Modernist architecture in Barcelona

For Modernism lovers, Barcelona is a “must” place to visit, not only because of the 14 different works that Gaudi left in the city, but also for the, at least fifty, masterpieces of other architects of his time. But, if you don’t have much time when visiting Barcelona, and you would like to concentrate only in the works of genius Gaudi, we present you here the route that we propose…

1. Starting point: SAGRADA FAMILIA

The temple is located in the Eixample district bounded by the Provenza, Sardenya, Mallorca and Marina streets.

How to get there:

You can get to there with the underground Lines 2 and 5 (the name of the stop is Sagrada Familia) or with the buses number: 10, 19, 33, 34, 43, 44, 50 and 51.

Opening hours:

From November to February: 9am to 6pm.

September, October and March: 9am to 7pm.

From April to August: 9am to 8pm.

Closed the 25th and 26th December, as well as 1st and 6th of January.

2. CASA MILA, LA PEDRERA

La Pedrera is the last known residential building built by Antoni Gaudí, and is considered the perfect culmination of his previous experience.

How to get there:

Is located just few minutes walk from the Sagrada Familia, so you can get there on foot (aprox. 15 min. walk).

Otherwise you can take the underground Line 5 from Sagrada Familia and go down in Diagonal station (Line 3 also has a stop here). Buses: 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 20, 22, 24, 28, 33, 34, 39, 43, 44.

Opening hours:

Everyday from 10am to 8pm (7.30pm access time limit).

Closed the 25th and 26th December, as well as 1st and 6th of January.

3. CASA BATLLO

This is one of the most charismatic houses around the Eixample. The architect Antonio Gaudi was personally commissioned to design all the elements of the work, from the unique front until all the internal aspects, including furniture.

How to get there:

Is located just few minutes walk from the Casa Mila, so you can get there on foot (aprox. 5 min. walk).

Otherwise you can take the underground Line 3 from Casa Mila and go down in Passeig de Gracia station (Line 2 and 4 also has a stop here). Buses: 7, 16, 17, 20, 22, 24, 28, 33, 39, 43, 44 and 45.

Opening hours:

Everyday from 9am to 8pm. As it’s a private house dates and opening hours may vary or reverse depending on the availability of rooms.

4. CASA CALVET

Although at first glance it doesn’t look like a work of Gaudí, just visit the hall to find unusual details. The ground floor, that used to be the offices, designed by Gaudi, of a textile firm, is now a restaurant.

This building cant be visited (only the entrance, and of course, the restaurant).

How to get there:

Is located in Casp st. number 48, just few minutes walk from the Casa Batllo, so you can get there on foot (aprox. 5 min. walk).

Lines 1, 2 and 4 also has a stop here. Buses: 7, 16, 17, 22, 28, 39, 41, 42, 45, 47, 50, 54, 55, 56, 62, 66 and 141.

5. PALACIO GÜELL

It was built as the main residence of Count Güell in Barcelona. The austerity of the facade hides the creativity and originality that poured Gaudí in the housing of his patrons. The interior of the palace contains an extraordinary wealth.

How to get there:

Located in Nou de la Rambla st. Number 3 ; aprox. 15min. walk from the Casa Calvet. You can also take the underground Line 3 from Casa Calvet and go down in Liceu station. Buses: 14, 59 and 91.

Opening hours:

From Monday to Friday: 10am to 2pm, and from 4 to 7.30pm. 

6. CASA VICENS

Emphasizes the use of color on the pottery of this strange building facades clearly inspired by the Oriental style, so different from the surroundings of Barcelona's Gracia district. It marks the beginning of modernism.

How to get there:

The house is located in Carolines st. number 18. You can get there with the underground Line 3, Fontana station. Buses: 22, 24, 27, 28, 31, 38, 92 and 114.

* This house cant be visited but its worth an outside visit. 

7. PARQUE GÜELL

This is the largest construction project, as regards the extension, of Gaudi’s works in Barcelona. It occupies an area of 20 hectares, which was meant to become an English style garden city, which is why it was initially call 'park'.

How to get there:

The park is located in the upper part of the city and you can only get there with the bus number 149, unless you don’t mind walking from Lesseps underground station (Line 3), which is aprox. 20min. walk.

Opening hours:

From November to February: 10am to 6pm.

May until August: 10am to 9pm.

March and October: 10am to 7pm.

8. PABELLONES DE LA FINCA GÜELL

Two pavilions with a large gate was the entrance to the former estate of recreational property of the financier Eusebi Güell, a great patron and protector of Gaudí. This assignment shows how a prosaic idea can lead to the execution of a project full of surprises.

How to get there:

Underground Line 3, Palau Reial stop. Buses: 63 or 78.

Opening hours:

Free access.