Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau

Join your private Beyond Gaudí tour and discover a different side of Barcelona! Go beyond the Sagrada Família and explore the hidden gems of Modernisme. From the colorful pavilions of Hospital DE Sant Pau to a glass of cava on the elegant rooftop of Casa Fuster, every stop reveals a new layer of beauty and history. Walk down Passeig DE Gràcia, where Modernisme comes to life through Gaudí’s Casa Milà and Casa Batlló, and finish your journey at the dazzling Palau de la Música Catalana – a true architectural gem. Beyond Gaudí is ideal for travelers who want to go deeper, see more, and experience Barcelona’s artistic soul in style. Don’t just visit Barcelona – go beyond Gaudí!

In the early 1900s, visionary architect Domènech I Montaner built something radical. On the site of a medieval hospital, he designed a modern hospital that offered patients architectural and natural beauty to help heal their souls. It was an unheard-of concept at the time, and it still feels revolutionary; explore the magnificent Art Nouveau complex he designed. The estate consists of 16 pavilions and underground tunnels, with a sense of style defined by mosaic art, colorful roof tiles, intricate arches, and fun, playful lines. There are courtyards and green spaces reflecting Montaner's belief that flowers and trees could help patients more than a conventionally sterile environment. It is a masterpiece, but not in an intimidating way. The building was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, and the hospital is now located in the northeastern part of the district.

See the city through the eyes of an architect who works here and knows it inside and out. This outdoor tour of Barcelona covers the city’s finest treasures of Modernisme and Art Nouveau, as well as some hidden gems you should not miss. Along the way, your expert tour guide will point out unexpected details and share insider stories that bring each design to life. Linger beneath the carved façades of the Sagrada Família while your expert deciphers their meaning. Discover how the remarkable Sant Pau Recinte Modernista, a 27-building masterpiece by the inimitable Lluís Domènech i Montaner, became the world’s largest Art Nouveau complex. See how whimsy comes to life in stone and iron at Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. You will even enter Café Casa Amatller to learn more about chocolate-making in Barcelona and join the tradition. You will not only have seen more, but also understood more—how form, color, and imagination give Barcelona its distinctive character.

On this self-guided visit to Sant Pau, one of the world’s largest Art Nouveau sites, discover one of the most important works by Lluís Domènech i Montaner and one of the most significant restoration projects of recent years. As you explore one of Europe’s oldest medical institutions, learn how the Art Nouveau complex was conceived and built and how it is used today as an internationally renowned knowledge center. Sant Pau is wheelchair accessible, and you can use your ticket at any time while the center is open.

Join your private Beyond Gaudí tour and discover a different side of Barcelona! Go beyond the Sagrada Família and explore the hidden gems of Modernisme. From the colorful pavilions of Hospital DE Sant Pau to a glass of cava on the elegant rooftop of Casa Fuster, every stop reveals a new layer of beauty and history. Walk down Passeig DE Gràcia, where Modernisme comes to life through Gaudí’s Casa Milà and Casa Batlló, and finish your journey at the dazzling Palau de la Música Catalana – a true architectural gem. Beyond Gaudí is ideal for travelers who want to go deeper, see more, and experience Barcelona’s artistic soul in style. Don’t just visit Barcelona – go beyond Gaudí!

In the early 1900s, visionary architect Domènech I Montaner built something radical. On the site of a medieval hospital, he designed a modern hospital that offered patients architectural and natural beauty to help heal their souls. It was an unheard-of concept at the time, and it still feels revolutionary; explore the magnificent Art Nouveau complex he designed. The estate consists of 16 pavilions and underground tunnels, with a sense of style defined by mosaic art, colorful roof tiles, intricate arches, and fun, playful lines. There are courtyards and green spaces reflecting Montaner's belief that flowers and trees could help patients more than a conventionally sterile environment. It is a masterpiece, but not in an intimidating way. The building was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, and the hospital is now located in the northeastern part of the district.

See the city through the eyes of an architect who works here and knows it inside and out. This outdoor tour of Barcelona covers the city’s finest treasures of Modernisme and Art Nouveau, as well as some hidden gems you should not miss. Along the way, your expert tour guide will point out unexpected details and share insider stories that bring each design to life. Linger beneath the carved façades of the Sagrada Família while your expert deciphers their meaning. Discover how the remarkable Sant Pau Recinte Modernista, a 27-building masterpiece by the inimitable Lluís Domènech i Montaner, became the world’s largest Art Nouveau complex. See how whimsy comes to life in stone and iron at Casa Batlló and La Pedrera. You will even enter Café Casa Amatller to learn more about chocolate-making in Barcelona and join the tradition. You will not only have seen more, but also understood more—how form, color, and imagination give Barcelona its distinctive character.

On this self-guided visit to Sant Pau, one of the world’s largest Art Nouveau sites, discover one of the most important works by Lluís Domènech i Montaner and one of the most significant restoration projects of recent years. As you explore one of Europe’s oldest medical institutions, learn how the Art Nouveau complex was conceived and built and how it is used today as an internationally renowned knowledge center. Sant Pau is wheelchair accessible, and you can use your ticket at any time while the center is open.