Experience 19th-century opulence at the Gran Teatre del Liceu. The opera house has welcomed singing legends like Plácido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti. Can't catch a ballet or symphony performance? Take a tour. The lobby, dating from 1847, is rich with Renaissance-inspired columns and lustrous chandeliers. Ascend a marble staircase to the Hall of Mirrors, dripping with Neo-Baroque decadence. Though ravaged by fires, the stunning five-tier auditorium has been restored to its original grandeur. The tour even takes you to the stage. But please, leave your Pavarotti impersonation at home!
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