 El Liceo
El Liceu
La Rambla, 51-59
08002, Barcelona
Tel. 934 859 900
http://www.liceubarcelona.com/teatre_liceu.asp
The Gran Teatro del Liceu, built in 1847, in the middle of Las Ramblas of Barcelona. It is an opera house and also one of the symbols of the city. In 1994, it was burnt and consequently completely destroyed a fact that filled people of the city with great sadness. The theatre suffered a previous fire in 1861 very similar to the last one and had to be reconstructed. This theatre has been the traditional symbol and mirror of the Bourgeoisie of Barcelona and historically has been in the front sight along different social revolts which historically took place in the city of Barcelona (In 1893, a bomb exploded in the inauguration of the new season, killing 20 persons). Only the central front of Las Ramblas, the main hall and the Lounge of the Mirrors - Salón de los Espejos -, in which people wait before the show, were saved from the fire of 1994.The main hall and the stage were totally destroyed. When rebuilt, a few changes and improvements were incorporated.
The capacity of the main theatre is of 2338 spectators. It is illuminated by peculiar brass lamps shaped as dragons and crystal tulips. The stalls of the theatre pit are made of cast iron and red velvet.
The old lounge already possessed excellent sound because of its special geometry. When it was restored, this unique condition was maintained and significantly improved making the acoustics even better.
El Liceu organises guided visits to all its representative spaces: La Sala, El Salón de los Espejos and el Foyer. Visits are in Catalan, Spanish and English.
There is also a guided tour to the Círculo del Liceu, showing the modern Catalan paintings collection of Ramon Casas.
10AM (Guided tour)
11.30AM, 12.00PM, 13.00PM (non guided tour) Tel.: 93 485 99 14
Non guided tour: 3,50€
Guided tour:
Normal: 5,50 €
Discounts for students, and older than 65: 4,00 €
Adult groups (over 20 persons): 4,50 €
Under 10: Free
An extra of 3€ has to be paid to see the Cercle del Liceu  |
