Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Wander inside the foyer and restaurant areas to admire the spangled, tiled
pillars
. Best of
all, however, is the richly colourful
auditorium
upstairs, with its ceiling of blue-and-gold
stained glass and shimmering skylight that looks like a giant, crystalline, downward-thrust-
ing nipple. Above a bust of Beethoven on the stage towers a wind-blown sculpture of Wagn-
er's Valkyries (Wagner was top of the Barcelona charts at the time it was created). This can
only be savoured on a guided tour or by attending a
performance
- either is highly recom-
mended. Admission is by tour only, and tickets can be bought up to a week in advance by
phone or online. Space is limited to a maximum of 55 people.
DON'T MISS…
The principal facade's mosaics and columns
The foyer and pillars in the restaurant
The main auditorium
A performance - day or night
PRACTICALITIES
93 295 72 00
Carrer de Sant Francesc de Paula 2
adult/child €17/free
guided tours 10am-3.30pm daily
Urquinaona
SIGHTS
STREET
CARRER DE MONTCADA
Jaume I)
