The heroes behind the construction of the Palau

The heroes behind the construction of the Palau shines a light on the master craftspeople who made the Palau de la Música Catalana possible.

It highlights the applied arts and the exceptional work carried out by some of the finest professionals of the period, both inside and outside the building.

During the visit, participants gain a historical and chronological perspective, while also discovering other examples of these artists’ work in Catalan modernism buildings across the city.

Themed visit
Approximate duration: 50 minutes
Available languages: Catalan and Spanish
Family packages available
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Guided tour
with an expert
Themed tour
focused on the applied arts
Available in
Catalan and Spanish

What does the visit include?

This guided tour offers an in-depth exploration of Domènech i Montaner’s Catalan modernist masterpiece, focusing on the role of the craftspeople and professionals who contributed to its construction in just three years.

It includes a themed route dedicated to the leading artisans of the early 20th century, who brought the vision of Catalan architects to life in walls, floors, ceilings and stained glass.

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 heroes behind the construction of the Palau with different pricing options:

General admission: €30
Catalonia residents: €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 rating of over 65% and companion: free admission
People with a recognised disability rating under 65% and companion: €19
Family package (2 adults + 2 teenagers up to 16 years): €60

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