Casa Batlló

A Unique Architectural Gem

A UNESCO World Heritage site and an icon in Barcelona right on one of its main avenues. A work of the one and only Gaudi, it is part of the many notable buildings that line Passeig de Gracia, in this article we’ll briefly cover the ins and outs of this iconic building.

History and Design

Originally built in 1877 by Emilio Sala Cortés (one of Gaudí’s architecture professors) as part of a new series of buildings popping up on Passeig de Gracia which was relatively new at the time. In 1903 Josep Batlló y Casanovas, a textile industrialist who owned several factories in Barcelona and a prominent businessman purchased the building which gave it its namesake. Batllo hired Gaudi to redesign the building which he managed to do without having to demolish it; the remodeling took place between 1904 and 1906 which completely changed the facade.

What to See Inside

Inside you’ll get to see the many rooms of the building including the concierge room ,Batllo’s private residence ,the attic ,etc.

Visiting Information

Casa Batlló is open year-round. Tickets include access to an augmented reality guide that reveals Gaudí’s vision for each space. Booking online at https://www.casabatllo.es/ is recommended with tickets selling out days in advance, prices starting at €35. To get here directly you can use the Passeig de Gracia station serviced by metro lines 2 ,3 and 4 and Rodalies lines R2 also you can walk up from Placa Catalunya which is a few minutes away.

Pro Tip

From Spring till the month of September you can attend the live music sessions on the roof of Casa Batllo where you have a drink and enjoy the view of the city , tickets for this include a night tour of the building as well.

Picture of Casa Batlló at night