The Eixample holds a ton of great places to experience Barcelona culture. The National Symphony of Catalonia is based out of L'Auditori, a modern concert hall with excellent acousitcs. Alternatively, the Fundació Caixa always has an interesting activity or event planned. Cinema fans will find 4 art house movie theaters and music lovers can head to a number of great locales, such as La Boite or Luz de Gas.

Even though the Eixample is a more upscale neighborhood and not known for being particularly "hip," it's certainly got a stellar cultural offering.

Where to experience Barcelona culture around L'Eixample:

Museums

• Fundació Tàpies / The Tàpies Foundation
• Museu Egipci / The Egyptian Museum

Cultural Centers

• Fundació Caixa de Catalunya at "La Pedrera"

Music Venues

• Bikini (Funk, Hip Hop, Contemporary, DJs...)
• L'Auditori (Classical & Opera Concerts)
• La Casa Elizalde (Classical & Opera)
• Palau Robert (Classical & Opera)
• La Boîte (Jazz, Blues, Funk/Soul, Salsa Concerts)
• Luz de Gas (Eclectic: Soul, Country, Salsa, Rock, Jazz, Pop)

Movie Theaters (original version with subtitles)

• Casablanca
• Filmoteca
• Plaça de la Virreina
• Rex

Festivals

• Festes dels Tres Tombs

For complete Barcelona culture listings (address, telephone, metro, etc.), click on the title links of each section above.

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