Exploring Gaudí: 10 Must-See Buildings in Barcelona

12 Oct 2024

This guide to Barcelona explores the incredible work of Antoni Gaudí, one of Spain’s most famous architects from the early 20th century. Gaudí spent most of his life in Barcelona, which is home to the largest collection of his masterpieces. His unique style is unmatched—often copied but never quite the same—and his ideas changed architecture for a whole generation.

Gaudí’s influence on Catalan modernism created a distinct look that many have tried to follow. His name is well-known, and four of the top ten most visited attractions in Barcelona are his designs. In this guide, we highlight 10 must-see Gaudí buildings in Barcelona, with seven of them recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera ("the quarry"), is one of Antoni Gaudí’s most iconic buildings, completed in 1912. Read the full article

Casa Batlló is one of Antoni Gaudí’s most imaginative and artistic creations, showcasing his mastery of organic shapes and vibrant colors. Read the full article

Casa Vicens, Antoni Gaudí’s first residential project, opened as a museum in late 2017 after extensive renovations. Read the full article

Parc Güell, was initially planned as a luxury housing development. Though only two show houses were built, one of which Gaudí lived in, the project transformed into a public park and is now one of Barcelona's top attractions. Read the full article

Palau Güell is a mansion designed by Antoni Gaudí for industrialist Eusebi Güell, built between 1886 and 1888. Read the full article

Colònia Güell, located in Santa Coloma de Cervelló near Barcelona, was a workers colony where Antoni Gaudí was commissioned in 1898 to design a church for local laborers. Read the full article

Sagrada Família. The construction of the Sagrada Família, a monumental basilica in Barcelona, began in 1882 and is still ongoing, with a projected completion in 2026. Read the full article

Torre Bellesguard, also known as Casa Figueres, is a modernist manor house designed by Antoni Gaudí between 1900 and 1909. Read the full article

Casa Calvet, designed by Antoni Gaudí between 1898 and 1900, is in the Eixample district of Barcelona. Read the full article

Colegio Teresiano de Barcelona. In 1889, Enric d’Ossó commissioned Antoni Gaudí to complete the Teresian College in Sant Gervasi de Cassoles, now part of Barcelona. Read the full article

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