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Monuments

Explore the most famous monuments in Barcelona, from Gaudí’s architectural masterpieces to historic landmarks across the city. Our guides provide information about history, architecture, tickets, opening hours and practical details for planning your visit.

Find Barcelona’s must-see monuments, iconic buildings and lesser-known landmarks, with useful tips on what to see and how to get there.

Parc Güell: info, tips and history of Gaudí’s garden city

Perched on the slopes of Monte Carmel, Parc Güell stands as one of Barcelona’s most vibrant expressions of Modernisme architecture. Originally conceived

Casa Batlló guide: Gaudí’s marine house

Dominating Passeig de Gràcia, Casa Batlló stands out as one of Antoni Gaudí’s most imaginative residential transformations. Often nicknamed the “House of

Casa Milà (La Pedrera) guide: Gaudí’s stone building in Barcelona

At the intersection of Passeig de Gràcia and Carrer de Provença, Casa Milà—popularly known as La Pedrera (“The Stone Quarry”)—is Antoni Gaudí’s

Casa Vicens guide: history of Gaudí’s first masterpiece

Hidden away on a quiet street in the Gràcia neighborhood, Casa Vicens is the vibrant summer home that launched Antoni Gaudí’s career.

Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau guide: history of the Art Nouveau former hospital

The Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau stands as the world’s largest Art Nouveau complex. Designed by architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner as

Palau de la Música Catalana: info, prices and hours of the Modernist hall

Palau de la Música Catalana is a masterwork of Catalan Modernisme. Commissioned by the Orfeó Català choral society and designed by architect

Montjuïc Castle: stony bastion overlooking the Mediterranean

Dominating the southern skyline from 173 meters above sea level, this star-shaped fortress has guarded the city and harbor for centuries. Its