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Barbican Centre


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #119 of 1,240 attractions in London
Traveller Description:
The Barbican Centre is the largest multi-arts centre in Europe, featuring art, film, music, theatre, dance and education all under one roof and under...... more » The Barbican Centre is the largest multi-arts centre in Europe, featuring art, film, music, theatre, dance and education all under one roof and under one creative direction. There's a great choice of eating and drinking at the Barbican, with something to please every taste. « less
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Attraction type: Neighbourhood, Library, Educational site, Theatre, Art gallery
Address: Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS
England
Tel: 020 7638 889

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25 Jul 2009

I wouldn't recommend the Barbican Centre as an attraction unless you were going to attend a performance, which we didn't. There was very little to see and it didn't really live up to my expectations. more

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4 of 5 stars
Tinton Falls, New Jersey
4 Jan 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Very pleased with visiting the Barbican Centre on three occasions. The Art Gallery, two film shows, and a concert were very enjoyable. The only problem I had, was getting lost after getting off the underground. Walk straight down the large tunnel accross the street from the station, then bear right to the centre. My last visit, last January, I missed... more

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4 of 5 stars
Saint Paul, Minnesota
18 Nov 2008

I caught the London Symphony Orchestra's rendition of Mahler's work at an evening performance on a Thursday night. Barbican Hall is in the Barbican Center, which I believe is the largest performing arts complex in Europe. In addition to Barbican Hall, the Center has two theaters, two galleries, a library, three movie screens, three restaurants, and several concert halls. For... more

26 Oct 2006

The Barbican Arts Centre has had some bad press in the past. The Brutalist architecture isn't to everyone's taste and it's notoriously difficult to find (Follow the yellow lines painted on the pavement from either Barbican or Moorgate tubes, and enjoy the High Walk above the traffic). But when you're visiting the City or east London, do check what's on.... more

17 Oct 2008
1
person found this review helpful

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5 of 5 stars
montevideo
22 Mar 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Como una humilde y lejana estudiante de arquitectura latinoamericana, juzgo. Es un exponente imperdible de los preceptos del urbanismo y... more

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Barbican Centre Address

Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS, England
Tel: 020 7638 889