Top 8 Gaudi Sites You Have to Visit in Barcelona

Barcelona is my favourite city in Europe and one of my top 3 worldwide. Beside its chill vibes, delicious food and great weather, the main reason why I love it so much is because of its unique architecture. There’s no other city like Barcelona and it’s mainly due to one genius – Antoni Gaudí. In this blog post I am sharing with you my top 8 Gaudi sites you have to visit in Barcelona.

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About Antoni Gaudí

Antoni Gaudí was a Catalan architect and designer and one of the best representatives of Catalan modernism style.

His architecture style was inspired by nature which you will notice in every building he designed. They all have vivid natural colours, shapes and designs.

Beside nature, Gaudi was also inspired by religion, and as a Roman Catholic, many buildings are decorated with biblical images.

He viewed his admiration for the natural world as an extension of his faith. Gaudí’s immense faith, creativity, and genius inspired his contemporaries to call him “God’s Architect”.

Because of the rich cultural heritage seven of Gaudí’s buildings were designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These seven buildings are: Parc Güell, Palau Güell, Casa Mila, Casa Vicens, Nativity Facade and Crypt of La Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló and the Crypt in Colonia Güell.

In this blog post we will cover all these 7 buildings and one that is not on the UNESCO list, but equally important to visit.

Top Gaudi Sites in Barcelona

Okay, let’s see now which are the top 8 Gaudi sites in Barcelona that you have to visit.

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La Sagrada Familia

I’m starting with my favourite one – La Sagrada Familia.

For now it’s the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world, but the current plan is to finally complete it in 2026.

In 2005 La Sagrada Familia was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site and in 2010 Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the church and proclaimed it a minor basilica.

While stunning outside, it is even more so from the inside – it’s unlike any church you’ve ever seen! Which is why I seriously recommend to buy the tickets for La Sagrada Familia.

There you really get to appreciate and realise how nature inspired Gaudi’s work and how he incorporated nature shapes into his architecture.

📖 Read my Tips for Visiting La Sagrada Familia: Ultimate Guide blog post for more.

✅ Want the best photo spot? Head over to the little park at Plaça de Gaudí—that’s where you’ll get the perfect shot with La Sagrada Familia in the background.

Casa Batlló

Casa Batlló is one of the best and most famous sites done by Antoni Gaudí. It was redesigned in 1904 and is enlisted as the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Locals often call it Casa dels Ossos or House of Bones – once you see its skeletal look, you’ll get why. While it’s awesome from the outside, I highly recommend you to buy the tickets and check the inside and the rooftop too.

Actually, for all Gaudi sites I recommend getting those tickets because they are all so much worth exploring. His version of modernism is so unique, and you won’t find anything like it anywhere else.

Casa Milà

Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera, is another house made by Gaudi and a short walk from Casa Batlló. It was the last private residence designed by Antoni Gaudí built between 1906 and 1912.

It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 and while some parts of the building are still used as private apartments, you can still tour a large portion, including the rooftop.

While I preferred the interiors of Casa Batlló a bit more, Casa Milà’s rooftop was the real highlight for me! Not only were the views of the city great, but the design of the rooftop was so cool and unique that it even inspired Darth Vader and the stormtroopers in Star Wars by George Lucas!!

I definitely recommend getting the tickets to Casa Mila.

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Park Güell

If there’s one park you can’t miss in Barcelona, it’s Park Güell – another masterpiece by Antoni Gaudi.

It was built between 1900 and 1914 and was officially opened to the public in 1926. In 1984 it was enlisted into UNESCO World Heritage Site.

To enter the park, you have to buy the tickets.

Below are the top spots inside Park Güell.

The Greek Theatre or Nature Square

The Greek Theatre or Nature Square is a large open space surrounded by mosaic benches. It was supposed to stage large open-air shows that could be watched from the surrounding terraces, but today it’s a relaxing hangout with amazing views.

It’s also one of the most instagrammable spots, especially with the Casa del Guarda in the background, which looks like a fairy-tale gingerbread house.

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Casa del Guarda

Casa del Guarda is located near one of the main entrances into the park and it was built because Gaudi envisioned a guard would live there. These days it’s a museum that’s included in your park ticket.

Pòrtic de la Bugadera

Pòrtic de la Bugadera is a beautiful stone walkway with massive organic-looking columns. It’s another very instagrammable spot in Parc Guell.

Hypostyle Room

The Hypostyle Room is made up of 86 striated columns with a ceiling of tiled domes.

It’s a truly beautiful place and one of the most popular ones.

The Dragon’s Staircase

The Dragon’s Staircase is the busiest place in Park Guell. It’s right under the Hypostyle Room and the reason people love this place is because of the Dragon Fountain.

It’s cool, but honestly, it was my least favourite just because of the crowds. You’ll find it near one of the main entrances.

Gaudí Museum House

Last but not least, you can also check the Gaudí Museum House where Gaudi lived until 1925. It’s now a museum and it’s included in your ticket.

Palau Güell

Palau Güell is a mansion designed by Gaudí and one of his lesser-known masterpieces. Needless to say, it’s one of the most unique palaces I’ve ever stepped into.

It often flies under the radar compared to Gaudí’s other sites, but it’s definitely worth a visit. I loved both the interior and the rooftop a lot, though the interior is a little bit more fascinating.

I highly recommend getting the tickets and visiting it yourself.

Ciutadella Fountain

Ciutadella Fountain is located in Parc Ciutadela, which is free to visit and definitely a nice place to relax!

The fountain was one of Gaudi’s first projects, while he was still a university student, which you’ll notice immediately. It is completely different from all the other work he has done and definitely more traditional style.

But, it’s still very beautiful and makes up for a nice photo spot.

Casa Vicens

Casa Vicens is considered to be the first major project by Antoni Gaudi. It was built between 1883 and 1885.

If you’d love to visit the building that set the ground of Gaudi’s modernism style, then you have to visit Casa Vicens.

Because it’s a bit further away from the city centre, it is not as busy as Casa Batllo or Casa Mila.

Colonia Güell

The Church of Colònia Güell is an unfinished work by Antoni Gaudí. It was built as a place of worship for the people in a manufacturing area in Santa Coloma de Cervelló, near Barcelona, so it’s a bit outside the city centre.

The Crypt of the Church was declared UNESCO World Heritage in 2005.

It is definitely worth visiting.

Google Maps of Top Gaudi Sites in Barcelona

Here’s my custom Google Maps of Top Gaudi Sites in Barcelona for easier planning.

Best Gaudi Tours in Barcelona

While you can easily explore all of this on your own, you can also sign up for some guided tours of Gaudí’s masterpieces.

Where to Stay in Barcelona for Gaudi Lovers

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