{"id":388017,"date":"2026-08-13T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/"},"modified":"2026-08-15T18:37:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T16:37:35","slug":"gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/","title":{"rendered":"Gaud\u00ed in Barcelona: 12 Buildings Worth Visiting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We arrived in Barcelona, Spain by car in early March, and after reading terrifying reviews about car break-ins, we completely skipped our planned trip up to Tibidabo hill. Instead, Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I walked dozens of kilometres through the city centre and <strong>spent most of our time discovering the city&#8217;s stunning architecture<\/strong>. We stayed at the lovely Hotel Gaud\u00ed with its heavenly rooftop terrace, right next to the famous Palau G\u00fcell mansion, which put all the main sights within easy reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest price shock in the Catalan capital won&#8217;t come at a fancy restaurant, but rather when you pay for tickets to its architectural gems. A typical family with two older kids will soon discover that a single day packed with tours of famous houses <strong>can easily cost between \u20ac250 and \u20ac300<\/strong>. Entry to the interiors is simply the item that will reliably blow your travel budget to pieces unless you approach it tactically and pick only the absolute best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These days, though, it&#8217;s often not enough for people to just walk up to a building and quickly snap a photo of its colourful fa\u00e7ade. According to booking-portal data, <strong>over 177,000 people a year take a free walking tour with architectural commentary<\/strong>, while fewer than 70,000 tourists buy a paid Sagrada ticket. Travellers want to understand the deeper connections and are keen to learn why Catalan Modernism isn&#8217;t just a plain local copy of Central European Art Nouveau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a812a4557973&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a812a4557973\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sagrada-familia-celkovy-pohled.jpg\" alt=\"Sagrada Fam\u00edlia, overall view of the towers\" class=\"wp-image-376322\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sagrada-familia-celkovy-pohled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sagrada-familia-celkovy-pohled-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sagrada-familia-celkovy-pohled-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sagrada-familia-celkovy-pohled-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sagrada-familia-celkovy-pohled-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sagrada-familia-celkovy-pohled-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sagrada-familia-celkovy-pohled-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sagrada-familia-celkovy-pohled-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#When_to_Visit_Barcelona\" >When to Visit Barcelona<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Barcelona\" >Where to Stay in Barcelona<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#12_Things_to_See_and_Do_in_Gaudis_Footsteps\" >12 Things to See and Do in Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s Footsteps<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#1_Sagrada_Familia_and_the_Completed_Tower\" >1. Sagrada Fam\u00edlia and the Completed Tower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#2_Park_Guell_and_Mosaic_Splendour\" >2. Park G\u00fcell and Mosaic Splendour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#3_Casa_Batllo_and_the_Dragon-Scale_Facade\" >3. Casa Batll\u00f3 and the Dragon-Scale Fa\u00e7ade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#4_La_Pedrera_and_the_Roof_Full_of_Chimneys\" >4. La Pedrera and the Roof Full of Chimneys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#5_Casa_Vicens_and_the_First_Big_Project\" >5. Casa Vicens and the First Big Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#6_Palau_Guell_and_Dark_Gothic_near_La_Rambla\" >6. Palau G\u00fcell and Dark Gothic near La Rambla<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#7_Colonia_Guell_and_the_Experimental_Crypt\" >7. Col\u00f2nia G\u00fcell and the Experimental Crypt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#8_Bellesguard_and_the_Castle_Illusion\" >8. Bellesguard and the Castle Illusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#9_Finca_Guell_and_the_Menacing_Dragon_Gate\" >9. Finca G\u00fcell and the Menacing Dragon Gate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#10_The_Lamps_on_Placa_Reial_and_Morning_Strolls\" >10. The Lamps on Pla\u00e7a Reial and Morning Strolls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#11_Sant_Pau_and_Domenechs_Music_Palace\" >11. Sant Pau and Dom\u00e8nech&#8217;s Music Palace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#12_Casa_Amatller_and_the_Famous_Block_of_Discord\" >12. Casa Amatller and the Famous Block of Discord<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#Where_to_Go_Next_from_Barcelona\" >Where to Go Next from Barcelona<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#What_is_Catalan_Modernism\" >What is Catalan Modernism?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#Do_I_need_to_buy_tickets_to_Gaudis_monuments_online_in_advance\" >Do I need to buy tickets to Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s monuments online in advance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#How_much_does_admission_to_the_famous_buildings_in_Barcelona_cost\" >How much does admission to the famous buildings in Barcelona cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#How_do_I_get_to_Park_Guell\" >How do I get to Park G\u00fcell?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#Is_it_worth_going_inside_all_of_Gaudis_buildings\" >Is it worth going inside all of Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s buildings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#Are_there_any_cheaper_alternatives_to_the_expensive_monuments\" >Are there any cheaper alternatives to the expensive monuments?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/gaudi-barcelona-spain-buildings\/#Is_it_true_that_part_of_Park_Guell_is_accessible_for_free\" >Is it true that part of Park G\u00fcell is accessible for free?