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L'Auditori

A modern music venue with a programme spanning classical, early and contemporary works across four main halls.

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L'Auditori

Palau Baró de Quadras

A modernista mansion by Josep Puig i Cadafalch with two very different façades.

Palau Baró de Quadras

Casa Bruno Cuadros

A modernista façade with Oriental touches, recalling its past as a century-old umbrella shop.

Casa Bruno Cuadros

Casa Jenara López

A landmark of Rationalist architecture in Catalonia.

Casa Jenara López

Sant Pau Recinte Modernista

A modernista hospital complex from the early 20th century, repurposed as a space for culture and knowledge.

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Sant Pau Recinte Modernista

Polígon Montbau

A collective housing complex of detached, orthogonal blocks arranged to maximise light, ventilation and connection with the natural surroundings.

Polígon Montbau

Casa Roviralta

Modernista mansion, popularly known as “El Frare Blanc” [“The White Friar”] standing on the elegant Avinguda del Tibidabo.

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Casa Roviralta

Casa Thomas

This building, at the heart of the Eixample district, displays some of the most authentic features of Modernisme.

Casa Thomas

Hotel Palace

A historic five-star hotel inspired by classical architecture, featuring one of the most iconic rooftop gardens in central Barcelona.

Hotel Palace

Torre Glòries

A tower rising over 140 metres, home to offices and a public viewpoint, its colours shifting across the façade.

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Torre Glòries

Edificis Trade

A group of four office towers, an icon of Catalan modern architecture and the developmental era.

Edificis Trade

Gran Teatre del Liceu

One of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious opera houses, and a leading venue in Barcelona for concerts and dance.

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Gran Teatre del Liceu

City Council or Casa de la Ciutat

Behind its neoclassical façade, it houses Barcelona City Council in Plaça de Sant Jaume, the former forum of the Roman city of Barcelona.

City Council or Casa de la Ciutat

Former Hospital de la Santa Creu

A former Gothic hospital, now hosting cultural institutions, set among centuries-old courtyards and arches in the heart of the Raval.

Former Hospital de la Santa Creu

Casa Batlló

An icon of Catalan Modernisme and a key work by Gaudí, included on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2005.

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Casa Batlló

Masia Freixa

A Gaudí-inspired modernista building in Terrassa, originally a textile factory and now a cultural facility of the city.

Masia Freixa

Hivernacle

A large iron-and-glass greenhouse, set within Parc de la Ciutadella.

Hivernacle

Ciutat de la Justícia

Complex of independent volumes in varying colours and heights, centralising the judicial activity of Barcelona and L’Hospitalet de Llobregat.

Ciutat de la Justícia

Meliá Barcelona Sky

A 120-metre, 29-storey skyscraper hotel in Poblenou, one of the most distinctive silhouettes on Barcelona’s skyline.

Meliá Barcelona Sky

La Llotja de Mar

A monumental 18th-century building combining neoclassical and Gothic architectural styles, historically connected to maritime trade and the fine arts.

La Llotja de Mar

Palau Güell

A building with modernista interiors that preserves the former family residence designed by Antoni Gaudí for his patron, now a house-museum.

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Palau Güell

Torre Mapfre

One of the city’s most recognisable skyscrapers, built for the 1992 Olympic Games, with 40 floors of glass and aluminium.

Torre Mapfre

Casa de la Marina

A social housing building that merges rationalism with Mediterranean tradition through an iconic wooden lattice façade.

Casa de la Marina

Casa Sert

One of the first buildings designed by Josep Lluís Sert.

Casa Sert

Castell de Montjuïc

A 17th-century military fortress at the top of Montjuïc, with open views over the port, the Mediterranean and the city.

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Castell de Montjuïc

Hotel Arts

A skyscraper known for its steel-and-glass design, contemporary art collection and its setting by the sea.

Hotel Arts

ETSAB-Escola tècnica superior d’arquitectura de Barcelona

Academic complex combining the functional rationalism of the 1960s with an organic modernity expressed in exposed brick.

