General Information

Gran Teatre del Liceu (Opera House Liceu) is a theater in Barcelona. It is adjacent to La Rambla boulevard and it is close also to Palau Güell and to Barcelona Cathedral. The famous La Boqueria market is opposite to the theatre.

Gran Teatre del Liceu was opened in 1847 and unlike other large European theaters it was financed privately and independently and not by the monarchy or by the government. When it was built it was one of the largest opera houses in Europe and was considered to be one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world. Today many other opera houses are larger than this one.

To summarize shortly its history, the opera house was built for various schools of performing arts such as dance, opera, etc. Similar to the entire city, since its construction it was affected by numerous events, for example two fires, one in 1861, the other in 1994. The second renovation lasted five years, during this period the opera house was moved to the buildings of other similar institutions like Palau Sant Jordi, Palau de la Música Catalana and Teatre Victoria. In order to support the renovation of the theatre, it has become public. Nowadays it is open and functioning again.

Tips and Recommendations for Visiting Gran Teatre del Liceu

• It is recommended to visit Gran Teatre del Liceu either at noon on a hot summer day or during a rainy winter day, since during these times visiting outdoors attraction might be unenjoyable (for additional information – Summer Vacation in Barcelona, Winter Holiday in Barcelona and Gran Teatre del Liceu Recommended Hours).
• Gran Teatre del Liceu is not one of the most recommended attractions for families and kids who visit Barcelona. But if you are in the Catalan city with your children, it is recommended to regard the theatre as a possible program because it focuses on kids. Furthermore, children can get discount for tours and shows organized in the opera house. Those who are younger than 7 years are entitled to a free admission (for additional information – Kids and Families in Gran Teatre del Liceu and Kids and Families in Barcelona).
• Like many other tourist attractions in Barcelona, Gran Teatre del Liceu is fully accessible for disabled visitors (for additional information – Accessibility in Gran Teatre del Liceu and Accessibility in Barcelona).
• We recommend to arrive to Gran Teatre del Liceu by metro because the neighborhood is not accessible with private cars (for additional information – Parking near Gran Teatre del Liceu, Car Rental in Barcelona and Car Rental in Spain).

• This landmark is included in the discounts list of Barcelona Card, Barcelona Card Express and Barcelona Pass.

Tips for Tours in Gran Teatre del Liceu:

• We recommend to participate in a guided tour in Gran Teatre del Liceu because they are very enjoyable and you can learn about the building and its structure (for additional information – Attractions and Tours near Gran Teatre del Liceu and Attractions and Tours in Barcelona).
• If you would like to watch a show and/or participate in a guided tour in Gran Teatre del Liceu, it is recommended to buy the tickets in advance (for additional information – Gran Teatre del Liceu Tickets).

Tips for Entering Gran Teatre del Liceu:

• If you want to see a show or a concert held in Gran Teatre del Liceu, it is recommended to arrive there 30 minutes before the event in order to admire the building of the opera house which is quite interesting (for additional information – Architecture in Barcelona).
• Gran Teatre del Liceu is recommended for those who visit Barcelona for the second and third time or spend a long period in the city because it is not a must-see attraction but a fascinating building.

Tips for Timeout near Gran Teatre del Liceu:

• It is recommended to combine your visit in Gran Teatre del Liceu with a trip to El Raval, which is situated behind the theatre. This neighborhood is a less touristy area but it is still nice and interesting (not all the tourists will enjoy to visit it during the night, for additional information – Visit El Raval at night).
• Most of the tourists who visit La Rambla or the nearby La Boqueria pass by Gran Teatre del Liceu. For those who do not want to visit the theatre from the inside, we suggest to stop for a minute and admire it just from outside.

• You can also enjoy a flamenco show at Los Tarantos or Tablao Cordobes, which are in the vicinity.

Tips for Hotels near Gran Teatre del Liceu:

• Accommodation near Gran Teatre del Liceu is recommended and very popular because it is situated on the famous La Rambla boulevard. But due to their central location, hotels in this area are extremely expensive. Recommended hotels near the theater are – Hotel Cuatro Naciones, Hotel Gaudi and Oriente Atiram Hotel (for additional information – Hotels near Gran Teatre del Liceu, Hotels near La Rambla and Hotels in Barcelona).

Recommended Blogs and Articles About Gran Teatre del Liceu:

• The Gran Teatre del Liceu: Rich History, Amazing Experience at Aspasios Blog
• Don’t Miss the Opera at Gran Teatre del Liceu at ShBarcelona