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>  <strong>Celebrations in 2026:<\/strong> Barcelona is marking a hundred years since the death of Antoni Gaud\u00ed this year and grandly celebrating the completion of the tallest tower of the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Extreme ticket prices:<\/strong> Tickets to famous houses like Casa Batll\u00f3 cost more than \u20ac30, so carefully pick just one or two interiors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Best value for money:<\/strong> The former hospital Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau, at \u20ac18, offers gorgeous architecture without the huge tourist crowds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Watch out for temporary closures:<\/strong> The well-known Casa-Museu Gaud\u00ed, located right inside the popular Park G\u00fcell, is currently closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Modernism isn&#8217;t just Gaud\u00ed:<\/strong> The face of the city was also fundamentally shaped by the brilliant architects Llu\u00eds Dom\u00e8nech i Montaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Booking ahead is a must:<\/strong> For the vast majority of sights, tickets aren&#8217;t sold on-site at all or are sold out days in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a812a4557e58&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a812a4557e58\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2060\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kdy-vyrazit-na-vylety-z-barcelony.jpg\" alt=\"Fa\u00e7ade of Barcelona Cathedral\" class=\"wp-image-376485\" title=\"\" 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sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Visit_Barcelona\"><\/span>When to Visit Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Catalan capital is a year-round destination, but for exploring architecture you should <strong>ideally pick the spring or autumn months<\/strong>. We explored the city in early March, when it occasionally rained but we avoided the scorching summer heat and endless crowds of tourists. During July and August, temperatures regularly climb above thirty degrees, and weaving through sweltering streets among thousands of cruise-ship passengers can be genuinely exhausting. The weather in Barcelona, Spain really is at its best when the crowds thin out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2026 is an absolutely exceptional year to visit, and you should expect the city to be bursting at the seams. Barcelona has become the <strong>UNESCO World Capital of Architecture<\/strong> and is marking exactly one hundred years since the death of Antoni Gaud\u00ed, who tragically died on 10 June 1926. More than fifteen hundred different activities are taking place, from a major international congress in the halls of La Pedrera to special exhibitions in the national museums. The heightened interest means not only far longer queues but also higher service prices, so planning well in advance is an absolute necessity this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a proper tour of Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s buildings and to soak up the atmosphere, <strong>set aside at least three or four full days<\/strong>. If you try to cram three different architectural jewels into one afternoon, they&#8217;ll soon blur into one big, overcrowded squiggle that just leaves you with a headache. Spread out your programme so you see at most one paid interior per day and devote the rest of your time to strolling through parks or freely accessible neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When planning your dates, also keep an eye on current events in the city, as local protests or strikes can temporarily limit access to popular sights. In spring 2026, for example, massive strikes by local teachers led to the temporary closure of some entrances to the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia. On the other hand, you no longer need to worry about the earlier strict drought restrictions, since <strong>the Catalan reservoirs filled up after heavy rains<\/strong> and the water supply works for tourists completely without limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a812a455830c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a812a455830c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1034\" height=\"2560\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kde-se-ubytovat-v-barcelone-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Torre Gl\u00f2ries tower in Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-376511\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kde-se-ubytovat-v-barcelone-scaled.jpg 1034w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kde-se-ubytovat-v-barcelone-121x300.jpg 121w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kde-se-ubytovat-v-barcelone-700x1733.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kde-se-ubytovat-v-barcelone-768x1902.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kde-se-ubytovat-v-barcelone-620x1536.jpg 620w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kde-se-ubytovat-v-barcelone-827x2048.jpg 827w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kde-se-ubytovat-v-barcelone-696x1723.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-kde-se-ubytovat-v-barcelone-1392x3447.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1034px) 100vw, 1034px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Diliff \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Barcelona\"><\/span>Where to Stay in Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Accommodation tip<\/strong> and experiences: We prefer to look for accommodation on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a>, which usually has the <strong>best cancellation terms<\/strong>. It&#8217;s then worth comparing and buying tickets, tours and activities through <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For comfortable architecture-hunting, <strong>choosing the right neighbourhood is absolutely key<\/strong> so you don&#8217;t have to spend hours on a packed metro. Go for strategic areas like Eixample for luxurious boulevards full of Modernism, the charming Gr\u00e0cia district for a quieter local vibe, or the historic centre near the La Rambla boulevard. Always read the reviews carefully, though, because some alleys in the Gothic Quarter can be fairly noisy and busy at night. When comparing Barcelona, Spain hotels, location really is everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I <strong>stayed at the excellent <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hotel Gaud\u00ed\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/hotel-gaudi\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Hotel Gaud\u00ed<\/a><\/strong>, which sits just a few steps from the Palau G\u00fcell mansion and boasts an absolutely fantastic rooftop terrace. The views of the mansion&#8217;s chimneys and of the whole city were breathtaking, and thanks to the central location we could walk practically everywhere. If you&#8217;re after accommodation with perfect access, definitely add this hotel to your shortlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Modernism