ETSAB-Escola tècnica superior d’arquitectura de Barcelona

Facultat de dret

A benchmark of modern rationalism in Barcelona, awarded for its functional design in steel, glass and modular structures.

Facultat de dret

Hotel Park

Historic hotel blending 1950s neorationalist architecture with modern comforts.

Hotel Park

Editorial Gustavo Gili

Former editorial headquarters of rationalist design, defined by its technical functionality, located in the inner courtyard of an Eixample block.

Editorial Gustavo Gili

Casa Fullà

Rationalist residential building from the late 1960s, noted for its multi-level layout and experimental character.

Casa Fullà

Nau Gaudí

First work of the modernista genius, a modernista industrial building housing over 2,000 pieces of contemporary Catalan art.

Nau Gaudí

Edifici Fàbrega - Gratacels Urquinaona

Mixed-use building of residences and offices, one of Barcelona’s first skyscrapers, combining Art Deco and functionalist styles.

Edifici Fàbrega - Gratacels Urquinaona

Casa Milà – “La Pedrera”

Gaudí’s last civil work and one of the boldest and most significant buildings of Catalan Modernisme, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

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Casa Milà – “La Pedrera”

Castell dels Tres Dragons

A majestic modernista castle with towers, dragons and exposed brickwork, right in the heart of the Ciutadella.

Castell dels Tres Dragons

Palau de la Música Catalana

A jewel of Catalan modernista architecture that houses a concert hall central to the city’s cultural life.

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Palau de la Música Catalana

Casa Golferichs

Modernist villa with medieval inspiration and the appearance of an urban chalet in the Eixample.

Casa Golferichs

Pavelló Mies van der Rohe

A masterpiece of the modern movement by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition.

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Pavelló Mies van der Rohe

Palau Sant Jordi

A multipurpose pavilion located on Montjuïc, opened in the context of the 1992 Olympic Games.

Palau Sant Jordi

Casa Amatller

A house inspired by Flemish forms and Gothic elements, built during the golden age of Catalan Modernisme, commissioned by the chocolatier Antoni Amatller.

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Casa Amatller

Casa Lleó Morera

A small Modernista palace on Passeig de Gràcia, part of the well known “Block of Discord”.

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Casa Lleó Morera

Casa Fuster

Showcasing Barcelona’s most refined and elegant Modernisme in one of the city’s most opulent buildings.

Casa Fuster

Casa Rocamora

A bourgeois mansion in a historicist style, home to a very personal collection of 19th- and 20th-century art and artefacts.

Casa Rocamora

Casa Terradas – “Casa de les Punxes”

One of the most iconic silhouettes of Barcelona’s Modernisme, with the air of a medieval castle.

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Casa Terradas – “Casa de les Punxes”

Casa Vicens

An unusual building shaped by oriental and Mudéjar influences, marking Gaudí’s early steps as an architect.

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Casa Vicens

La Casa de la Seda

Opposite the Palau de la Música stands an elegant 18th-century guildhall.

La Casa de la Seda

Palau de la Generalitat

Historic and current seat of the Generalitat Government of Catalonia, built between the 15th and 17th centuries and reflecting the transition from Gothic to Renaissance architecture.

Palau de la Generalitat

Reial Acadèmia de Medicina de Catalunya

A landmark neoclassical building in Barcelona’s medical history, now home to a leading academic institution.

Reial Acadèmia de Medicina de Catalunya

Col·legi Oficial de metges de Barcelona (COMB)

An example of European rationalism and avant-garde, defined by a play of misaligned volumes that form a sculptural ensemble.

Col·legi Oficial de metges de Barcelona (COMB)

Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower

A 105-metre high-tech skyscraper hotel, topped by a cantilevered geodesic dome and an exposed metal structure.

Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower

Habitatges carrer Pallars, 299, de Martorell i Bohigas

Post-war social housing complex in Poblenou, noted for its functionality and integration within the industrial fabric.

Habitatges carrer Pallars, 299, de Martorell i Bohigas

Casa Bloc

A rationalist workers’ housing complex that redefined ideas of collective living in 20th-century Barcelona.

