Palau De La Musica Concert Hall
Barcelona is widely known to have some of the greatest architecture anywhere in the world. When it comes to architecture in Barcelona Antoni Gaudi is the undisputed king. There is however one building that gives Gaudi a run for his money. That building is the Palau de la Música Catalana which was built by architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner.
Palau De La Musica Carvings
Palau De La Musica
Palau De La Musica Mosaic
The Palau de la Música is a fantastic building designed in the Art Nouveau style. It was completed in 1908 and is has been used as a Concert Hall ever since. In 1997 it was included on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Stained Glass Ceiling
Palau De La Musica
There are guided tours given daily that last for about an hour. The tour takes you through the Rehearsal Hall, The Lluís Millet Hall and the main Concert Hall.
Palau De Las Musica Balcony
Since this is a Concert Hall you can also see the building by attending one of the regularly scheduled music performances. There are over 500 performances a year.
Palau De Las Musica Box Office
Palau De Las Musica Mosaic Column
The Palau also has two different restaurants. There is a casual cafe that serves breakfast, lunch and is open during performances. There is also a restaurant the serves lunch and dinner.
Palau De Las Musica Statue
I missed out on seeing the Palau on my first trip to Barcelona because I thought I could walk up and get on a tour. I found out that the tours were sold out for the next three days. I did not make this mistake on my second trip. You must book your tour in advance online or at the box office. This building is one of the best examples of Art Nouveau architecture in Barcelona. I highly recommend a visit.
- Visit the Palau de la Música Website for more information on tour and concerts.
- Tours are given daily.
- Tour tickets must be purchase ahead of time from the website or at the box office. Do not show up the same day and expect to get on a tour.
Click on the Google Map below to see the location of the Palau de la Música.
Caitlyn says
February 21, 2013 at 8:32 AMWow! I fell in love with this building the first time I went to Barcelona, yet I never knew its name. I’ve been back (basically just to stare at it) but I’ve never been inside. It looks absolutely gorgeous.
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Jeff says
February 21, 2013 at 6:27 PMIt really is an amazing building. Next time you are in Barcelona you should take the tour.
zof says
July 12, 2013 at 3:02 PMThis is a true gem. I really loved it when I visited BCN back in 2009. Good to know I’m not the only one:-)
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Jeff says
July 12, 2013 at 6:06 PMIt really is a fantastic building. I could not get a tour on my first visit to Barcelona but made sure I was able to get in on my second visit.
Bennett - The Further Adventures of Bennett says
July 12, 2013 at 11:32 PMBarcelona is on my mind although I think my 16 year old sister will actually get there before me! Beautiful buliding!
Jeff says
July 13, 2013 at 10:41 AMI can not get enough of Barcelona. It is my favorite place.
Anna says
July 13, 2013 at 7:40 AMWow! What a beautiful building! The detail is crazy!! I loved Barcelona but I never made it there, good to know you need to book it in advance!
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Jeff says
July 13, 2013 at 10:44 AMIt is one of my favorite buildings in Barcelona.
Anita Mac says
July 13, 2013 at 1:58 PMWow – would love to hear a concert there. I didn’t even know this existed. An excuse to return to Barcelona is never required, but always welcomed!
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Jeff says
July 13, 2013 at 2:34 PMFor some reason it gets overshadowed by the Gaudi buildings. I love Gaudi but this building is just as good as any of his. Yes there is no need to have an excuse to go to Barcelona.
Bret says
July 14, 2013 at 1:32 PMHoly crap! Definitely one of the most impressive buildings I’ve ever seen, from the mosaic tile and sculptures to the stained glass windows. Though we’re not usually big on cities (or Europe, for that matter), Barcelona has always been on my travel bucket list. The Palau de la Música Catalana seems like it’d be a must-see if and when we do get there. Great photos!
Jeff says
July 14, 2013 at 2:30 PMIf you like architecture I do not think it gets much better than Barcelona. It is an amazing city.
Terence Chang says
August 13, 2013 at 9:26 AMNice building. I remember you had a canvas hanging on your wall. Nice work to put more photos up.
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Michael Orobona says
April 15, 2015 at 7:13 PMDid you see a performance there? The whole thing reminds me of a Tiffany lampshade.
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Jeff says
April 16, 2015 at 7:36 PMI did not see a performance. Just went on a tour. It is such a fantastic building.