You’re now standing before the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona’s historic opera house. Take a moment to admire the façade: clean, straight lines meet semicircular arched windows in perfect harmony. It may seem modest, but don't be fooled—grandeur lies beyond. While the doors stay closed for now, your imagination is your ticket. Picture entering from La Rambla into the elegant lobby, designed in a “Florentine” style inspired by the Renaissance. Let your mind follow the golden columns up the majestic marble staircase to the glittering Hall of Mirrors, once a vibrant social hub adorned with allegorical ceiling paintings. Now, drift into the Auditorium, inspired by Milan’s Teatro alla Scala. With its horseshoe shape, orchestra level, and five tiers draped in red velvet and gold, it all leads to the heart of it: the stage. Curious what a night at the opera was like? Let’s find out next!