Gran Teatre del Liceu

"Barcelona's opera house has long been considered one of the most beautiful in Europe, in the same category as Milan's La Scala." Full review

"The opulent Liceu was built in 1847 as a paean to the arts, with gilded ballrooms, a hall of mirrors, and an auditorium similar to Milan's Teatro alla Scala."

"If you can’t catch a night at the opera, you can still have a look around one of Europe’s greatest opera houses, known to locals as the Liceu." Full review

"The principal venue for opera, concerts, and dance since 1847, the hall reopened in 1999 after a major fire and is now one of the most technologically and acoustically advanced theaters in Europe." Full review

"Though La Rambla itself is one of Europe’s grandest stages (tourists being the main performers), the highbrow Liceu is known for its operatic and classical presentations." Full review

"This Grand theatre was created in the middle of the 19C by Carthaginian Amilcar Barca." Full review

"Barcelona might not compete with Broadway, but the local theater scene is worth exploring." Full review

"Despite its plain exterior, this 2,700-seat Belle Epoque opera house is opulent inside...it’s also a great place to take in opera, dance or a concert. Liceu also offers guided tours of the public area" Full review