Structure and Planning of the Palau
A themed visit in which the total work of art that is the Palau de la Música Catalana is analyzed.
During the visit, the materials and techniques used are explained, as well as the architectural solutions that have preserved and modernized the building over the years.
- Themed guided tour
- Available languages: Catalan and Spanish
- Family packages available
- Priority access
- Guided tour
with an expert - Themed tour
focused on construction and applied techniques - Available in
Catalan and Spanish
What does the visit include?
Discover the Palau de la Música Catalana on a guided tour through its architecture
Admire the designs rooted in Catalan modernism by Lluís Domènech i Montaner and the innovative extensions by Óscar Tusquets.
The Palau façade
The Palau’s intricate façade features a wealth of allegorical figures, sculptures and architectural elements characteristic of Catalan modernism.
On the first floor, a balcony runs along the façade, supported by fourteen paired columns decorated with mosaic, each with a unique design. On the second floor are busts of musicians by Eusebi Arnau: from left to right, Palestrina, Bach and Beethoven; beyond the sculptural group on the corner stands the bust of Wagner, now located on Carrer d’Amadeu Vives. The façade is crowned by a large mosaic pediment by Lluís Bru.
At the corner, the sculptural group La cançó popular catalana by Miquel Blay depicts Saint George beneath a central female figure, an allegory of music, surrounded by characters representing a sailor, peasants, an elderly man and children.
Concert Hall
This century-old hall has hosted some of Barcelona’s most important musical events throughout its history.
Dominated by the organ above the stage and crowned with a central skylight representing the sun, the hall is filled with natural light.
Both mystical and striking, it is rich in figures and symbolic detail: the muses surrounding the stage, Wagner’s Valkyries emerging from the ceiling, a bust of Anselm Clavé on one side and one of Beethoven on the other, alongside elements drawn from nature such as flowers, palm trees and fruit.
Orfeó Català Rehearsal Room
A unique space where the choirs of the Orfeó Català rehearse, and where small-scale concerts and events are also held.
This room is home to the foundation stone laid in 1905 at the start of the Palau’s construction. It features a semicircular seating arrangement, reflecting the half-moon shape of the Concert Hall stage located directly above.
Lluís Millet Hall
The grand hall, dedicated to the founder of the Orfeó Català, is adorned with beautiful stained glass and opens to a balcony richly decorated with mosaics.
Palau Foyer
Now home to a café-restaurant, this space retains striking architectural features, including brick arches decorated with ceramic detailing.
Schedule
Visit times depend on the selected language and are indicated during ticket purchase.
Rates
You can enjoy the Structure and Planning of the Palau experience at a range of prices:
- General admission: €30
- Residents of Catalonia: €18
- Adult groups (15 or more): €18
- Student groups (15 or more): €15
- Orfeó Català members: €15
- Grada Joven: €15
- People with a recognised disability of over 65% and one companion: free admission
- People with a recognised disability below 65% and one companion: €19
- Family pack (2 adults + 2 teenagers up to 16 years old): €60
Languages
The tour is available in the following languages:
- Catalan
- Spanish
Each language is offered at a specific time slot selected during ticket purchase.
Accessibility
The visit is fully accessible for visitors with reduced mobility, with lift access to all floors.