lovers who want to stay right next to the masterpieces, <strong>I can recommend the popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=gaudi-barcelona&amp;hotelname=H10%20Casa%20Mimosa&amp;address=Barcelona%2C%20Spain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">H10 Casa Mimosa<\/a><\/strong>. This gorgeous hotel is just one block from the famous La Pedrera building, and from its pool and terrace you&#8217;ll enjoy unforgettable views straight onto Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s chimneys. Another great choice for a more sensible budget is <strong>Motel One Barcelona-Ciutadella<\/strong>, located near the iconic Arc de Triomf, where we also took a lovely walk during our stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When booking, don&#8217;t forget a very important update, because <strong>the tourist tax rose radically from April 2026<\/strong>. For a night in a luxury five-star hotel you&#8217;ll now pay \u20ac12 per person, a stay in a four-star hotel will run you \u20ac8.40, and for tourist apartments the fee jumped to \u20ac9.50 per night. The tax is charged for a maximum of seven consecutive nights. What&#8217;s more, Barcelona is gradually revoking all ten thousand licences for tourist apartments, aiming to end their operation by 2028, so the supply of private accommodation is already visibly shrinking and prices for classic hotel rooms are rising accordingly toward an average of \u20ac188 per night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a812a4558791&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a812a4558791\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-po-stopach-.jpg\" alt=\"Antoni Gaud\u00ed&#039;s tomb in the crypt of the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia\" class=\"wp-image-376512\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-po-stopach-.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-po-stopach--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-po-stopach--700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-po-stopach--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-po-stopach--1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-po-stopach--80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-po-stopach--160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-po-stopach--696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-po-stopach--1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Bocachete \/ Wikimedia Commons, Public domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Things_to_See_and_Do_in_Gaudis_Footsteps\"><\/span>12 Things to See and Do in Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s Footsteps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s take a look together at a complete overview of the most interesting places you shouldn&#8217;t miss when hunting for <strong>Catalan Modernism<\/strong>. I&#8217;ll tell you where it&#8217;s worth <strong>paying the entrance fee<\/strong> and what you can simply admire from the street outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a812a4558bb9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a812a4558bb9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1065\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-sagrada-familia-a-dokoncena-vez-px.jpg\" alt=\"Stained glass windows inside the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia\" class=\"wp-image-376513\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-sagrada-familia-a-dokoncena-vez-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-sagrada-familia-a-dokoncena-vez-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-sagrada-familia-a-dokoncena-vez-px-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-sagrada-familia-a-dokoncena-vez-px-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-sagrada-familia-a-dokoncena-vez-px-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-sagrada-familia-a-dokoncena-vez-px-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-sagrada-familia-a-dokoncena-vez-px-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Zekai Zhu \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Sagrada_Familia_and_the_Completed_Tower\"><\/span>1. Sagrada Fam\u00edlia and the Completed Tower<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This iconic basilica is an absolute must that you can&#8217;t afford to miss. Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I explored the Sagrada thoroughly both inside and out, and I have to say the play of coloured light filtering through the stained glass into the main space simply takes your breath away. This year is truly pivotal for the building: on 20 February 2026 a hundred-tonne cross was <strong>ceremonially placed on the Tower of Jesus Christ, bringing the structure to a height of 172.5 metres<\/strong> and making it, by far, the tallest church in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pope Leo XIV solemnly blessed the whole tower on 10 June 2026, exactly a hundred years to the day since the brilliant architect&#8217;s death. A basic ticket with an audio guide costs \u20ac26, the version with access to the side towers costs \u20ac36, and a guided tour with a live guide will run you \u20ac40. <strong>You must buy tickets online, even several weeks ahead<\/strong>, otherwise you have no chance of getting inside. Barcelona residents have a huge advantage this year, as the city granted them a fifty-percent discount on all ticket types in honour of the anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: You&#8217;ll find complete information about ticket types, <strong>opening hours<\/strong> and how to <strong>avoid the queues<\/strong> in our separate article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/sagrada-familia-tickets-tips\/\">Sagrada Fam\u00edlia: tickets, prices and visiting tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a812a4559240&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a812a4559240\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-park-guell-a-mozaikova-nadhera-px.