Your experience with Palau de la Música Catalana + Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site Tickets

In Barcelona's heart, located in an area rich in architectural heritage, the Combo: Palau de la Música Catalana + Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site offers a journey through Spain’s iconic Modernisme movement. This experience showcases masterful creations from music halls to medical marvels.

Getting started

To kick off your visit, present your ticket at the main entrance for a quick security check before beginning your self-guided tour of this architectural treasure. The Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site is conveniently located just 15 minutes away by taxi or via an enjoyable walk from Palau de la Música Catalana. Once you flash your ticket at the primary pavilion, explore the grounds freely.

What to expect

Palau de la Música Catalana:

This concert hall, opened in 1908 by renowned architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, is a vibrant expression of music, light, and color. It stands as an emblematic representation of Barcelona’s Modernisme movement with its stunning combination of sculpture, mosaic, stained glass, and ironwork.

• Stained-glass skylight: In the main hall, gaze up at the stunning inverted dome adorned in blues, golds, and oranges that casts a magical light indoors.
• Lluís Millet Hall: Relax in this elegant space featuring an arched glass wall with serene views of leafy balcony columns.
• Concert hall acoustics: Whether there’s a performance or not, the concert hall's exceptional acoustics have captivated audiences for years.

Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site:

This site was originally constructed as a hospital in the early 1900s and is another masterpiece by Lluís Domènech i Montaner. Today, it functions as a hub of culture and innovation while preserving its stunning architecture characterized by vibrant tilework and intricate ornamentation.

• Ornate pavilions: Wander through beautifully restored buildings with colorful domes linked by tranquil garden paths.
• Underground tunnels: Explore the network of passageways that once connected patients and staff across different pavilions.
• Tilework and mosaics galore: Observe hand-laid tiles and whimsical floral motifs, each telling a story about healing through beauty.
• Administration Pavilion: Discover the heart of this site with its stained glass windows, decorative ceilings, and period furnishings that reflect medical care from another era.