A fantastical symphony in tile, brick, sculpted stone and stained glass, this Unesco-listed, 2146-seat concert hall is a high point of Barcelona’s Modernista architecture. Built for the Orfeo Català musical society between 1905 and 1908 by Domènech i Montaner, with the help of some of the best Catalan artisans of the time, it was conceived as a temple for the Catalan Renaixença (Renaissance). The showstopper is the richly colourful auditorium, with its ceiling of blue-and-gold stained glass and a shimmering 1000kg skylight. Shows are highly recommended, or visit for a 50-minute tour (guided or self-guided).
Take in the principal facade with its mosaics, floral capitals and the sculpture cluster representing Catalan popular music, before admiring the spangled pillars, stained glass and natural light in the foyer and on the front balcony.