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread houses and mosaic wall in Park G\u00fcell\" class=\"wp-image-376514\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-park-guell-a-mozaikova-nadhera-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-park-guell-a-mozaikova-nadhera-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-park-guell-a-mozaikova-nadhera-px-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-park-guell-a-mozaikova-nadhera-px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-park-guell-a-mozaikova-nadhera-px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-park-guell-a-mozaikova-nadhera-px-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-park-guell-a-mozaikova-nadhera-px-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Emre Bilgi\u00e7 \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Park_Guell_and_Mosaic_Splendour\"><\/span>2. Park G\u00fcell and Mosaic Splendour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This sprawling complex full of greenery and organic shapes was originally conceived as a luxury garden city for the wealthy classes. During our visit we rested for a while on the famous long mosaic bench on the main terrace and enjoyed the view of the city. Many people mistakenly think most of the park is free, but in reality <strong>the paid monumental zone covers a full 12 hectares, while 8 hectares of natural park are freely accessible<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re only after a view of the city without paying, head to the highest point, Tur\u00f3 de les Tres Creus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A basic ticket to the paid section costs \u20ac18, and \u20ac13.50 for children and seniors. Tickets are sold exclusively online and the rules here are absolutely relentless. You have exactly a thirty-minute tolerance for arrival, and once you exit through the turnstile you won&#8217;t be let back in. Also be very careful, because <strong>the well-known Casa-Museu Gaud\u00ed inside the grounds is currently closed<\/strong> with no known reopening date. Although the neighbourhood minibus number 116 runs to the main entrance, it&#8217;s hopelessly overcrowded, so it&#8217;s far more comfortable to take the metro to the Lesseps station and use the outdoor escalators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: You&#8217;ll find more detail on the <strong>exact division of the zones<\/strong> in our guide <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/?p=376276\">Park G\u00fcell: tickets, prices and tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a812a4559a01&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a812a4559a01\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-casa-batllo-a-fasada-z-dracich-supin-px.jpg\" alt=\"Dragon-scale fa\u00e7ade of Casa Batll\u00f3 on Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia\" class=\"wp-image-376515\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-casa-batllo-a-fasada-z-dracich-supin-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-casa-batllo-a-fasada-z-dracich-supin-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-casa-batllo-a-fasada-z-dracich-supin-px-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-casa-batllo-a-fasada-z-dracich-supin-px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-casa-batllo-a-fasada-z-dracich-supin-px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-casa-batllo-a-fasada-z-dracich-supin-px-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-casa-batllo-a-fasada-z-dracich-supin-px-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: AXP Photography \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Casa_Batllo_and_the_Dragon-Scale_Facade\"><\/span>3. Casa Batll\u00f3 and the Dragon-Scale Fa\u00e7ade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you stroll along the luxurious Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia boulevard, this building will hit you right in the eyes. Gaud\u00ed designed the fa\u00e7ade to resemble the calm surface of a lake dotted with water lilies, while <strong>the roof itself clearly evokes the scales of a slain dragon<\/strong> and the balconies look like sinister skulls. Inside, an explosion of imagination awaits you without a single straight line, where everything ripples, flows and breathes pure originality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The basic ticket, called Blue, starts online at \u20ac29, but the system uses dynamic pricing, so buying at the box office or last minute can easily cost you four euros more. The higher Silver and Gold packages then cost \u20ac38 and \u20ac45. Experienced travellers agree in reviews that <strong>the interior is fantastic and immersive, but tends to be extremely expensive and overcrowded<\/strong>. If you want to avoid the worst crowds, don&#8217;t visit between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., or pay extra for the evening Magical Nights ticket (from \u20ac55), which from March to November offers a magical live music concert right on the rooftop terrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a812a4559fd8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a812a4559fd8\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2043\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-la-pedrera-a-strecha-plna-kominu.jpg\" alt=\"Warrior-shaped chimneys on the roof of Casa Mil\u00e0, known as La Pedrera\" class=\"wp-image-376516\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-la-pedrera-a-strecha-plna-kominu.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-la-pedrera-a-strecha-plna-kominu-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-la-pedrera-a-strecha-plna-kominu-700x745.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-la-pedrera-a-strecha-plna-kominu-768x817.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-la-pedrera-a-strecha-plna-kominu-1444x1536.jpg 1444w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-la-pedrera-a-strecha-plna-kominu-696x741.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-la-pedrera-a-strecha-plna-kominu-1392x1481.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Alvesgaspar \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_La_Pedrera_and_the_Roof_Full_of_Chimneys\"><\/span>4. La Pedrera and the Roof Full of Chimneys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a few blocks further along the same street you&#8217;ll come across Casa Mil\u00e0, which locals nicknamed La Pedrera (The Quarry) for its massive appearance. When Gaud\u00ed finished this undulating mass of grey limestone with wrought-iron balconies resembling washed-up seaweed, the people of Barcelona initially hated it. A basic daytime adult ticket runs about \u20ac25 to \u20ac29, with <strong>young people aged twelve to seventeen getting a discounted rate of \u20ac12.50<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside, though, you&#8217;ll experience something completely different from the colourful Casa Batll\u00f3. Seasoned travellers point out that <strong>the residential interiors themselves are fairly plain and emptier<\/strong>, so they might not wow you as much. The main reason to visit is the stunning attic with its brick arches and, above all, the incredible roof studded with chimneys that resemble strange knights from the Star Wars films. A very popular option is the evening Night Experience for just under \u20ac40, which offers an impressive audiovisual show with a glass of chilled cava in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a812a455a631&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a812a455a631\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-mozaikova-lavice.jpg\" alt=\"Detail of the trencad\u00eds mosaic bench in Park G\u00fcell\" class=\"wp-image-376282\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-mozaikova-lavice.