Casa Batlló - Tickets and Visitor Information

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What is Casa Batlló in Barcelona?

• Casa Batlló is one of Antoni Gaudí's most imaginative creations and one of the most distinctive buildings in Barcelona.
• With its colourful façade, wave-shaped balconies and rooftop that resembles the back of a dragon, it has become one of the city's most visited attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Quick Information

• ‍Casa Batlló Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 43, 08007, Barcelona
• Nearest Metro: Passeig de Gràcia - Line 3
• ‍Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday: 09:00 - 22:00 (last entry at 21:15)
• Recommended Visit Duration: 1-1.5 hours (visit early in the morning for a quieter experience)
• Ticket Options

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Casa Batlló Ticket Options

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Is Casa Batlló Worth Visiting?

Yes. It is one of Barcelona's most popular attractions with its colourful façade and equally impressive interior, visitors can enjoy:

• One of Gaudí's most creative designs brought to life.
• Rooms filled with curved walls, stained glass and natural light.
• The dragon-inspired rooftop and colourful chimney stacks.

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What You Can See At Casa Batlló

As you approach Casa Batlló, you'll immediately notice its bright façade, covered in Gaudí's signature trencadís mosaics. Inside, you can visit the:

• Noble Floor which was once the Batlló family's main living space.
• Lightwell, which was designed to distribute natural light throughout the house.
• Loft with its rib-like arches.
• Rooftop terrace with its dragon-inspired design and sculptural chimneys.
• Gaudí Cube (360º) experience.

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Casa Batlló Tickets - A Quick Comparison

• Casa Batlló Standard Entry Ticket: From €29.00 and includes an audio guide + access to the Gaudí Cube (360º).
• Casa Batlló + Casa Milà Combination Ticket: From €58.00 and gets you access to both properties.
• 3 Houses of Gaudi Combination Ticket: From €91.00 and includes access to Casa Batlló, Casa Milà and Casa Vicens.
• Best of Barcelona Bundle: From €97.00 and includes Casa Batlló, Sagrada Familia and Park Güell.
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About Casa Batlló

Casa Batlló was originally built in 1877 by Emilio Sala Cortes, who also happened to be one of Antoni Gaudí’s architecture professors. Josep Batlló y Casanovas, a well-known businessman in Barcelona, bought the property in 1903 and commissioned Antoni Gaudí to redesign it, giving him full creative freedom to do as he wished. It was acquired by the Bernat family in the 1990s and they still own it today.

Inside Casa Batlló

Like many of Gaudí's projects, Casa Batlló was designed with extraordinary attention to detail. Gaudí collaborated with some of the most skilled artisans specialising in wrought iron, woodwork, stained glass, ceramics and stone. From the way the light pours through the stained glass windows, to the subtle letters on the doors leading to different areas of the house, Gaudí worked with many of the finest materials and craftsmen, while ensuring every feature of the house remained functional.

The Façade

The front of the house is covered in small pieces of broken ceramic tiles in shades of blue, green and mauve, making it bright and colourful and creating one of the most recognisable façades in Barcelona. The process of using broken ceramic tiles is called 'trencadís' and it was a signature style of Gaudí.

The front of the property also features distinctive balconies made out of intricate ironwork and they were designed to look like masks or skulls. The main balcony has the nickname of the 'bone balcony' and resembles a jawbone. The roof is also covered in colourful tiles to ensure it all flows.

The Entrance

The grand entrance hall leads to what was the Batlló family's own private entrance hall. Designed to transport you to an underwater environment theme (and possibly inspired by Jules Verne's novel 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea), the skylights resemble turtle shells and the walls have curved shapes to flow. You can also see the wooden staircase here with its smooth carved banister which is meant to represent the backbone of a large animal.

The Noble Floor

The Noble Floor forms the heart of the house and is home to what was Mr. Batlló's study, which has a mushroom-shaped fireplace. The main living room is on this floor and you are greeted by a window that takes centre stage and looks down onto the famous 'Passeig de Gracia' below, which would have been important at the time, as it was the place to be seen.

