Arsenal de Metz
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The Arsenal Concert Hall is a cultural venue dedicated specially to classical and art music and located near the Esplanade garden in Metz, capital of the Lorraine region, France. The Arsenal is home to the Orchestre National de Lorraine and almost 200 events are spread over the season period between September and June. The Arsenal has gained wide recognition as one of the most beautiful concert halls in the world.[1]
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The Arsenal | |
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Arsenal Ney | |
General information | |
Type | Music venue |
Architectural style | Military architecture; Post-modern |
Location | Avenue Ney, Metz, France, Europe |
Construction started | 1859 |
Completed | 1864 |
Inaugurated | 1989 |
Owner | Municipality of Metz |
Technical details | |
Floor area | 10,000 m2 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura |
The Arsenal is part of a cultural complex along with the chapel of the Knight Templars, from the 13th century, and ancient basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains, a Roman basilica of the 4th century, refurbished as showroom and concert hall for the Gregorian chant, respectively.