The Ultimate Casa Batlló Guide: Tickets, Tips & Everything You Need to Know
Walk Through
When you arrive at Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia metro station, you follow the signs to Calle Aragó-Rambla Catalunya and walk up the stairs. Once you reach the top of the stairs, you will see the iconic modernistic building. I recommend staying on the other side of the street to get the best first impression of the building. Once you've taken enough photos, cross the road and get in the designated line for your time slot at the right side of the building. After that, you will get in the second line, where they scan your tickets. Once inside, you can discover the house. Downstairs, it's still a bit of shuffling, but once you're up the stairs, you can walk at your own pace. There are several rooms to wander through, and on the roof, there are many pretty spots, and you can get a drink.
TIP; have a look at the beautifull lit facade at night.
on april 23rd St. George's Day is celebrated, and tha facade will be decorated with red roses.
One of my favorite buildings in Barcelona; Casa Batlló. It's so pretty with its colorful mosaics and light blue tiling. The modernist, aka Art Nouveau style, is brought from the inside to the outside and the roof, in a very beautiful way. There are so many tiny and big details that caught my eye. Starting from the outside, the roof shingles part, looks like dragon scales. I love dragons, they are so magnificent. I've seen some prints bringing this vision to life. Besides the roof, the balconies have a bone-like design that is in front of all the green shutters. This vision is extended to the interior rooms, hallways, and many of the stairs. Most rooms have few straight lines or sharp corners. And all have something special and unique.
Tickets & best Time
There are a avariety of different tickets you can get. I recommend getting the silver ticket, which grants you access to the rooftop. Getting 1 upgrade to gold, for €5 wil add access the concierge room and the Gaudí Dôme. I would't say it adds anything to the experience, but I highly recommend looking into the extra rooms yourself.
I also recommend purchasing tickets in advance, at least 2 weeks during the peak seasons. As is the case with most attractions, to beat the crowds, visit early in the morning between 9 and 10 am. Or at the end of the day, after 5:30 pm.
Website: https://www.casabatllo.es/en/
Recommended time spent: 1-2 hours
Adres: Passeig de Gràcia 43, 08007 Barcelona, Spanje
Price:
Child (until 12): €0*
Adult: From €29*
Opening hours:*
- Monday 9 am – 07:15 pm
- Tuesday 9 am – 07:15 pm
- Wednesday 9 am – 07:15 pm
- Thursday 9 am – 07:15 pm
- Friday 9 am – 07:15 pm
- Saturday 9 am – 07:15 pm
- Sunday 9 am – 07:15 pm
*(always check for changes)
A bit of history & architecture
Casa Batlló is a modernist building in the center of Barcelona. Its designer, Antoni Gaudí, redesigned this magnificent house in 1904 on commission for the owner Josep Batlló. And in 2005, Casa Batlló was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In 1904, Gaudí reconstructed the whole facade and interior planning, expanding the light well, and turning the interior into a magnificent work of art.
Gaudí's work always leaves you wondering. The ground floor has unusual shapes, irregular windows, and sculpted stonework with dynamic forms. There aren't many straight lines to be found, and the facade is decorated with beautiful mosaic.
Under the locals, it's known as Casa dels ossos (House of Bones), seeing as it has bone-like constructions for the balconies and window frames.
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I'm Amber, a female traveler from the Netherlands with a deep curiosity for the world and a camera to capture it. For me, travel isn't just about the destination, but more about the journey and the beauty of the place. I’m always drawn to beautifully designed buildings, long train rides, cozy mornings, and an inspiring hike.
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