The family's private dining room is also on The Noble Floor and it leads to a spacious private courtyard at the rear of the property, giving the family a greater degree of privacy.

The Lightwell

The lightwell is an important part of the house as it helps to distribute air and light. Gaudí even extended the original plan to make the area bigger to ensure enough light could enter. The lightwell is lined with tiles in shades of blue, helping to distribute natural light throughout the building.

The Loft

Originally used as a service area for laundry and storage, the loft is full of curved walls creating light and depth in the room and is meant to evoke the ribcage of an animal.

The Rooftop Terrace

The rooftop terrace has colourful chimney stacks instantly catching the eye. They were cleverly designed to prevent backdraughts. The area is commonly referred to as the 'dragon's back' due to the shapes and the flowing contours.

Casa Batlló and Passeig de Gràcia

Passeig de Gràcia was one of Barcelona's most prestigious streets the place to be seen. Owning a property there was a clear symbol of wealth and social status. The road actually has two Gaudí properties on it, Casa Batlló and Casa Milà - La Pedrera.

It is still a renowned shopping street and is lined with high-end luxury designer boutiques and jewellery shops.

Passeig de Gràcia is also home to Casa Amatller, which was designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch. Casa Amatller has a unique blend of Catalan modernism and neo-Gothic influences. Casa Amatller is also well worth a visit for those interested in architecture.

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Useful Information About Casa Batlló

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Casa Batlló Opening Times

• Monday: 09:00 - 20:00
• Tuesday: 09:00 - 20:00
• Wednesday: 09:00 - 20:00
• Thursday: 09:00 - 20:00
• Friday: 09:00 - 20:00
• Saturday: 09:00 - 20:00
• Sunday: 09:00 - 20:00
• LAST ENTRY: 19:15 PM

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Casa Batlló Address

• ‍Casa Batlló, Passeig de Gracia, 43, 08007, Barcelona

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Getting to Casa Batlló

• Metro: Nearest Station is Passeig de Gracia which is on L4 (Yellow Line); L2 (Purple Line) and L3 (Green Line). Look for entrance called ‘Calle Arago-Rambla Catalunya’ and its less than a 3-minute walk from each exit at the station.
• Train (RENFE): Nearest Station is Passeig De Gracia and it’s about a 1-minute walk
• Train (FGC): Nearest Station is Provenca Station. Its around a 9-minute walk
• Bus: Closest Stations are: Passeig de Gracia & Arago, Valencia. Bus numbers V15, 7, 22, 24, 20 or H10 and its about a 2-minute walk from both stations
• Hop-On Hop-Off Bus (Barcelona Bus Turistic): Closest Station is Casa Batlló – Fundacio Antoni Tapies and both Red and Blue Lines stop at the property

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Tips for Visiting Casa Batlló

• ‍Book Tickets Online: Casa Batlló is one of Barcelona's most popular attractions so we always suggest booking your tickets online to try and avoid disappointment as during peak season its an incredibly popular attraction. Our Premium Entrance Ticket (CLICK HERE) also includes access to the private residence and the conceirge room, which the standard ticket doesn't!‍
• Choose The Right Time to Visit: If you would prefer to try and miss the crowds, we suggest either an earlier morning time slot or later in the afternoon. There will always be other people there, but the crowds can be smaller at those times. Or off-season (October - March).
• ‍Audio Guide: Don't forget to download the audio guide that comes with the ticket. It offers interesting information about various aspects of the property and is designed to help enhance your visit.
• ‍Roof Terrace: Don't forget to visit the Roof Terrace on your visit if your ticket includes access (Silver and Gold tickets). Its an amazing space and offers incredible views of the city. Enjoy the features up there that Gaudi designed as even the roof has his design stamp on it!
• ‍Combination Ticket: Consider one of our combination tickets to enjoy more than one of Gaudi's properties. Our popular combination tickets are Casa Batlló + Casa Milà La Pedrera (CLICK HERE TO SEE TICKET OPTION); 3 Houses of Gaudi (CLICK HERE TO SEE TICKET OPTION); or Best of Barcelona Bundle (CLICK HERE TO SEE TICKET OPTION)