Barcelona: Architecture
Places and attractions in the Architecture category
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Church of Colònia Güell
Famed architect's grotto-like crypt Nestled in the quaint village of Santa Coloma de Cervelló, just outside Barcelona, stands the unfinished masterpiece of Antoni Gaudí, the Church of Colònia Güell. This architectural gem, although never completed, offers a unique insight into the innovative mind of...
Santa Maria del Mar
Elegant 14th-century church with 3 naves Santa Maria del Mar is an exquisite example of Catalan Gothic architecture nestled in the heart of Barcelona's Ribera district. Built between 1329 and 1383, the church stands as a testament to the city's maritime past and the wealth of its merchant class during the...
Casa Vicens
19th-century family home by Antoni Gaudi Casa Vicens, located in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain, stands as an architectural masterpiece and a significant landmark in the career of the famed Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Completed in 1885, this building is recognized as Gaudí's first major project...
Casa de les Punxes
Casa de les Punxes, also known as Casa Terradas, stands as a striking piece of architectural artistry in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. This unique building, which resembles a medieval castle with its pointed spires, was designed by the modernist architect Josep Puig...
Monestir de Pedralbes
Gothic nunnery with 3-tiered cloister Nestled in the serene outskirts of Barcelona, the Monestir de Pedralbes is a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry and architectural finesse. This former monastery, now converted into a museum, offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city center and a...
Palau Robert
Palau Robert is a notable landmark nestled in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. This elegant building, located at the intersection of Passeig de Gràcia and Avinguda Diagonal, is an embodiment of the city's architectural charm and cultural heritage.
Bellesguard
Bellesguard, also known as Casa Figueres, is a modernist manor house designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, which was constructed between 1900 and 1909. It is located at the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain.
Palau Güell
Gaudí-designed family mansion The Palau Güell is a mansion designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí for the industrial tycoon Eusebi Güell, and was built between 1886 and 1888. It is situated on the Carrer Nou de la Rambla, in the El Raval neighborhood of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Works of Antoni Gaudí".
Drassanes
The Maritime Museum of Barcelona is located in the building of Drassanes Reials de Barcelona, the royal arsenal of Barcelona, dedicated to shipbuilding between the thirteenth century and eighteenth century.
Parliament of Catalonia
The Parliament of Catalonia is the unicameral legislature of the autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.
Castle of the Three Dragons
Castle-style building dating to 1888 The Castle of the Three Dragons, is the popular name given to the modernisme building built between 1887–1888 as a Café-Restaurant for the 1888 Universal Exposition of Barcelona by Lluís Domènech i Montaner.
Güell Pavilions
Ornate former estate with a dragon gate The so-called Pavellons Güell, or Güell Pavilions, is a complex of buildings in the neighborhood of Pedralbes, Barcelona, by the Catalan Modernist architect Antoni Gaudí, built between 1884 and 1887.
Santa Anna de Barcelona
The Church of Santa Anna is a church located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1881.
Casa Lleó Morera
Modernisme house with elaborate decor The Casa Lleó Morera is a building designed by noted modernisme architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, located at Passeig de Gràcia 35 in the Eixample district of Barcelona. In 1902 Francesca Morera assigned Lluís Domènech i Montaner to remodel ancient "casa Rocamora", built in 1864.
Basilica of Saints Justus and Pastor
The Basilica of Saints Justus and Pastor is a basilica in Barcelona, Catalonia. In 1948 this church became the sixth in Barcelona to receive the rank of minor basilica, a title that was granted by Pope Pius XII.
University of Barcelona
The University of Barcelona is a public university located in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia in Spain. With 63,000 students, it is one of the biggest universities in Spain.
Casa Serra
The Casa Serra is a building in the Modernisme style in Barcelona, designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch. It is situated at number 126 Rambla de Catalunya, at that street's corner with the Avinguda Diagonal.
Walden 7
Walden 7 is an apartment building designed by Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura and located in Sant Just Desvern near Barcelona, in Catalonia, Spain. It was built in 1975.
Sant Pau Recinte Modernista
The former Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau in the neighborhood of El Guinardó, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, is a complex built between 1901 and 1930. It is one of the most prominent works of the Catalan modernisme architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The complex was listed as a Conjunto Histórico in 1978.
Palau del Baró de Quadras
The Palau Baró de Quadras is a small modernista palace located in Barcelona on Avinguda Diagonal, equidistant from La Pedrera and Casa de les Punxes. It was built by the Catalan architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch between 1904 and 1906. In 1976 it was designated as Nacional National Historical Monument of Artistic Interest.