Review: Palau de la Música Catalana
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The magnificence of this concert hall, designed in 1905 by Lluis Domènech i Muntaner, has to be seen to be believed. Musicians love it for its clean, clear acoustics and its curious quality of intimacy, extraordinary given its size. Architecture fans love it for its seamless fusion of diverse styles and building techniques. And the rest of us? For the beauty of its stained glass and mosaics, and its wealth of sculptural detail, including the Valkyrie figures that seem to ride above the stage. Fifty-five minute tours cost 18€ and start every half hour.
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