Palau de la Música Catalana - one of the most famous concert halls in the world, built between 1905 and 1908 years, It is an important cultural center of Catalunya and the world-class architectural monument.
This sample of Art Nouveau was designed by the famous Catalan architect Luis Domenech Montaner. The architect used the advanced technology and the best materials, to create not just a building, a temple of art, where all will be reconciled to the details - then the sound of music will find its course and will flow freely, filling the hearts of listeners. The result was not long in coming, and exceeded all expectations. Magnificent decorations of the Palace of Catalan Music worthy of royal palaces.
Music lovers are greeted located on the facade of the Palace of the busts of great composers, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach and Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. A proscenium portal is decorated with sculptures of Richard Wagner and Josep Anselm Clave. As a result of recent activities 1891 year came to light choral society Orfeo Catala, for which it was built the Palace of Catalan Music.
Chic concert hall designed by more than 2000 viewers. His uniqueness lies in the fact, it is the only one of its kind European hall with natural light. Natural light here through the magnificent stained-glass windows, which make up the walls of the hall, as well as through the roof, which is a large concave shaped stained glass dome.
Almost every night the palace is filled with enchanting sounds of music, moreover, its walls are often used for a variety of music festivals. Here honor to visit and as a performer, and the role of the listener. Palace of Catalan Music - is a luxury, cut to pieces of music, executed under its arches.
At the time, the city government awarded the title of best building built in the year. And 1997 , the Palace of Catalan Music takes its rightful place in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
You can go to a concert in the Palace of Catalan Music just 20 €. The most expensive tickets in the stalls are 45 €. Tickets are easiest to buy at the box office the day of the palace. The program of concerts here.
If you can not get to the concert, just go to the cafeteria through the terrace of the Palace of Music, which is on the back side. Drink coffee in this unique building - priceless!
