Admiring our home-grown art nouveau, modernisme
You're in a region that boasts beautiful modernista gems. A refined, eye-catching architecture rich in symbolism, inspired by the magic and beauty of nature. When you're in the Eixample, look up and admire the modernista façades. Visit the iconic landmarks by Gaudí, Domènech i Montaner and Puig i Cadafalch: a pleasure for the senses, replete with floral motifs and legends. The Hospital de la Santa Creu i de Sant Pau is one of the nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the counties of Barcelona. Do you love mosaics, vibrant colours and organic forms? Discover the splendid, majestic and unique houses in Sitges, Terrassa and Canet de Mar. They'll take you back to the time they were at the height of their splendour when the affluent classes showed off their wealth.
Barcelona Card Modernista
Visit the great modernista landmarks at the best price! Barcelona, Sitges, Canet, Terrassa… a spectacular route. Discover it here.
Casa Amatller
Inspired by the houses in the Netherlands, Puig i Cadafalch designed a spectacular stepped-gable façade for the Casa Amatller. Inside the building, the original furnishings and décor have been preserved, so when you visit you’ll feel like a member of the 19th-century bourgeoisie.
Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau
Explore Domènech i Montaner's masterpiece: a wonderful marriage of ceramic and exposed brick. Designated as a World Heritage Site.
The other modernisme
Sitges, Terrassa, Canet de Mar, Mataró, La Garriga or Cardedeu: destinations where you can see magnificent summer holiday homes. Terrassa is known for its important industrial modernista buildings.
Leading architects created unique houses for bourgeois families. Discover other less well-known, but equally beautiful buildings.
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