Casa Bloc

Casa Calvet

One of Antoni Gaudí’s more restrained works, tucked between two houses in the Eixample.

Casa Calvet

Reial Acadèmia de Farmàcia de Catalunya

Gothic-style academic institution specialising in pharmaceutical sciences, set within the Hospital de Santa Creu.

Reial Acadèmia de Farmàcia de Catalunya

Torre Bellesguard

A modernista castle with a medieval soul – an intimate gem where the master architect surprises with clean lines and hidden symbols.

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Torre Bellesguard

Palau de Congressos de Catalunya

Congress centre designed to host large-scale events, a benchmark of Catalan modern architecture.

Palau de Congressos de Catalunya

Casa Martí – “Els 4 Gats”

Modernist building home to the historic Els 4 Gats tavern, a haven for artists and intellectuals of Catalan Modernisme.

Casa Martí – “Els 4 Gats”

Central telefònica de la Vila Olímpica

A telecommunications building of striking geometry, designed to house a telephone exchange in the Vila Olímpica.

Central telefònica de la Vila Olímpica

Casa Gomis – La Ricarda

A rationalist house set within a coastal pine forest, a landmark of modern architecture and a key cultural space during the Franco era.

Casa Gomis – La Ricarda

Escola Massana

A cutting-edge building distinguished by a handcrafted ceramic façade and a fragmented structure that reshapes the urban landscape of El Raval.

Escola Massana

Pavellons de la Finca Güell

A modernista architectural ensemble marking the monumental entrance to the former Finca Güell, made up of the gatehouse, stables and riding arena.

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Pavellons de la Finca Güell

Centre metereològic territorial de Catalunya

Cylindrical building constructed for the 1992 Olympic Games, intended for meteorological functions in the Olympic Village.

Centre metereològic territorial de Catalunya

Casa Sayrach

One of the city’s last modernista buildings, set on an elegant corner of Avinguda de la Diagonal.

Casa Sayrach

Habitatges carrer Bach, 28, de Ricardo Bofill

Luxury residential block of Catalan rationalism combining traditional materials with a modern composition.

Habitatges carrer Bach, 28, de Ricardo Bofill

Palau Reial Major

Gothic monumental complex, former residence of the countly and royal power in Barcelona between the 13th and 15th centuries.

Palau Reial Major

Basílica de la Sagrada Família

Antoni Gaudí devoted much of his life to the design and construction of this monumental church, the tallest in the world and one of the city’s most visited landmarks.

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Basílica de la Sagrada Família

Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals (ICTA-UAB)

Low-impact greenhouse building designed as a university facility with passive climate control systems.

Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals (ICTA-UAB)

Hotel Porta Fira

113-metre skyscraper hotel with organic design, conceived by Toyo Ito next to the Fira de Barcelona complex.

Hotel Porta Fira

Edifici Fòrum

Blue triangular prism, a landmark of 21st-century architecture and home to the Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona.

Edifici Fòrum

Casa Comalat

One of the most original buildings of Catalan Modernisme.

Casa Comalat

Palau Montaner

A richly decorated modernista building, now home to the Government Delegation in Catalonia.

Palau Montaner

Parliament of Catalonia

An 18th-century neoclassical building that houses the Parliament of Catalonia in the Parc de la Ciutadella.

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Parliament of Catalonia

Casa Trinitat Arias

A residential building in the Rationalist style, of architectural significance in the modernisation of housing in the city.

Casa Trinitat Arias

Col·legi de les Teresianes

A Gaudí-inspired building with a fortress-like presence, designed from the outset as an educational space.

Col·legi de les Teresianes

Edifici Mediapro

An 18-storey office building in the 22@ district, designed for audiovisual production and characterised by its steel structural exoskeleton.

Edifici Mediapro

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Barcelona Card Modernista

Discover the best of Catalan modernism with a single card! The Barcelona Modernist Card gives you free access to the city's 10 most emblematic modernist sites, so you can enjoy the most spectacular architecture without queuing and with maximum flexibility. With this card, you'll immerse yourself in the legacy of great architects such as Antoni Gaudí, Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch, and you'll have the opportunity to see their most representative works. It's the most convenient way to discover the city in a unique way. Enjoy modernist Barcelona without complications and save time and money!

