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Palace of Catalan Music (Palau de la Musica Catalana)

Carrer del Palau de la Musica, 4 | Eixample, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
93 295 72 00
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Ranked #2 of 235 attractions in Barcelona
4.5 of 5 stars 788 Reviews
Type: Theaters, Architectural Buildings, Concerts
Activities: Arts and crafts
Fee: Yes
Traveler Description: One has to buy tickets ahead of time to see the Palau de la Musica (palau means palace) Catalana. One can only enter with a group that is guided. One... more »
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New Jersey
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“incredible concert, incredible concert hall”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Amazing concert hall. Booked our tickets online from USA. A real treat to here such wonderful music in Barcelona. Try to go if you can. Great tapas and bar at the venue- not very expensive but good. More

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Covington, Louisiana
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Go just to see the architecture”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This place is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Concert Auditorium was built in 1905. The details of the walls and specially the ceiling is architectural jewel. I went to a Spanish guitar concert by Xavier Coll which was very good. You don't have to go to a concert since there are several daily tours of the... More

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szentendre
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
“Palau Musica Cataluna is fantastic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

I visited this building for the second time and it impressed me the same way. Beautiful building, magnificant concerts. Now The brave new World from Dvorak, for the first time Lang Lang's piano concert... Worth a visit... More

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Los Angeles, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Go to a concert!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

We made reservations for a classical concert and were delighted we did! What a wonderful way to see and truly enjoy this beautiful Palace of Music! A must see, must do in Barcelona. More

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Rome, Italy
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Beautiful Hall. Better if you can get to a concert!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

It is hard to belive it took only three years to build -- 100 years ago. Beautiful glass and tile work everywhere. More

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Kingston, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“If you're in Barcelona, you have to go”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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At times, Barcelona can feel crowded, hot and confusing for a tourist; but this place is an island of sanity in the midst of it all. We walked to the box office and bought tickets a day or two before the show; they weren't in the best location in the theatre but we had no problems seeing the stage. I'd... More

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Kloof, South Africa
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“The magnificent Palau!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

Even if you don't have time to do the tour (which is highly recommended) DO go have an excellent coffee and snack in the truly beautiful coffee shop....sit inside, and soak in the richness of the colours and shapes.....SUCH a treat! More

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montreal
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
“Best chorals we ever listen to in a beautiful building”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

We wanted to visit the Palace of the Catalan Music and we had read on this site that the best way to do it was to buy tickets for a concert , so this is what we did ! We listen to a Choral from Russia sing some operas from Verdi and Hayden but most importantly we did it in... More

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Athens, Greece
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“For the shows only the expensive seats are worth”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

We booked tickets for a flamenco show but we realized that the only seats from which you can see the whole stage are only the expensive ones. The rest provide ony half of the experience. Unfortunately this was not clear from the site where we booked the tickets. More

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Takoma Park, Maryland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Spanish Guitar in a Beautiful Concert Hall”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

This is one of the most gorgeous concert halls I've ever been in. We saw a performance by a master of the Spanish guitar there. The acoustics were perfect and all seats are good. Have tapas before the show at the restaurant across the street. More

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Carrer del Palau de la Musica, 4 Eixample
08003 Barcelona
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