Casa Batlló

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About Casa Batlló

Casa Batlló is an iconic residential and commercial building on Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona, which Antoni Gaudí remodeled between 1904 and 1906 in the Modernisme style. The building, originally constructed in 1877, is considered one of the city's architectural gems and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. Its colorful facade tells the legend of Saint George, with the roof symbolizing the dragon's scales and the cross representing its lance. Today, you can tour the foyer, the main floor (piano nobile), the staircase, the attic, and the back patio. With nearly a million visitors a year, the house ranks among the most important sights in the Catalan capital.

Based on the article “Casa Batlló” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: Pg. de Gràcia, 43
08007 Barcelona, Spain
District: l'Eixample
Phone: +34932160306
Website: www.casabatllo.es
Email: info@casabatllo.cat
Coordinates: 41.39171° N · 2.16475° E
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Identifier: ID b604949b-ad9…

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FAQ about Casa Batlló

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What is Casa Batlló in Barcelona?

Casa Batlló is an iconic residential and commercial building on Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona, which Antoni Gaudí remodeled in the Modernisme style between 1904 and 1906. The original building dates from 1877 and has been protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. With nearly one million visitors a year, Casa Batlló is one of Barcelona's most important attractions.

What story does the façade of Casa Batlló tell?

The colorful façade of Casa Batlló in Barcelona tells the legend of Saint George. The roof represents the dragon's scales, while the cross symbolizes the lance with which the saint slays the dragon.

Which areas of Casa Batlló can you visit?

At Casa Batlló in Barcelona, you can now tour the foyer, the noble floor (piano nobile), the staircase, the attic, and the backyard. The building is located at Pg. de Gràcia, 43 in the Eixample district.

What can you see around Casa Batlló?

Around Casa Batlló in Barcelona, you'll find several Modernista buildings and museums right nearby. Casa Batlló is part of the Illa de la Discòrdia, which also includes Casa Amatller (about 31 m away), Casa Mulleras (about 63 m), and Casa Lleó Morera (about 88 m), all just a few meters away; Casa Bonet is about 46 m away. As for museums, travelguide195 lists the Dalí Boulevard Cibernètic (about 34 m), the Museu del Perfum (about 47 m), and the Museu Tàpies (about 82 m) in the area.

Are there restaurants and tours near Casa Batlló?

Yes, there is a wide range of dining options around Casa Batlló in Barcelona: travelguide195 lists around 370 restaurants within 500 meters. If you'd like to combine Casa Batlló with other highlights, it's part of the tour "Barcelona Compact: Gaudí, Gothic Quarter, and Born in One Day."

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Travel tip from Wikivoyagewritten by travelers
Another Gaudi masterpiece along the same avenue as La Pedrera. Open to the public. No straight line or right angles appear anywhere in the house. Often overlooked for La Pedrera, (also by Gaudi), La Casa Batlló is equally as stunning with its unique architecture and infamous two ornamental pillars in the entrance to the terrace. Open for visitors from ground floor to the roof, and down by an old-time elevator.
Source: Wikivoyage, „Barcelona/Eixample“ · authors per page history · CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 3/17/2024
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