Colònia Güell Crypt: Gaudí’s Structural Laboratory Beneath Barcelona
Most visitors to Barcelona never make it to Colònia Güell, the model workers' village built by Eusebi Güell on the outskirts of the city. That's a pity — because the…
Palau Macaya: Barcelona’s Puig i Cadafalch Masterpiece and Cultural Centre
Completed in 1901 and designed by the prolific Josep Puig i Cadafalch, Palau Macaya is one of the most beautiful private mansions ever built in Barcelona. Commissioned by industrialist Macaya,…
Casa Comalat: The Wavy Hidden Gem of Barcelona’s Eixample
Barcelona has no shortage of extraordinary modernista architecture, but Casa Comalat remains one of the district's best-kept secrets. Designed by Salvador Valeri i Pupurull and completed in 1911, this undulating…
Casa de les Punxes: Barcelona’s Fairy-Tale Castle on Avinguda Diagonal
Few buildings in Barcelona stop pedestrians in their tracks quite like Casa de les Punxes — the House of Spikes. Rising at the intersection of Avinguda Diagonal and Carrer de…
Casa Lleó Morera: Barcelona’s Most Delicate Modernista Facade
Of all the modernista buildings lining Passeig de Gràcia, Casa Lleó Morera may be the most exquisitely crafted. Designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner and completed in 1906, it stands…
Casa Amatller: Art Nouveau Chocolate and Architecture in the Block of Discord
Casa Amatller sits right in the heart of Barcelona's famous Manzana de la Discordia — the Block of Discord — where three rival modernista masterpieces compete for your attention on…
Torre Bellesguard: Gaudí’s Hidden Gothic Masterpiece in Barcelona
Tucked away in the upper reaches of Barcelona's Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district, Torre Bellesguard stands as one of Antoni Gaudí's best-kept secrets. Far fewer tourists make the climb up here than…
Gothic Quarter Barcelona
The Gothic Quarter (also known as Barri Gòtic in Catalan) is a historic neighborhood located in the center of Barcelona, Spain. It is one of the city's most popular tourist…
Picasso Museum Barcelona
The Picasso Museum in Barcelona, Spain, is a dedicated to the works of the famous Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. It was opened in 1963 and is located in the Gothic…
Palau de la Virreina
La Palau de la Virreina is a palace located in Barcelona, Spain. It was built in the late 18th century and currently serves as a cultural center, hosting exhibitions and…