Gran Teatre del Liceu
Gran Teatre del Liceu, Opera house in El Raval, Barcelona, Spain.
The Gran Teatre del Liceu contains 2,292 seats within its horseshoe-shaped auditorium, decorated with red velvet, gold leaf details, and crystal chandeliers.
The theater endured multiple reconstructions after fires in 1861 and 1994, including a complete restoration of its original architectural elements and modern technical systems.
The theater presents regular performances of classical operas, contemporary productions, ballet performances, and chamber music concerts throughout its annual season calendar.
The theater offers daily guided tours in multiple languages, allowing visitors to explore the main hall, the mirrors room, and learn about its architectural features.
The 1893 anarchist bombing during an opening night performance caused twenty casualties and marked a significant moment in Barcelona's social conflicts.
Location: El Raval
Architects: Josep Oriol Mestres i Esplugas
Official opening: 1837
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
Capacity: 2292
Address: La Rambla, 51-63, Unió, 2-8, Sant Pau, 1-7 08002 Barcelona
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-19:00; Saturday 10:00-14:00
Phone: +34934859913
Website: https://liceubarcelona.cat
GPS coordinates: 41.38028,2.17361
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:58
These opera houses represent international music culture. The buildings display architectural styles from baroque to modern. The halls provide optimal acoustic conditions for opera performances. The theaters are located in cities like Paris, New York and Sydney. The buildings function as centers of cultural life in their cities.
The most important opera houses of the 19th century form an architectural group that reflects the history of classical music. These buildings, located in major world capitals, showcase various styles: neoclassical, neobaroque, modern. Their architectures reflect the evolution of acoustic techniques and performing arts. From the Teatro San Carlo in Naples to the Palais Garnier in Paris, these buildings are references in theatrical architecture.
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