21 Aug The Barcelona of Gaudí
If you have a walking in Barcelona, you cannot miss all the impressive architecture of the famous Antoni Gaudí, the main famous Catalan most revolutionary of the Modernism and the global architecture.
Nowadays, the emblematic Sagrada Familia (Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family), Spanish Property of Cultural Interest by the UNESCO, loved as the professional as the general public, is one of the monument most visited in Spain. Its patrimonial and artistic significance cannot go unnoticed. The estimated time of the tour is 1 hour, whereby you can visit all the mystic symbology. The Basilica is usually open from 9:00AM from 6:00PM in the low season and from 9:00AM from 8:00PM from April to September. We recommend you to purchase the entries earlier and choose the hour you want to visit – since this is the excursion most demanded in Barcelona. And thus, you will skip the line. At the front desk, we could book the tickets for you. Basically, there are two types of tickets: Basic Tickets and the Tickets that allow you to get to the old Towers where you could enjoy a unique panoramic view.
Park Güell, a phenomenal artwork, declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO thanks to its contribution to the development of the architecture is also a Gaudi’s building. The Park, that the surface area is 17 hectares, is an emblematic garden in Barcelona. The access is regulated and guarantees the conservation nature. The Park is ideal for a ride and gives an awe-inspiring view thanks to its natural relief; but also the Park got the architect’s house museum in which he lived his last years. The Park is open every day from 8:00AM to 9:00PM, more or less, according to season. We recommend you to get your tickets earlier too because the Park has a limited capacity in ticket selling per day and you should be wasting a lot of time waiting at the ticket office.
The Casa Batlló is considered as one of the most original Gaudí masterpiece. The most famous part remains the building’s façade. The decoration is impressive with many interpretations and decorations both inside out and outside in. The ancient house (one of the most expensive by the way) is nowadays a museum with patios and a roof top where you can enjoy the view over the city. Once more, at the front desk, we will be delighted to help you to get your tickets.
La Pedrera (Miracle Home), located nearby the Casa Battló, is the other famous Gaudí’s house. The art chef-d’oeuvre highlights the façade decoration. In the balcony, you will find a forged iron mocking sea waves. Inside, there is a patio with bright lights and in the terrace; there are the famous chimneys that you can all see in the Barcelona picture postcards. In reception, we will give you all the information you may need about the excursion in both day and night time.
Moreover, there are tours that you could do to get around town while contemplating Gaudí’s architecture as well as his past and his history.
If you need to book any activity related to Gaudí, you can ask information at the Front Desk and we will purchase your tickets with pleasure.
Madanis Team
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