Cosmopolitan but welcoming, rich in history and beauty, charm and culture. Barcelona It is one of those places that preserve a bit of magic, perhaps because the architects and artists who have created incredible buildings and places there, or because walking through its streets surprises you at every corner; in short it is It is difficult to remain indifferent to so much beauty., to that feeling of welcome that embraces you from the first moment.
Barcelona is a city to be discovered and, perhaps, a lifetime is not enough to be able to say that you know all its souls, all its secrets, that you have truly understood it. Among the places not to be missed is the music garden or rather, the Catalan music palace: one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. A deeply evocative place, thanks to its richly decorated interiors, colors and art that can be felt just by looking at the facade. Everything you need to know about this place of rare beauty.
The Palau de la Música Catalana, the history of an extraordinary place
It was imagined as a music garden, a romantic name that evokes suggestive images that combine art and beauty, nature and sounds. perfect example of Catalan modernism, The Barcelona Music Palace houses the Choral Society of Catalonia and the School of Music.
La Its history begins at the beginning of the 20th century., designed by the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The works for its construction lasted from 1905 to 1908. Since then, it has been the subject of new works on other occasions: restorations and extensions, such as the last ones begun at the beginning of the new millennium and with the addition of an imposing building that houses dressing rooms, a library and much more. Furthermore, in 1997 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
A total immersion in beauty.
Le decorations, colored glass, spaces that welcome you and make you feel like you are in a dream: the Palace of Catalan Music is located in the Sant Pere neighborhood and can be easily reached from one of the most famous squares in Barcelona, Plaza Cataluña. Just a five-minute walk, as explained on the site. When you arrive you come right away. welcomed by the extraordinary façade of this building. And if the first impact leaves you breathless, exploring the interior catapults you to a place that seems almost like a fairy tale. After all, Barcelona is full of these places that seem stolen from a dream and transformed into reality.
Il your audience It is a spectacular place: it is illuminated by a suggestive teardrop-shaped skylight in which a sun made of colored glass can be glimpsed, the large room has walls richly decorated with busts and elements that recall nature such as fruits and flowers. That is why it is imagined as a garden of music, because seems to be truly immersed in nature where colors and beauty explode.
Intimate and cozy, however, it is the Orfeó Català rehearsal room, also the ideal venue for smaller shows or events.
You can visit the entire building, the official website offers different options to get to know it: delve into its rooms, discover its details and secrets, it is undoubtedly one of the many things to do in Barcelona: a city of a thousand faces, full of places of rare beauty, of contrastes, of modernity that coexists with the past. An incredible and unforgettable mix.
