If you’re organising your visit to Barcelona, these are the 5 must-see stops on the Gaudí route. They will take you through his most iconic works, so you can discover first-hand the creativity of the architect who turned the city of Barcelona into an open-air museum.
Sagrada Familia
📍 Location: Carrer de Mallorca, 401
🕒 Timetable: 9:00 – 20:00
🎟️ Ticket: From 26€
We start the route at the Sagrada Família, Barcelona’s symbol par excellence and Gaudí’s most ambitious work. Begun in 1882, it is still under construction, but its impressive architecture has already made it a world icon. Its detailed façade and its interior full of light and colour, inspired by nature, are an experience that will leave you speechless.
Casa Batlló
📍 Location: Passeig de Gràcia, 43
🕒 Timetable: 9:00 – 20:00
🎟️ Ticket: From 35€
Following our route, we head for Paseo de Gracia, one of the most elegant avenues in Barcelona, where we find Casa Batlló.This building, with its undulating, colourful façade reminiscent of the scales of a dragon, is one of the greatest expressions of Catalan Modernisme.
💡 Curiosity: Gaudí was inspired by the legend of Sant Jordi, patron saint of Catalonia, to design Casa Batlló, depicting the dragon on its roof and the sword on the cross that crowns the building.
La Pedrera
📍 Location: Passeig de Gràcia, 92
🕒 Timetable: 9:00 – 20:30
🎟️ Tcket: From 28€
Just a few streets away from Casa Batlló, we find La Pedrera,one of Gaudí’s most revolutionary constructions. Its undulating stone façade and wrought-iron balconies seem to have been sculpted by the wind. Inside, you can walk through a modernist floor and access its impressive rooftop terrace with chimneys in the shape of medieval warriors.
💡 Recommendation: Visit it at sunset to enjoy the illuminated terrace with unique views of the city.
Park Güell
📍 Location: Carrer d’Olot, s/n
🕒 Timetable: 9:30 – 19:30
🎟️ Ticket: From 10€
We move away from the centre to enter Park Güell, a magical park where Gaudí let his imagination run wild. With colourful mosaics, organic shapes and spectacular views of the city, this is the perfect place to stroll around and immerse yourself in his unique art.
💡Tip: The famous staircase with the trencadís dragon is one of the most photographed spots in Barcelona. Don’t leave without your photo!
Palau Güell
📍 Location: Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 3-5
🕒 Timetable: 10:00 – 20:00
🎟️ Ticket: From 12€
To finish the route, we go to the Palau Güell, one of Gaudí’s first great works. Located near Las Ramblas, this modernist palace stands out for its innovative use of space and light, as well as for its impressive rooftop terrace full of surrealist chimneys.
💡 Interesting fact: It was designed for the Güell family, who later commissioned Gaudí to build the famous Park Güell.
Tips for making the most of the Gaudí route
Here are some tips to make the most of Gaudí’s architectural route in Barcelona!
It is advisable to buy tickets in advance and thus avoid long queues at the most visited monuments. In addition, it carries comfortable footwear, as some visits include climbing terraces or walking on steep slopes, such as Park Güell.To enrich the experience, consider using audio guides or join guided tourswill allow you to discover the secrets and symbolism hidden in Gaudí’s work. And, of course, don’t forget to take a break to enjoy the local gastronomy, with a stop in the Eixample or around Park Güell, where you’ll find delicious tapas and traditional Catalan cuisine.
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