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-mozaikova-lavice-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-mozaikova-lavice-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-mozaikova-lavice-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-mozaikova-lavice-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-mozaikova-lavice-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-mozaikova-lavice-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-mozaikova-lavice-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Detail of the trencad\u00eds mosaic bench in Park G\u00fcell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Casa_Vicens_and_the_First_Big_Project\"><\/span>5. Casa Vicens and the First Big Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Gr\u00e0cia district, on Carrer de les Carolines, hides a house that Gaud\u00ed designed as his very first major architectural project for a wealthy brick-factory owner. The result looks like a fascinating oriental palace crossed with a Moorish fortress, playing in every shade of rich green, white and yellow. <strong>Admission costs a friendly \u20ac21, a guided tour adds just three euros<\/strong>, and the house is an absolute revelation that the big tourist crowds usually give a wide berth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t expect muted colours or the familiar organic curves of his late period here; Casa Vicens is geometric and sharply cut, so it strikes many visitors as one giant kaleidoscope. The building recently underwent a massive renovation and <strong>in November 2026 a unique smoking lounge reopens here with restored original polychromy dating from 1885<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a very underrated gem where you get much more calm and breathing space for your money than on the busy main boulevards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a812a455ac20&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a812a455ac20\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1333\" height=\"2000\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/palau-guell-strecha-kominy.jpg\" alt=\"Chimneys on the roof of Palau G\u00fcell in Barcelona\" 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Barcelona<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stays-subtitle\">4 accommodations \u2014 hotels, wellness hotels and other accommodation options<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- CARDS -->\n  <div class=\"lk-stays-grid\">\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card featured\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=en&#038;campaign=gaudibarcelona&#038;address=Barcelona&#038;hotelname=Hotel+Gaud%C3%AD&#038;search=Hotel+Gaud%C3%AD&#038;category=accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-top\">\u2b50 TOP CHOICE<\/span>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Hotel Gaud\u00ed<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Pleasant hotel with a divine rooftop terrace right next to the famous Palau G\u00fcell, from where it was just a short distance to all the main sights.<\/div>\n      <div 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Palau G\u00fcell and Dark Gothic near La Rambla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a short walk from the bustling tourist boulevard La Rambla, on the narrow Carrer Nou de la Rambla, rises a massive palace that Gaud\u00ed built for his main patron, Eusebi G\u00fcell. As I mentioned, Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I stayed right next door at Hotel Gaud\u00ed, so we admired this sinister-looking building with its heavy iron gates every day. Inside hides a <strong>gorgeous parabolic dome dotted with tiny openings that let light through by day like distant stars in a night sky<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the roof itself you&#8217;ll find a first taste of the famous colourful chimneys covered in the characteristic trencad\u00eds mosaic. The palace is open from April to October between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., and in the winter months it closes as early as 5:30 p.m. A big advantage for budget-conscious travellers is the fact that <strong>Palau G\u00fcell always offers free entry to its interiors on the first Sunday of the month<\/strong>, making it a brilliant escape from the noisy, crowded Gothic Quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a812a455b33a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a812a455b33a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-colonia-guell-a-experimentalni-krypt-px.jpg\" alt=\"Crypt of Col\u00f2nia G\u00fcell near Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-376519\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-colonia-guell-a-experimentalni-krypt-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-colonia-guell-a-experimentalni-krypt-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-colonia-guell-a-experimentalni-krypt-px-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-colonia-guell-a-experimentalni-krypt-px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-colonia-guell-a-experimentalni-krypt-px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-colonia-guell-a-experimentalni-krypt-px-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-colonia-guell-a-experimentalni-krypt-px-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Manuel Torres Garcia \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Colonia_Guell_and_the_Experimental_Crypt\"><\/span>7. Col\u00f2nia G\u00fcell and the Experimental Crypt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is exactly the trip that the vast majority of tired tourists skip, and in doing so they make a huge mistake. The industrialist G\u00fcell was building a workers&#8217; colony outside the city in Santa Coloma de Cervell\u00f3 and commissioned Gaud\u00ed to build the local church, telling him to pay no heed to budget or rules. The architect spent ten long years here testing models with hanging weights to correctly calculate the angle of the columns. <strong>The church was never finished and only the crypt was built, but many experts call it his purest structure of all, full of twisted basalt columns.