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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
Ranked #2 of 235 attractions in Barcelona
4.5 of 5 stars 794 Reviews
Type: Theatres, Architectural Buildings, Concerts
Activities: Arts and crafts
Fee: Yes
Traveller 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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Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This place is amazing on the outside, but if you want to visit during the most popular times, book your tickets and tour time well in advance. Otherwise, you will only see the outside and maybe a picture of the inside. More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Doesn't matter, what type of architectural buildings you like. This is one of the most beautiful buildings ı have ever seen. More

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Chagrin Falls, Ohio
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We were actually unable to get in to view the interior as you need to make reservations at least 1-2 days in advance as they only allow viewing as a tour. The outside however is worth walking past merely to view the beauty and amazing mosaic work. More

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SanAntonio
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The facility is absolutely beautiful! After hearing a short demonstration of the organ system, I so regretted not getting tickets for a concert, any concert! If you love music at all, go to a concert. If you love architecture, you must do this tour. More

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New Jersey
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 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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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 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
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 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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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 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
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 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
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 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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