Things to see in Barcelona: Top 5 most important buildings by Gaudí
Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926) was the most important and influential architect of the early 20th century in Barcelona, Spain. Of many as a genius and of others considered a crazier, his role in art history is indisputable. Here is our Top 5 list of the most important sights of Gaudí, which you should never miss in Barcelona. All UNESCO construction works have been declared and embraced by the UNESCO world culture through creativity and uniqueness.
Casa Batllò - One of the most beautiful buildings in Barcelona
Whether day or night, the road to one of the most important sights in Barcelona is full of people. Casa Batlló is the most colorful and liveliest house created by the brilliant architect 1904-1906 for the Batlló family. Because of the wavy shapes and colorful colors, the house has become a symbol of the modern art movement as well as the boundless creativity of Antoni Gaudí.
Casa Batlló is both outside as well as beautiful. Gaudí replaced the original facade with a new composition of colored glass and ceramics. The noble shot, the light court, the attic, the roof terrace with the chimneys are just some of the fascinating highlights of the house. None of the rooms in Casa Batlló are furnished, and they have not even been noticed.
Öffnungszeiten: Open every day of the year from 9:00 to 21:00 (last entry at 20:00).
Casa Batlló is visited by nearly 3,000 tourists daily. Although this does not affect the great people of your experience, the best time of the early morning is - between 9 and 11 o'clock. If you do not work in the early morning hours, the next time is late afternoon - between 4 pm and 6 pm. Every evening, from June 3 to November 3, there are also open-air concerts on the roof terrace of Casa Batllós.
tipps: Visiting Casa Batlló with a Virtual Reality Guide is impressive. The audio guide is a kind of tablet that shows Augmented Reality, which furniture and other things were originally in the rooms. Particular kids love this SmartGuide tour and get excited.
La Sagrada Familia - The landmark of Barcelona
The Sagrada Familia is Barcelona's landmark and characterizes the cityscape. Construction began in 1882 and should be completed by 1900. The finished Basilica nevertheless saw neither Gaudí nor his successor. The construction of this architectural masterpiece is going to be completed in 2026. Meanwhile, the church is the most popular tourist attraction in Barcelona and Spain and receives over 4 million visitors annually.
Öffnungszeiten: The Sagrada Familia is open to visitors throughout the year, which open hours vary according to season. April to September have the longest working hours - from 9 to 20 hours. For March and October it is 9 to 19 hours, and the operating times from November to February are shortened to 9 to 18 hours. On Christian holidays it is only open until 14 o'clock.
When you purchase your ticket in advance or book a guided tour, you shorten the waiting time at the entrance.
tipps: The best time to visit the magnificent Basilica is when it is soaked in sunlight. From morning until late afternoon, the sun drops directly through the stained-glass window and provides breathtaking color effects.
Park Güell
This colorful park, which is high up on the hills, is named after Count Eusebi Güell - and was originally thought to be a residential facility for the city's wealthy. It is all made accessible, as Gaudí 1926 solidified.
Inside the parks, it is even more imaginative. Walls, streets and roads still hold natural forms. Richly decorated buildings, colorful mosaics and the amazing snake bank for photography end. And the view of Barcelona from above is unique!
Öffnungszeiten: Open every day of the year from 08:00 to 21:30 o'clock
tipps: Buy your tickets for Barcelona Park Güell comfortably with your mobile phone - it only takes a minute! The best time of visit is early morning or late afternoon. Please note that the entry time is indicated on the ticket. Are you currently viewing selected time windows at the entrance to the monumental zone, as malfunctions and changes are not possible. A separate ticket is required for access to the Gaudí House Museum.
La Pedrera (Casa Milà)
The Casa Milà was completed in 1912 by Antoni Gaudí and represents the highlight of Gaudí's career. His second name is because of his quarry "La Pedrera", Steinbruch was meaning. It is not yet clear, had the artist been inspired by this extraordinary beauty.
Originally built as a residential building, the five-storey building has an area of 4,500 square meters and is absolutely breathtaking - both exterior and interior. The swaying shapes, swirling balconies, spectacular stairwells and surreal chimneys on the roof terrace are impressive. If you are able to challenge yourself, try to find a straight line in design.
Öffnungszeiten: Casa Milà is open all year from Monday to Sunday, outside on Christmas and a week in mid-January. Opening hours vary by season. From March to the beginning of November, the Museum is open from 9.00 to 20.30 clock. The night guidance is possible from 21:00 to 23:00. From November to February the opening hours are shorter - from 9 am to 6.30 pm and the night tour is from 19 to 21 pm. The exception is the Christmas season, which lasts from the end of December to the beginning of January. During the holidays, the museum remains open during the summer season until 20:30. The upper stock works close 15 minutes before the closing of the commandment.
tipps: The best time to visit is either in the early morning before 10:00 or in the afternoon after 16:00. Buy tickets online to get around the queue at the entrance.
Palau Güell - Gaudis is building construction in the center of Barcelona
This Antoni Gaudi-designed mansion in Barcelona was designed between 1886 and 1890 for the Catalan industrial magnate Eusebi Guell and his family. It is one of the first architectural masterpieces by Gaudi and is used specifically for the entertainment of high society guests. The façade, thanks to rich wrought iron decorations, works surprisingly easily at first. The interiors of the houses and the roof terrace were the places that the artists had chosen to let their imagination and their extreme creativity free run.
Palau Güell is special, as it is one of the few modernist buildings in the old town, directly in the Rambla. Most of Gaudi's works, as well as those of Lluís Domain in Montaner and the other contemporaries, are located in the "Eixample" district, near the Plaza Catalunya, where the centenary of the city began in the century.
Öffnungszeiten: Open from Tuesday to Sunday.
Summer opening hours (April 1 to October 31): 10:00 to 20:00 (ticket switches close at 19:00)
Winter opening hours (November 1st to March 31st): 10:00 am to 5:30 pm (ticket switches close at 4:30 pm)
Closed: Monday outside and public holidays, December 25 and 26, January 1 and January 3 (due to maintenance work).
tipps: The Palau Güell can be visited free of charge on any Sunday of the month. The Open Doors are still open on September 11 (Catalan National Day), June 10 (local holidays), April 23 (Saint George) and September 24 (La Mercè, the patron of Barcelona) and on the day the birth of Eusebi Güell on December 15. For reasons of maintenance and security of the buildings, the places are limited. Do you know exactly when and who is distributing the Freecards.
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