creation of architect Santiago Calatrava. This impressive piece of architecture has a huge sculptural impact and it is well known as a unique landmark.
The headquarters of the island government is located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife next to the Plaza de España and the port.
In the year 1500, Juan Guerra, the church founder, began building this church dedicated to the "Santa Cruz" (Holy Cross).
The project for the theatre was drawn up in 1849 by Manuel de Oraá in a classic-romance style and was built on the site of the old convent of Santa Domingo.

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