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Palace of Catalan Music (Palau de la Musica Catalana)

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 271 attractions in Barcelona
Traveler Description: This music hall features classical guitar, orchestra and occasional flamenco performances.
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Attraction type: Theater, Architectural building, Concert
Activities: Arts and crafts
Address: C/Sant Francesc de Paula 2
Eixample Barcelona 08003
Spain
Tel: 93 295 72 00

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Reviews of Palace of Catalan Music (Palau de la Musica Catalana)

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5 of 5 stars
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Oct 20, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

It's a lovely building, with it's exuberant late-19th/early-20th century Catalan version of art nouveau style. We were hooked in by a handbill given to us in the Barrio Gothic and walked over to purchase tickets for a classical guitar concert that evening. Unfortunately, it was a Sunday, so the box office wasn't open, and we had no easy Internet access,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Dallas, Texas
Aug 25, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

The palace was beautiful inside and outside! They only give tours in English, Spanish, and Catalan...and they only give tours -- no individual sightseeing inside. The tour starts with a 10-15 minute historical movie of the building, then the guide takes the group around inside all throughout the building. I loved the architecture, mosaics, and light. This is one of... more

Jul 26, 2008

Paying for a guided tour is the only way in - but worth it. I was so delighted by the auditorium that I delayed my departure by three days in order to attend a concert. Impressive when silent, empty and unlit, it was stunning when filled with an enthusiastic audience and beutifully lit. This is the only way to appreciate... more

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4 of 5 stars
Warsaw, Poland
Jul 17, 2008

The building itself is very beautiful. It make big impression from outside. Inside is nice, but not spectacular. I was there only on 45 min. tour. First part was 15 min. movie, where various people talking about how beautiful building is and how nice to be there. After that we go to some lounge, where guide told us some about... more

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4 of 5 stars
Tallinn
Jun 23, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We visited Palau de la Musica in June 2008. One could go inside of it only in a tour (starts each hour - 11,12, 1, 2 etc) like others have said here before; it's 9 euros for students and 10 for adults. You should be careful with your photo camera as it's not allowed to take photos there and the... more

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5 of 5 stars
CusiCusi
Jun 4, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I agree this is a magical place, if you love everything turn of the last century, you will think you died and went to heaven at the Palau. If you are just OK with early 20th century, you will also love the Palau. Camille the young french singer with the sweet voice who makes unpredictable little sounds will be performing... more

Feb 6, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Before I went to Barcelona, this building was not on my radar. I think it gets overlooked in the massive amount of Gaudi-mania people have with this gorgeous city. However, trust me, this is a not to be missed spot. Indeed, it was a highlight of my last trip. I was fortunate enough to be in Barcelona during Christmas and... more

Jul 20, 2007

This was a really nice place to visit, especially if you are into classical music. I wasnt able to catch a concert here, but I did take the tour. It was interesting, except there was a slightly boring video that is shown before the walking tour, yet the beautiful interior more than made up for it. more

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5 of 5 stars
Rochester, MN
Jul 15, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I agree with the earlier reviewer that said this is the most beautiful music hall ever. But it also has great sound! Built between 1905 and 1908 and designed by Lluis Domenech i Montaner, this is one of the great examples of modernism design. I took the 9 euro tour, in English (they offer other languages too). It starts with... more

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5 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
Apr 27, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

This is the most beautiful music hall I have ever visited. If the mosaics and sculpture don't win you over, just go upstairs to see the MOST magnificent stained glass ceiling and elegant chandeliers. The English-speaking tours are often sold out because they are booked in advance and there are few of them. Instead, buy tickets to hear a concert... more

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Palace of Catalan Music (Palau de la Musica Catalana) Address

C/Sant Francesc de Paula 2 | Eixample, Barcelona 08003, Spain
Tel: 93 295 72 00