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entry to the crypt alone costs just under \u20ac10. A far smarter move, though, is to buy the <strong>special Combinat G\u00fcell ticket for \u20ac15.30<\/strong> at Pla\u00e7a Espanya, which includes the return FGC train journey, entry and an audio guide. In just twenty minutes&#8217; ride, you&#8217;ll find yourself in a peaceful architectural laboratory, and blue footprints painted right on the pavement will lead you reliably there from the station. It was here that Gaud\u00ed devised and tested the brilliant principles the famous Sagrada Fam\u00edlia still benefits from today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a812a455b969&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a812a455b969\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-strecha-vyhled.jpg\" alt=\"View of the rooftops of Barcelona&#039;s old town from a rooftop terrace\" class=\"wp-image-376351\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-strecha-vyhled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-strecha-vyhled-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-strecha-vyhled-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-strecha-vyhled-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-strecha-vyhled-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-strecha-vyhled-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-strecha-vyhled-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-strecha-vyhled-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of the rooftops of Barcelona&#8217;s old town from a rooftop terrace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Bellesguard_and_the_Castle_Illusion\"><\/span>8. Bellesguard and the Castle Illusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of the absolute least-known buildings, you mustn&#8217;t miss the Torre Bellesguard tower, which rises at the foot of the Collserola mountains. At first glance it <strong>looks like a majestic medieval castle that someone accidentally dropped into the middle of a relatively modern city<\/strong>. Here Gaud\u00ed masterfully combined his signature style with elements of traditional Gothic, creating a completely unique atmosphere with gorgeous views over all of Barcelona, where ordinary tourists simply don&#8217;t wander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission to the grounds is very reasonably priced between \u20ac10 and \u20ac16, making it one of the most affordable sights in the city. In September 2026, as part of the ongoing grand celebrations, a special concert series by the renowned musician Jordi Savall takes place here, lending the whole spot an even more magical air. <strong>If you&#8217;re looking for an architectural jewel that most ordinary guidebooks don&#8217;t even mention<\/strong>, Bellesguard is a guaranteed secret tip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a812a455bf79&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a812a455bf79\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-finca-guell-a-hroziva-draci-brana-px.jpg\" alt=\"Finca G\u00fcell pavilions with the dragon gate in Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-376521\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-finca-guell-a-hroziva-draci-brana-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-finca-guell-a-hroziva-draci-brana-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-finca-guell-a-hroziva-draci-brana-px-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-finca-guell-a-hroziva-draci-brana-px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-finca-guell-a-hroziva-draci-brana-px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-finca-guell-a-hroziva-draci-brana-px-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-finca-guell-a-hroziva-draci-brana-px-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Manuel Torres Garcia \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Finca_Guell_and_the_Menacing_Dragon_Gate\"><\/span>9. Finca G\u00fcell and the Menacing Dragon Gate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even before Gaud\u00ed designed the famous park, he worked for the G\u00fcell family on modifications to their sprawling country estate. Today only small pavilions at the original entrance remain, but they&#8217;re definitely worth a short stop. <strong>The main draw is the massive wrought-iron gate in the shape of a mythical dragon<\/strong>, who, according to an old Greek legend, fearlessly guarded the fabled Garden of the Hesperides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dragon has its jaws thrown wide open, menacing bat-like wings and incredibly detailed scales, perfectly showcasing Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s absolute mastery of working with metal. The grounds aren&#8217;t as extensive as the other famous buildings, but <strong>you pay nothing at all for the view from the street and a detailed photo of the ironwork artistry<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a beautiful example of how Gaud\u00ed could transform even a completely ordinary utilitarian element into pure art that fascinates passers-by to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a812a455c66d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a812a455c66d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-lampy-na-placa-reial-a-ranni-prochaz-px.jpg\" alt=\"Gaud\u00ed&#039;s lamps on Pla\u00e7a Reial in Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-376522\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-lampy-na-placa-reial-a-ranni-prochaz-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-lampy-na-placa-reial-a-ranni-prochaz-px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-lampy-na-placa-reial-a-ranni-prochaz-px-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-lampy-na-placa-reial-a-ranni-prochaz-px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-lampy-na-placa-reial-a-ranni-prochaz-px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-lampy-na-placa-reial-a-ranni-prochaz-px-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-lampy-na-placa-reial-a-ranni-prochaz-px-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: AXP Photography \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_The_Lamps_on_Placa_Reial_and_Morning_Strolls\"><\/span>10. The Lamps on Pla\u00e7a Reial and Morning Strolls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right after successfully completing his architecture studies, the young Gaud\u00ed received his very first official municipal commission. He was to design public lighting for the elegant Pla\u00e7a Reial square, lined with tall palm trees and brightly yellow house fa\u00e7ades. The result is <strong>imposing six-armed iron lamps decorated with red details and crowned by the winged helmet of the god Mercury<\/strong>, which proudly light up their spot to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The square has a wonderful atmosphere, especially when you stroll through it early in the morning without the big tourist crowds. From here we set off on a short walk to the nearby famous La Boqueria market, where we had excellent vegetarian tapas full of fresh vegetables, olives and mature cheeses, and then happily continued on to the stunning Barcelona Cathedral. <strong>Admiring the lamps costs you nothing, of course<\/strong>, and it&#8217;s a great starting point for understanding Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s early work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a812a455ccbe&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a812a455ccbe\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ciutadella-hivernacle-sklenik.jpg\" alt=\"Greenhouse in Ciutadella Park in Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-376341\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ciutadella-hivernacle-sklenik.