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Palauet Casades

Barcelona's Eixample district has hidden architectural gems like this palace, a truly unique building in a combination of classical and eclectic styles, dating from the late 19th century. It stands on the corner of Carrer Mallorca and Carrer Roger de Llúria and was the former home of the Casades family. It currently houses the lawyers' association, the Il·lustre Col·legi d'Advocats de Barcelona.

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Palau Güell

The Palau Güell is one of Antoni Gaudí's first major works and a must-see for anyone who wants to understand the origins of his architectural language. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984, this urban palace brings together the ideas that would later define the architect's mature work: structural innovation, formal creativity and the perfect integration of functionality and art.   Located next to Las Ramblas, the Palau Güell was designed according to the private and social needs of the Güell-López family, becoming a pioneering model of Modernist residential architecture. Its design combines noble materials, advanced solutions for its time and a careful spatial experience that make it unique within Barcelona's heritage.

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Casa Batlló Gaudí Barcelona

Casa Batlló is one of Antoni Gaudí's most emblematic works and an icon of Catalan modernism. Located on Paseo de Gracia, this building stands out for its organic design, vibrant colours and details inspired by nature. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Casa Batlló offers a unique sensory experience where light, colour and form bring the architecture to life.   Visiting Casa Batlló is not just about touring a building, but immersing yourself in a unique sensory experience, where architecture comes to life through light, colour and form

Palau de la Música Catalana

Discover one of Barcelona's most iconic treasures! The Palau de la Música Catalana is a masterpiece of Modernism and one of the world's most outstanding concert halls, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Located in the picturesque La Ribera neighbourhood, this auditorium combines sculpture, mosaics, stained glass and wrought iron, offering a unique cultural experience. Designed by architect Domènech i Montaner, the Palau was conceived as the headquarters of the Orfeón Catalán choir and is a symbol of the city's architectural and musical heritage. Stepping inside this building will not only allow you to enjoy its spectacular architecture, but also to learn about the history of Catalan society in the 1900s. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this cultural and artistic landmark in Barcelona.

Sagrada Familia Guided Visit

Visit the Sagrada Familia with a guide and skip-the-line access Discover Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí's masterpiece, on a guided visit that will help you understand the fascinating details of one of the city's most extraordinary monuments. Enter the basilica without queuing at the ticket office and explore its spectacular interior with a professional guide. Discover the meaning behind its façades, its nature-inspired columns and the colourful light filtering through its stained-glass windows. Choose between the Sagrada Familia guided visit or the option with tower access, subject to availability.

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La Pedrera Sunrise

Come and discover “La Pedrera Sunrise”: a unique tour that will reveal Antoni Gaudí’s magnificent building as never before. The guided tour takes you to some of the wonderful areas of the building not included in the general admission.

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Casa Vicens Gaudí

Discover Antoni Gaudí's first masterpiece, a building that marked the beginning of a new way of understanding architecture. Located in the Vila de Gràcia, this house museum was the beginning of a new way of understanding architecture: free, colourful and deeply inspired by nature. Since 2005, Casa Vicens has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.   Built between 1883 and 1885 as a summer residence, Casa Vicens is one of the most striking gems of Catalan Modernism. Its style blends Eastern and Mudejar influences with a strong presence of natural elements, creating a unique work in which ceramics, wrought iron, colour and meticulous ornamentation stand out, heralding the artistic language that would define all of Gaudí's future work.

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Palau Baró de Quadras

The Palau Baró de Quadras is both a neo-Gothic mansion and a modernista-style block of flats. An imaginative building with an eclectic, refined décor that changes according to the façade you view it from.

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Casa Rocamora

This Spanish-Elizabethan palazzo in the district of El Putxet houses one of the most highly prized collections of Alcora pottery, and 19th- and 20th-century drawings, paintings and sculptures. It is the former home of the art lover and collector Manuel Rocamora Vidal. Discover all its treasures!.

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