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

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.

Palau Baró de Quadras

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

Palau Baró de Quadras

Hotel Palace

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

Hotel Palace

Edificis Trade

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

Edificis Trade

Park Güell

A monumental park designed by Antoni Gaudí, where modernista architecture and nature sit within a single landscape.

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Park Güell

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

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 Sert

One of the first buildings designed by Josep Lluís Sert.

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

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

La Llotja

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

La Llotja

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

Hotel Park

Historic hotel blending 1950s neorationalist architecture with modern comforts.

Hotel Park

Vivendes carrer Pallars, 299, de Martorell i Bohigas

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

Vivendes carrer Pallars, 299, de Martorell i Bohigas

Casa de la Marina

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

Casa de la Marina

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

Facultat de dret

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

Facultat de dret

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

Hotel Arts

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

Hotel Arts

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

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

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

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

Nau Gaudí

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

Nau Gaudí

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

Casa Fullà

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

Casa Fullà

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

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

Casa Fuster

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

Casa Fuster

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”

Palauet Casades

Palauet Casades

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)

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

Vivendes carrer Bach, 28, de Ricardo Bofill

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

Vivendes carrer Bach, 28, de Ricardo Bofill

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

Palau Sant Jordi

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

Palau Sant Jordi

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

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

Palau de Congressos de Catalunya

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

Palau de Congressos de Catalunya

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

Casa Sayrach

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

Casa Sayrach

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”

Casa Bloc

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

Casa Bloc

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

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

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

Casa Calvet

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

Casa Calvet

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)

Edifici Fòrum

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

Edifici Fòrum

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 Mediapro

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

Edifici Mediapro

Casa Comalat

One of the most original buildings of Catalan Modernisme.

Casa Comalat

Casa Trinitat Arias

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

Casa Trinitat Arias

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

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

Palau Montaner

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

Palau Montaner

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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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Moco Museum

At the Moco Museum you’ll find works by world-renowned artists, including Warhol, Basquiat, Dalí, Haring and Banksy, as well as emerging talents.

From  €19.50

Hola Barcelona Travel Card, Transport Cards

The Hola Barcelona Travel Card offers you a hassle-free experience so you can travel unlimited on the city's integrated public transport network, without worrying about the number of journeys or the price of each ticket.   With unlimited travel cards for 48, 72, 96 or 120 hours, you can get around the city and its surroundings, saving time and money. You can hop on and off the underground, bus, airport train and tram, among others, as many times as you like. Discover Barcelona at your own pace and without any worries!

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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.

From  €19.00

CaixaForum

CaixaForum, the Cultural Centre of “La Caixa” Foundation, is housed in one of Barcelona’s landmark buildings, the Casaramona textile mill, a jewel of industrial modernista architecture designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch.

From  €6.00

Wine & Cava 4x4 Premium Experience From Barcelona

Enjoy wine tourism in a different way on this 4x4 trail through the Penedès. You’ll visit two wineries, taste their wines and learn all the secrets of how they are made. An experience to be enjoyed with the five senses!.

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Easy Montserrat

Ride the train to the top of the Montserrat mountains and you'll be able to see the beauty of these mystical mountains.

From  €39.60

Big Fun Museum

Big Fun Museum: The most fun attraction in Barcelona Immerse yourself in the fun and interactive world of the Big Fun Museum of Barcelona, a must-see destination for families and lovers of immersive experiences. Located in the heart of La Rambla, the museum offers 2500 sqm of extraordinary spaces, where both adults and children can have real fun and take spectacular photos.

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Aire Ancient Baths Barcelona

Aire Ancient Baths: An Oasis of Relaxation in the Heart of Barcelona The Aire Ancient Baths Barcelona invites you to immerse yourself in a timeless experience in the famous neighborhood of El Born, an area rich in history and culture. Inspired by the ancient spa traditions of the Ottomans, Greeks, and Romans, this unique spa combines modern luxury with historical charm, creating a suggestive and relaxing environment. With its thermal pools, the steam bath, and rooms for exclusive treatments, Aire offers a sensory journey that will allow you to forget the stress of everyday life. You will experience a moment of pure relaxation, surrounded by an intimate and magical atmosphere that will transport you to another era.

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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.

From  €15.00