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ciutadella-hivernacle-sklenik-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ciutadella-hivernacle-sklenik-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ciutadella-hivernacle-sklenik-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ciutadella-hivernacle-sklenik-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ciutadella-hivernacle-sklenik-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ciutadella-hivernacle-sklenik-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ciutadella-hivernacle-sklenik-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Sant_Pau_and_Domenechs_Music_Palace\"><\/span>11. Sant Pau and Dom\u00e8nech&#8217;s Music Palace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catalan Modernism isn&#8217;t just a local branch of Art Nouveau, but a deeply political phenomenon tied to the enormous wealth of the local bourgeoisie. Alongside Gaud\u00ed, the rational magician Llu\u00eds Dom\u00e8nech i Montaner created here, and his works are simply a must-see. Among them is the stunning <strong>Palau de la M\u00fasica Catalana, the only concert hall in Europe lit by a huge inverted teardrop of coloured glass<\/strong>, where a tour costs \u20ac24 and offers an incredible visual experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His greatest triumph of all, though, is the former hospital Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau, which he cleverly designed as a healing garden city of red brick. In reviews, experienced travellers often call it the <strong>best architectural experience in the city, with perfect value for money<\/strong>. Admission here runs \u20ac18 and the grounds offer an absolute oasis of calm without unpleasant crowds; what&#8217;s more, it lies just a very short, pleasant walk along Avinguda de Gaud\u00ed straight from the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a812a455d375&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a812a455d375\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-casa-amatller-a-slavny-blok-neshody-px.jpg\" alt=\"Undulating fa\u00e7ade of Casa Mil\u00e0 on Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia\" class=\"wp-image-376523\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-casa-amatller-a-slavny-blok-neshody-px.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-casa-amatller-a-slavny-blok-neshody-px-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-casa-amatller-a-slavny-blok-neshody-px-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-casa-amatller-a-slavny-blok-neshody-px-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-casa-amatller-a-slavny-blok-neshody-px-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-casa-amatller-a-slavny-blok-neshody-px-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-casa-amatller-a-slavny-blok-neshody-px-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-casa-amatller-a-slavny-blok-neshody-px-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barcelona-casa-amatller-a-slavny-blok-neshody-px-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Casa_Amatller_and_the_Famous_Block_of_Discord\"><\/span>12. Casa Amatller and the Famous Block of Discord<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The third member of the trio of Barcelona&#8217;s architectural titans was Josep Puig i Cadafalch, a man utterly obsessed with history and Nordic Gothic. You can best admire his style on the Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia boulevard in the block of houses called the Manzana de la Discordia (Block of Discord). <strong>It was here that all three greatest Modernist architects clashed in a direct duel of egos<\/strong>, rebuilding closely neighbouring houses for wealthy industrialists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here Puig i Cadafalch designed Casa Amatller for a well-known chocolate maker. The building has a typical stepped gable, asymmetrical windows and looks more like a luxury praline box brought over from Amsterdam. <strong>Standing on the pavement and watching the fantastic contrast between the jagged Casa Amatller, the elegant Casa Lle\u00f3 Morera by Dom\u00e8nech and the crazy Casa Batll\u00f3 by Gaud\u00ed is an absolute must<\/strong>. You pay nothing for this view, and it best shows you the huge breadth and diversity of Catalan Modernism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a812a455d9db&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a812a455d9db\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1333\" height=\"2000\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-panorama-domky.jpg\" alt=\"Park G\u00fcell, houses and panorama of Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-376305\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-panorama-domky.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-panorama-domky-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-panorama-domky-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-panorama-domky-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-panorama-domky-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/park-guell-panorama-domky-696x1044.