I took the guided tour and don't regret it. As many have noted, the park offers a superb view of the city, although Barcelona is not lacking in overlooks. They are all worth visiting. But the church is so unique and incomparable both in its exterior and its interior that no visit to Barcelona can be considered complete without stepping inside for an extended look. If you come here early in the morning, it is a prime spot for catching the sunrise over the city. Casa Mila is a remarkable example of ingenuity in civic architecture, with no two walls anywhere in the building meeting at a straight angle.
Its roof, with dozens of chimneys shaped as fantastic sentinels, is delightful and even otherworldly. The fish-scales exterior may be its most striking feature. The interior, nonetheless, offers some impressive features, and the roof is a vibrant predecessor of the more expansive roof of Casa Mila's.
The sixth property in Barcelona, Casa Vicens, has opened its doors to the visitors for the first time in history in November I stopped by to admire its exterior in the past, and it will now be a prime target for visit on my next Barcelona stay. All six of them in one day are possible only if you do not go inside one or two. Each of the properties requires close to two hours in order to fully appreciate.
Advance online ticket purchase for a specific time-slot is highly recommended for all locations except the park, and is absolutely essential for getting into Sagrada Familia. United Kingdom - Jul -. On our first visit we took the train in from Girona, and on the second flew to El Prat airport and stayed in the city itself.
The building is known for its avoidance of straight lines, and walking through its rooms makes you feel a little queasy. Nevertheless, it has a wonderful roof covered in colourful chimneys. Next up was La Sagrada Familia, which is a sight to behold. The sheer cavernous enormity of the space is something I have never experienced before.
More so than most churches, the interior is full of colour. Returning several months later we went straight from the airport to the Casa Mila which had been covered in scaffolding on our previous visit but was now uncovered once more.
We then had just enough daylight left on the last day before the clocks changed to see the Casa Vicens. This is a fully private residence, so you have to settle with viewing it from outside in the street. The house clearly shows the influence of Moorish architecture, a collective memory that has affected Spain in a way that could hardly be imagined in other European countries.
I was 21 years old walking around Barcelona with 2 friends. I was stunned, what was this? This is NOT like the other churches in Europe?
I've never forgot this scene. This magnificent structure stopped me in my tracks in pure awe. My curiosity was awakened. During my visit to Barcelona, I learned about Gaudi for the first time. In hindsight some regrets. I was essentially broke in Barcelona. A very weak dollar compared to the Euro made my almost non-existent savings even more depressing. Another challenge, my age and experience, I knew nothing of UNESCO and my travel plans while ambitious would be very different in hindsight.
While I count this encounter as a visit to a worthwhile WHS, mostly because I was stunned by the structure in front of me. It is at best, a brief experience of this unique world heritage site. I look forward to the day, hopefully not too far away, when I can truly explore Gaudi's masterworks in Barcelona.
Read more from Kyle Magnuson here. On our trip to Barcelona in May we managed to visit all seven inscribed sites. The highlight is the rooftop, a garden of spectacularly designed chimneys, ventilation shafts and staircase exits grouped around the two courtyards. He redesigned an existing building in the style of Modernisme, including the interior, such as lighting, windows, doors, stair railings etc. I was most impressed by the central light well, which is completely covered with blue ceramic tiles.
The colour of the tiles is darker at the top floor, and if you look from the ground floor upwards, you have the impression of a uniform blue colour. And the building is beautifully illuminated at night. The visit was a real surprise. Most striking is the elaborate design of the ceilings, stairs and railings. There is lavish decoration, lots of precious wood with inlays. The living rooms are grouped around a central hall photo with a parabolic dome.
You can visit the entire building, from the vestibule in the ground floor up to the roof terrace again with the typical chimneys and ventilation shafts. From the terrace you can enjoy spectacular views over Barcelona. Its original plan consists of 18 spires, of which 10 are already constructed. Its interiors are also grandiose, comprising of hyperboloid vaults and geometric elements. Located in the center of Barcelona, Casa Batllo is considered one of the masterpieces by Antoni Gaudi.
It is decorated with a colorful mosaic made of broken ceramic tiles. Its roof is arched and resembles the back of a dragon. El Capricho is a villa designed by Antoni Gaudi in Spain.
Casa Vicens represents a new chapter in the history of Catalan architecture as well as the beginning of a successful career for Antoni Gaudi. It is considered one of the first buildings of Art Nouveau and was the first house designed by Gaudi. Designed in the Catalan modernism style, The Episcopal Palace is built entirely in gray granite.
The home is centered around the main room used for entertaining high society guests. The front iron gates have intricate patterns of forged ironwork resembling seaweed. De monumenten tonen een eclectische en tegelijkertijd zeer persoonlijke stijl die vrijelijk werd toegepast bij het ontwerp van tuinen, beelden, decoratieve kunsten en architectuur. Source: unesco. The property attests to the exceptional creative contribution of this architect to the development of architecture and construction technology in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
His work is rooted in the particular character of the period, drawing on the one hand from traditional Catalan patriotic sources and on the other from the technical and scientific progress of modern industry.
It anticipated and influenced many of the forms and techniques that were relevant to the development of modern construction in the 20th century. In general, all the component parts of the property enjoy a high degree of integrity and have retained a good relationship with their surroundings, whether urban or natural. Some monuments, such as the Casa Vicens, have retained over time both their physical appearance and their use as family homes.
Subsequently, a temporary roof was erected over the Crypt. Furthermore, its current function as a church corresponds with the use originally intended, maintaining its religious symbolism and being a landmark for the city of Barcelona.
Restoration works have reflected these qualities in the conditions for interventions. The roof full of mosaics represents the back of a dragon. Because of its appearance without any straight lines, the building is also referred to as ' La Pedrera ', or the stone quarry.
It's roof terrace is a particularly popular photo op. The decorations are certainly very special. The roof pictured has spectacular lighting and the roof terrace is characterised by the mosaic chimneys. Because of a lack of funding, the church was unfortunately never completed and construction stopped after Gaudi's crypt, which is certainly worth a visit. The building is a mix of Spanish and mudejar style and clad with ceramic tiles. Casa Vicens recently opened to visitors.
Daily opened 10am - 10pm. Gaudi designed the stables, the two watchmen houses, and the cast-iron entrance gate with the mythical dragon.
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