Hospital de Sant Pau: a mini art nouveau village
The hospital de Sant Pau is a unique art nouveau architectural ensemble as, unlike the Pedrera, or the Casa Batlló, it is not a residential building, but a medical centre. The…
Gaudi and architects Art Nouveau
Palau de la Música Catalana: one of the world’s most spectacular concert halls
The Palau de la Música Catalana (Palace of Catalan Music) is one of the masterpieces of Art Nouveau architecture (or modernism), for which Barcelona is famous. It was constructed between…
Torre Bellesguard: a unique and forgotten work by Gaudí
Torre Bellesguard is a house built by Gaudí at the very beginning of the 20th century. Unusual in many regards, it is a very exciting place to visit. History of…
Free tickets: open door days and mass at the Sagrada Familia in 2019
If you ask us, Sagrada Familia is a unique masterpiece. If there is one thing you shouldn’t miss in Barcelona, this is it. You absolutely must schedule it in. But…
Palau Güell: a superb private residence designed by Gaudí
Palau Güell, a superb private residence and a UNESCO world heritage sight, was one of the first major works of the worldwide architectural renaissance which took place in the late…
Barcelona’s Hash, Marihuana and Hemp Museum: fascinating exhibitions in a superb modernist setting
When someone says “cannabis”, we bet there are a few things which spring to mind – Bob Marley, for one, joints, marijuana or haschish. The Hash, Marihuana and Hemp Museum…
Colònia Güell and Gaudí’s crypt: an unexpected discovery
Colònia Güell dates from the beginning of the 20th Century and is located in the commune of Santa Coloma de Cervelló on the outskirts of Barcelona. If you want to…
Gaudi Experiencia: 4D immersion in the architect’s world
Barcelona is a very creative city, where innovation has an important role to play. Gaudi Experiencia is an excellent example. Gaudi Experiencia, a powerful video projection Gaudi Experiencia is a 4D…
5 tips to avoid queueing at Barcelona’s biggest tourist attractions
Barcelona is a destination which attracts more and more tourists every year. The queues to get into Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera or the Picasso Museum can be extremely…
Follow in the footsteps of Catalan Art nouveau without paying a cent
As you may already know, the Art Nouveau movement is referred to as “modernism” in Catalonia. Particularly important in the years between 1880 and 1930, it is at the root…
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