Lluís Domènech i Montaner's concert hall — built 1905-1908 for the Orfeó Català choral society — is the most ornate interior in Barcelona. The hall is a glass-roofed jewel box: stained glass skylight, mosaic columns, ceramic decoration, and sculptures covering every surface. The building is UNESCO-listed and still functions as a concert venue. The 50-minute guided tours let you see the hall when it is not in use; attending a concert is the proper way to experience it.
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Sant Pere, Barcelona
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Take the guided tour to see the main hall, the foyer, and the exterior details. Or better: attend a concert. The hall was designed for choral music (Catalan identity and choral singing were inseparable in the early 20th century) and the acoustics reflect this. The stained glass skylight is the centerpiece.
Guided tours run daily — book online in advance. Evening concerts let you see the hall lit from within. The Sant Pere location places you near El Born and the Ciutadella Park.
Guided tour €20, concerts vary. Carrer de Palau de la Música 4-6, Sant Pere. Urquinaona metro. Built 1905-1908. The hall seats 2,200 and is still heavily used. Check the concert schedule — everything from classical to flamenco to jazz. The exterior is as decorated as the interior; walk around the building. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cash and cards.