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Palace of Catalan Music
4.5
18,891 reviews
#2 of 1,364 things to do in Barcelona
Architectural Buildings • Theatres
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09:00 - 15:30
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09:00 - 15:30
Tuesday
09:00 - 15:30
Wednesday
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Thursday
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The Palau, an icon of modernist architecture in downtown Barcelona The Palau de la Música Catalana is one of the most representative monuments of the city and It is one of the most recommended tourist attractions of Barcelona. Built between 1905 and 1908 by the great architect Lluis Domènech i Montaner, the Palau de la Música Catalana is an architectural jewel of Catalonia and essential part of any visit to the city, as any of the most fascinating Gaudi buildings. This historical building, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997, offers an experience so magical that visitors fall in love with it. From the hand of experienced guides, the wonders of this architectural pearl discovered and visitors into a fantasy world full of details and references to the characteristic nature of modernist architecture. An essential visit in the list of top 10 things to see in Barcelona.
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Neighbourhood: El Born / La Ribera
The labyrinth that is El Born becomes most apparent the moment you turn down one of its side streets. But this is one of the few labyrinths you might actually enjoy losing your way in. After all, there are few places that live and breathe such exciting energy regardless of the time of day. This neighbourhood seamlessly transcends the old and new parts of the city, reflected in its vast array of restaurants ranging from fancy Michelin-star establishments to trendy fusion restaurants. Here you'll find historical and cultural attractions such as the popular Picasso Museum and the Gothic cathedral La Santa Maria del Mar, where you just might be able to catch a traditional Catalan wedding.
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  • Urquinaona • 3 min walk
  • Catalunya • 6 min walk
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  • Yaroslaw_Kerget
    Kyiv, Ukraine1,047 contributions
    A must visit venue in Barcelona. Go for Flamenco show
    Amazing building outside and manifique inside. Come here for Flamenco show and buy a good tickets don’t buy cheap once because you will see nothing with cheap tickets. Or buy a tour to see how the palace looks inside it’s really beautiful.
    Visited January 2020
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 11 January 2020
  • travelady042
    Cleveland, Ohio141 contributions
    A building like no other!
    We bought the standard guided tour in English from the Palau website. Our guide Andres was funny, engaging and open to questions. The tour included a brief organ performance, which was grand and made the auditorium come to life! I inquired about upgrading to add a 20 minute concert, and that is only available in the summer. The building itself is magnificent, unique, and breathtaking. It’s no wonder it is a UNESCO world heritage site.
    Visited January 2020
    Travelled with family
    Written 6 January 2020
  • D_W_10017
    New York City, New York1,448 contributions
    Gran Gala Flamenco
    We attended the Gran Gala Flamenco performance and the theater was fully booked on the ground and first floors. Finding seats only on the second floor, the view was not optimal, but the performance was magnificent. We would recommend it to almost anyone. The show lasts a little over one hour.
    Visited January 2020
    Written 6 January 2020
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Jeannie W
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A must see!
We had tickets booked for an evening show of Gala Flamenco at the Palau de Musica but I wanted to see it during the day as well. It was very beautiful inside the Palau and we both enjoyed the glass and tiled mosaic work. The tour guide was having her first day and she was very informative. The short video at the beginning of the tour was very interesting as well.
Review of: Skip the Line: Palau de la Música Catalana Guided Tour
Written 3 October 2023
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contemplative writer
York, ME46 contributions
So beautiful and cheerful
Sep 2023 • Family
There are so many things to do in Barcelona that you might forget about the Palace of Catalan Music in the Gothic Quarter not far from the cathedral. But you'd miss out on a unique window into Catalan culture if you did. The auditorium itself is one of the richest and most beautiful in Europe; they say that the acoustics in it are quite special. The colors are fabulous: rich and vibrant. Sit and take it all in! There is also a nice cafe inside the Palace and a small gift shop.

For 2 euros more, I recommend the guided tour: you'll get to hear the magnificent organ and you'll get a lot of insight into the architect's vision.
Written 3 October 2023
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Bob Oare
Mount Pleasant, SC32 contributions
Opera in Barcelona
Sep 2023 • Couples
We attended a performance of the opera "Carmen" by Georges Bizet. Although this is a French opera it was a stunning evening of wonderful Spanish artistry. Christina Segua was a sexy temptress as Carmen and Ignacio Guzman was the perfectly naive Don Jose. There was fabulous flamenco and ballet. The Palace of Catalan Music in Barcelona is a stunning music venue. Luis Domenech designed this Catalan modernise music hall with beautiful floral accents and graceful curves. It was completed in 1908. Attend a musical performance if possible. This was one of the highlights of our recent trip to Spain. As a bonus we bumped into our Don Jose, Ignacio Guzman and his charming wife after the performance, He truly appreciated the thunderous audience applause & loves performing in Barcelona.
Written 1 October 2023
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travelmum555
Haddenham, UK212 contributions
Palau de la Musica
Sep 2023 • Couples
We did the self guided tour. Lovely mosaics and ceilings to see. They also put on concerts there. Lovely cafe with good reasonably priced three course meals. Not as famous as the Gaudi buildings, but worth a visit if you have time for a few extras.
Written 24 September 2023
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d t
Bend, OR100 contributions
Great concert in spectacular setting
Sep 2023 • Friends
Wow! We recently attended a fabulous concert (chorale led by conductor Eric Whitacre) in this awesome venue. Acoustics were great, the chorale was made up of some 600 voices from all over the world. The “Palace” is a beautiful, colorful setting to listen and comfortably sit for a 1 1/2 hour performance. I would say, finding a concert to attend, is the best way to experience this beautiful theater.
Written 24 September 2023
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Springfield288 contributions
Joy
Sep 2023 • Family
Such a beautiful, colorful theater which makes you feel joy from just being there! Instead of taking a tour you might want to buy a ticket for a concert.
Written 23 September 2023
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Bovills55
Rottingdean, UK295 contributions
Stunning venue, worth a visit.
Sep 2023 • Friends
The most amazing building.. with the most chaotic guide system. The audio guide is from scanning the QR code. However, even with 5G would not work. Then told you had to register for their free wifi. Only to find it still wouldn’t work, back down stairs, only to be told would have to rescan QR code.. and then the wifi was so slow it wouldn’t work anyway. Gave up on audio!
We were supremely lucky to be able to sit down and witness the choral work shop.. they were amazing, the conductor extracting exactly the notes needed to allow the music to rise and fill the auditorium. The acoustics are amazing. The stained glass breathtaking. By far my favourite thing in Barcelona! There is a cafe downstairs and small gift shop.
Written 21 September 2023
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Joanna S
Bude Cornwall138 contributions
Wow! Just Wow!
Sep 2023 • Solo
A beautiful palace and well worth visiting. I managed to find a discounted ticket for $12.80 instead of $16 at the ticket office. The decorations are amazing
Written 21 September 2023
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packerfan500
Appleton, WI60 contributions
Magnificent interior
Sep 2023 • Friends
We were unable to get an English guided tour so we did the self-guided audio tour. The inside of the building is absolutely magnificent and one of our favorite places in Barcelona.
Review of: Palau de la Musica Catalana Self-Guided Tour
Written 20 September 2023
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Nicole G
5 contributions
Great experience!
Sep 2023 • Couples
Really enjoyed our tour and learning about the beautiful architecture and designs. Would recommend doing a guided tour!
Review of: Skip the Line: Palau de la Música Catalana Guided Tour
Written 17 September 2023
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