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Palau de la Música Catalana

Barcelona, Italy

Palau de la Música Catalana

Modernist design by Lluís Domènech i Montaner is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a masterpiece of Catalan's modernist architecture. This auditorium designed by Ramon Muntaner is the most important Modernist example in Ciutat Vella. It was the headquarters of the ''Orfeó Català'', the old

est Catalan choir. The most beautiful part is the stalls with its fine detailing, although all the building is impressive. There are plenty of allegories about music and Catalonia, since the Orfeó Català is strongly bounded with the Catalan ''Renaixença'', the romantic movement that tried to recuperate the Catalan history, language and traditions. It is also the best place in Barcelona to listen to symphonic music.

Listen to the audio guide for Palau de la Música Catalana Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off

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