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1333px) 100vw, 1333px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Park G\u00fcell, houses and panorama of Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Go_Next_from_Barcelona\"><\/span>Where to Go Next from Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also have these detailed guides to Barcelona:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/?p=376391\">The best views of Barcelona<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve set aside more days for a visit to Catalonia and want to <strong>take a break from the big-city bustle<\/strong>, definitely check out our tips in the article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/?p=376384\">Day Trips from Barcelona: 12 ideas<\/a>. You&#8217;ll find plenty of inspiration for trips into <strong>nature and history<\/strong> in the surrounding area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More interested in practical information about the <strong>overall budget, food prices<\/strong> and the exact rates of <strong>city fees<\/strong>? Then don&#8217;t miss the detailed overview <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/?p=376361\">Prices in Barcelona: budget and tourist tax<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you&#8217;re considering extending your trip to other parts of the country, we&#8217;ve put together an extensive guide, <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/spain-best-places-holiday\/\">Spain Holiday: 17 ideas for where to go<\/a>, where you&#8217;ll discover the <strong>most beautiful beaches<\/strong> and <strong>hidden historic towns<\/strong>. For more city tips, just click through to our main article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/things-see-barcelona-spain\/\">What to see in Barcelona: 25+ tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a812a455e144&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a812a455e144\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/goticka-ctvrt-namesti-po-desti.jpg\" alt=\"A square in Barcelona&#039;s Gothic Quarter after rain\" class=\"wp-image-376346\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/goticka-ctvrt-namesti-po-desti.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/goticka-ctvrt-namesti-po-desti-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/goticka-ctvrt-namesti-po-desti-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/goticka-ctvrt-namesti-po-desti-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/goticka-ctvrt-namesti-po-desti-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/goticka-ctvrt-namesti-po-desti-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/goticka-ctvrt-namesti-po-desti-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/goticka-ctvrt-namesti-po-desti-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785837939000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Catalan_Modernism\"><\/span>What is Catalan Modernism?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Catalan Modernism is a distinctive architectural and artistic style from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. It&#8217;s not just a version of typical Art Nouveau, but a deeply national movement connected to the enormous wealth of the local bourgeoisie. It&#8217;s characterized by inspiration from nature, use of traditional crafts, and highly ornate facades that proudly displayed the power and patriotism of building owners at the time.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785837939001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_buy_tickets_to_Gaudis_monuments_online_in_advance\"><\/span>Do I need to buy tickets to Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s monuments online in advance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, booking in advance is absolutely essential. For most famous monuments, such as the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia or Park G\u00fcell, tickets aren&#8217;t sold on-site at all and you must have a precisely reserved time slot. Other buildings do have ticket offices, but tickets are usually sold out days in advance and those purchased on-site are typically several euros more expensive than the online version due to dynamic pricing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785837939002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_admission_to_the_famous_buildings_in_Barcelona_cost\"><\/span>How much does admission to the famous buildings in Barcelona cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Admission is quite expensive and represents a major burden on your budget. Basic tickets to Casa Batll\u00f3 or La Pedrera start at \u20ac25 to \u20ac29 (around 725 K\u010d) for an adult. If you&#8217;re traveling as a family, visiting two such monuments in a single day can cost you more than \u20ac250, so I recommend carefully choosing which ones you&#8217;ll go inside and which you&#8217;ll just admire from outside.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785837939003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_to_Park_Guell\"><\/span>How do I get to Park G\u00fcell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The park is located on a steep hill. While the neighborhood minibus number 116 goes directly to the entrance, it&#8217;s often hopelessly overcrowded. The ideal option is to take the larger buses number 24 or V19, or take the metro to Lesseps station and prepare for a twenty-minute uphill climb, which fortunately is made easier in the steepest sections by installed outdoor municipal escalators.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785837939004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_worth_going_inside_all_of_Gaudis_buildings\"><\/span>Is it worth going inside all of Gaud\u00ed&#8217;s buildings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Definitely not\u2014you&#8217;d needlessly spend a lot of money and after the third interior you&#8217;d be completely architecturally exhausted. Choose one building that catches your eye the most from the outside, and admire the rest from the street. For a more balanced experience, add the cheaper and quieter complex of the former Sant Pau hospital, which is located a short distance from the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia and offers beautiful architecture without the crowds.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785837939005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_cheaper_alternatives_to_the_expensive_monuments\"><\/span>Are there any cheaper alternatives to the expensive monuments?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Absolutely. The beautiful Palau G\u00fcell palace offers free admission to the interiors on the first Sunday of each month. Another excellent and budget-friendly choice is the underrated experimental crypt at Col\u00f2nia G\u00fcell, which you can reach comfortably by train, and an advantageous combined ticket with admission and audio guide costs just \u20ac15.30 (380 K\u010d).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1785837939006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_true_that_part_of_Park_Guell_is_accessible_for_free\"><\/span>Is it true that part of Park G\u00fcell is accessible for free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, this is a fairly common misunderstanding among many tourists. The paid monumental zone with the mosaic bench and gingerbread houses covers 12 hectares, but another 8 hectares of the surrounding natural park are freely accessible without a ticket. 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