Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall facts for kids
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Euskalduna Conference Centre overview
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| Address | 4, Abandoibarra Avenue |
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| Location | Abando, Bilbao, Spain |
| Coordinates | 43°16′01″N 2°56′42″W / 43.267°N 2.945°W |
| Type | Concert hall, Theatre, Conference Centre |
| Capacity | 2,164 |
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| Built | 1994-1999 |
| Opened | February 19, 1999 |
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| Official Website: http://www.euskalduna.net | |
The Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall, also known as the Euskalduna Palace, is a fantastic building in Bilbao, Spain. It sits right next to the Estuary of Bilbao, on land where old shipyards once stood. This special place is a Concert hall, an Opera house, and a big Conference Centre all rolled into one!
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History of Euskalduna Palace
The Euskalduna Palace was designed by two architects, Federico Soriano and Dolores Palacios. Building work started in 1994. It first opened its doors in February 1999.
This amazing building has many different areas inside. It works as a place for concerts, opera shows, and large meetings. In 2003, a group called the International Congress Palace Association named it the "world's best congress centre." The building also won a special award called the Enric Miralles award.
The Euskalduna Palace hosts many different kinds of events. These include cultural shows, business meetings, and social gatherings. The main hall, called the Auditorium, has 2,164 seats. It can hold plays, ballet performances, concerts, and opera shows. The building has everything needed for big events, like storage, dressing rooms, and practice areas.
The Euskalduna Palace is in an area called Abandoibarra. It is very close to the famous Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. You can easily get to the palace using the Bilbao tram, Metro Bilbao (Lines 1 and 2), or Cercanías Bilbao trains (Lines C1 and C2). The building is a central part of the city. It is home to the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra (BOS), which started in 1920. The ABAO opera season is also a very popular event held here.
What's Inside the Euskalduna Palace?
The Euskalduna Palace has many cool spaces for different activities.
The Auditorium
The main Auditorium has 2,164 seats. It is used for many types of concerts, from classical music to modern shows. It also hosts opera performances by the ABAO (The Bilbao Association of Friends of Opera). The Bilbao Symphony Orchestra also plays here. This stage is huge, covering 1,770 square meters, making it one of the largest theatre stages in Europe!
The Theatre
There is also a Theatre with 614 seats. This room is important for various meetings and events. It has a direct path to the Exhibition Hall. The Theatre has excellent sound quality, which means it's perfect for different shows and musical events.
Other Rooms and Spaces
The palace also has four smaller Conference Rooms. Two of these can seat about 230 to 270 people, and two others can seat about 103 to 130 people. There are also eight other meeting rooms for smaller groups. A special Press Room is available for journalists.
The Euskalduna Centre has two restaurants. One of them, called Etxanobe, is very famous and has a special award called a Michelin star.
The Exhibition Hall
This is a very large space, about 4,200 square meters. It can be split into two smaller halls. This area is often used for big events, art shows, concerts, or city fairs. Its open design makes it easy to set up different kinds of events.
Commercial Gallery
There is also a commercial gallery, which is like a small shopping area inside the building.
Awards and Honours
In 2003, the Euskalduna Conference Centre won a big award. It was called the "World's Best Congress Centre in 2003." This award was given by the AIPC, which stands for the International Association of Convention Centres.
See also
In Spanish: Palacio Euskalduna para niños
- List of concert halls
- List of opera houses
