The Cripta de la Colònia Güell is defined by its leaning columns and a rugged, earthy appearance that makes the building seem to emerge directly from the hillside. Located in Santa Coloma de Cervelló, this structure was intended to be the…
Gaudí’s Barcelona
Follow the incredible career of Antoni Gaudí across Barcelona, from his earliest works for Güell to the towering basilica that became his final resting place.
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1. Cripta de la Colònia Güell
2. Güell Pavilions
The Güell Pavilions are marked by a wrought-iron gate shaped into a menacing, spread-winged dragon with glass eyes. This entrance was commissioned by the industrialist Eusebi Güell, who hired the young architect Antoni Gaudí between…
3. Bellesguard
Torre Bellesguard rises as a sharp, vertical silhouette against the foothills of the Collserola mountain range, its facade defined by the straight lines and stone parapets of a medieval castle. This modernist manor house, constructed by…
4. Park Güell
Park Güell is defined by its vibrant, undulating architecture and the extensive use of mosaic tiles, known as trencadís, that coat its structures. Perched on a hillside once called the Bare Mountain, this site features whimsical pavilions,…
5. Basilica of the Sagrada Familia
The Basilica of the Sagrada Família is defined by its eighteen massive, sky-piercing towers that dominate the Barcelona skyline. This Roman Catholic basilica, a project spanning more than one hundred and forty years, began in eighteen…
6. Old Hospital de la Santa Creu
The Old Hospital de la Santa Creu is a sprawling complex defined by its civil Gothic architecture, characterized by vaulted galleries and deep courtyards that once served as the central hub for healthcare in Barcelona. Founded in fourteen…