“El Liceo” prepares the 20th anniversary since its reopening

“El Gran Teatro del Liceo” prepares itself to celebrate the 20th anniversary since it reopened its doors after the fire in 1994. The exact date of the celebration is on the 17th of October, 2019.  Just a few days ago a gala was held to start the countdown towards this date and to keep the participation of society, sponsors and patrons active. This moment also wants to celebrate the reconstruction of this significant place in the city thanks to the support of the Catalan people.

“A fire storm, provoked by a spark from a blowtorch, destroyed yesterday ‘El Liceo de Barcelona’”, informed El País, a Spanish newspaper, on the 1st of February, 1994. “In ‘La Rambla’ the tears of renowned singers blended with the ones coming from the citizens that were looking at the smoke. The probability of a fire had been warned in several reports commissioned by the direction of the theatre”, the article continued. This was the second fire, being the first one in 1861.

"El Liceo" prepares the 20th anniversary since its reopening - Atipika Lifestyle Properties 2024

The destruction of the theatre by the flames caused a great emotional impact on the inhabitants of Barcelona, that immersed themselves in the reconstruction of this unique theatre. This is the reason why this 20th anniversary that celebrates its reopening has been considered by the Government as “an event with a high degree of public interest”. The rebuilding of ‘El Liceo’ was carried out trying to be faithful to the original design, although some improvements were made to its infrastructure.

The main hall, the one that can be accessed from ‘La Rambla’, was one of the areas that was not burned and it retains its original Florentine style, where the highlight is on the central neoclassical marble staircase. ‘El Saló dels Miralls’ is as well a unique spot as it still has the old charm of ‘El Teatro del Liceo’. Because of its capacity (it can accommodate 2.292 spectators in the stalls and its five levels) ‘El Liceo’ is a unique architectonic jewel and one of the most majestic opera theatres in Europe.

"El Liceo" prepares the 20th anniversary since its reopening - Atipika Lifestyle Properties 2024
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"El Liceo" prepares the 20th anniversary since its reopening - Atipika Lifestyle Properties 2024

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