The modernist art and architecture of Barcelona is one of the main attractions of the city. Although the term is generally translated into English as ‘Modernism’ or ‘Modernist’, Modernism is slightly different and is uniquely Catalan, which means that what you see here in the capital of Catalonia is something you won’t find anywhere else.
If you are interested in learning more about modernism in Barcelona, take a look at this walking tour of modernism in Barcelona. On this page you will find a more extensive list of modernist architecture in Barcelona.
The Holy Family
Gaudí’s most famous work in Barcelona, the unfinished basilica of La Sagrada Familia, is probably the most famous building in Barcelona. An obvious number one for this list of architecture in Barcelona, not everyone likes it, but everyone has to see it.
Read more about La Sagrada Familia.
Hospital de Sant Pau
The Hospital de Sant Pau is a fully functioning hospital, with ambulant nurses and injured, but it is also one of the most beautiful places in Barcelona. Built by the modernist architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the Hospital de Sant Pau is so close to La Sagrada Familia that you have no excuse to get lost.
See photos of the Hospital de Sant Pau.
Park Güell
Another project that Antoni Gaudí left unfinished, Park Güell was conceived as a residential area for the rich and famous of Barcelona, until the new (at that time) Eixample district usurped its plans.
Although the Catalans call it Parc Güell and the Spanish call it Park Güell, Gaudí always intended for ‘park’ to be spelled in English.
See photos of Parl Güell.
Palau de La Musica Catalana
The Palau de Musica Catalana is a concert hall designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner. Unfortunately, the front facade is now covered in glass, but step aside and see the nice details at ground level, like the mosaic locker.
See photos of the Palau de La Música Catalana.
Casa León Morera (Island of Discord)
Casa Lleó Morera is one of the three buildings that make up the Illa de la Discordia or ‘Block of Discord’. This was designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner.
See photos of the Island of Discord
Casa Amatller
Contribution of Josep Puig i Cadafalch to the Island of Discord.
See photos of Discord Island
Battlo House
The Gaudí-designed building on the Illa de la Discordia and one of Gaudí’s two buildings on Passeig de Gracia.
See photos of the Island of Discord
The stone
A little further up, Passeig de Gracia (this time to the right) there is another building by Antoni Gaudi.
See a photo of La Pedrera.
