Why visit / Interesting facts:
- A moderninst masterpiece from Lluís Domènech i Montaner
- Guided tour focused on the amazing architecture and history of the place
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Time required: 60 minutes
Phone: (34) 902 475 485
Web site: http://www.palaumusica.o...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Daily: | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
| August and Easter Week: | 9:30am - 6pm |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 12 € |
| Students, seniors: | 10 € |
Public transport:
- Subway Line 1: Urquinaona
- Subway Line 4: Urquinaona
Address: Carrer Palau de la Música 4-6
Photos: (see more photos)
Photo: Chirag D. Shah
Things you need to know:
- Palau de la Música Catalana (1908) is a concert hall in Modernist style
- The building is famous for its fabulous ornamentation, sculptures, and decorative elements
- It was built for Orfeó Catalá, a choral society that played a leading role in the Catalan cultural movement called Renaixença (Catalan Rebirth)
- More than half a million people listen to musical performances yearly that includes a wild variety of styles, such as symphonic music, jazz or Cançó (Catalan song)
- Since 1997 the building is listed among UNESCO's World Heritage sites
- The building won Barcelona City Council's architect award of best building in 1909
What to do there:
- Take a walk around the amazing modernista building
- Join the guided tour of the concert hall
- Check the program schedule for concerts
Tips & Insights:
- Tickets for the guided tour can be purchased in the nearby gift shop (the ticket office sells tickets for the concerts)
- Tickets can be purchased up to one week before the day of the guided tour
- Advance ticket purchase is recommended
- Guided tour takes approximately 50 minutes
