Casa Batlló Tickets - Prices, Tours and Visitor Information

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What is Casa Batlló?

• 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 Gracia, 43, 08007, Barcelona
• Nearest Metro: Passeig de Gràcia - Line 3
• ‍Casa Batlló 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)

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Why Do People Visit Casa Batlló?

• To see one of Gaudí's most creative designs brought to life.
• To explore rooms filled with curved walls, stained glass and natural light.
• To visit the dragon-inspired rooftop and colourful chimney stacks.
• To experience one of Barcelona's most unusual architectural interiors.
• To compare it with nearby Gaudí landmarks such as Casa Milà and Casa Vicens.

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Highlights of a Visit to Casa Batlló

• The colourful façade which is covered in Gaudí's signature trencadís mosaics.
• The Noble Floor, which was once the Batlló family's main living space.
• The lightwell, which was designed to distribute natural light evenly throughout the house.
• The loft with its rib-like arches.
• The rooftop terrace with its dragon-inspired design and sculptural chimneys.
• The immersive 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). The best option for those on a budget.
• Casa Batlló + Casa Milà Combination Ticket: From €58.00 and gets you access to both properties. This is a popular combination ticket.
• 3 Houses of Gaudi Combination Ticket: From €91.00 and includes access to Casa Batlló, Casa Milà and Casa Vicens and a great option for Gaudí fans!
• Best of Barcelona Bundle: From €97.00 and includes Casa Batlló, Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. As it includes Sagrada Familia, its a popular pass.
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Casa Batlló Fun Facts

• The Casa Batlló roof is often referred to as the 'Dragon's Back'.
• You will find multiple Bat symbols inside the property, linking it to the 'Batlló' family!
• The unusual skeletal appearance of the balconies and columns has earned Casa Batlló the nickname "House of Bones".
• Casa Batlló was nominated for architecture awards but lost to others.
• The rooftop is often linked to the legend of Saint George, the patron saint of Catalonia, with the dragon-like roof representing the dragon he defeated.

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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.

The property was acquired by Josep Batlló y Casanovas in 1903. Batlló, who was a well-known businessman in Barcelona, commissioned Antoni Gaudí and gave him full creative freedom to do as he wished with the property.

Gaudí completed the transformation in 1906 and the Batlló family remained owners of the property until the 1950s.

After passing through several owners, it was acquired by the Bernat family in the 1990s and they still own it today. They restored the building and opened it to the public in 1995.

Casa Batlló is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the ‘Works of Gaudí’ collection and is one of Barcelona’s most popular cultural attractions.

Inside Casa Batlló

Like many of Gaudí's projects, Casa Batlló was designed with extraordinary attention to detail.

To bring his vision to life, Gaudí collaborated with some of the best 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 only used the best, and everything in the property was functional.

Casa Batlló 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 'trencadis' and was a signature style of Gaudí. At Casa Batlló, the colours and flowing forms are often interpreted as representing an underwater world.

The front of the property also has distinctive balconies made out of intricate ironwork and have been 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 ceramic colourful tiles to ensure it all flows.

The Entrance

The grand entrance hall is on the ground floor and 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 vaulted walls have curved shapes to flow.

Visitors 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. Batllo's study, which has a mushroom-shaped fireplace.

The main living room is also on this floor and visitors are greeted by a window that takes centre stage of the room and looks down on to the famous 'Passeig de Gracia' below, which would have been important at the time as it was the place to be seen.

The room has grand oak doors and a wavy ceiling, again resembling an underwater land.

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 which meant it got a degree of privacy.

The Lightwell

The lightwell is an important part of the house as it helps to distribute air and light around the property. Gaudí even extended the original plan to ensure it was a big enough space and enough light to enter.

The lightwell is lined with tiles in varying shades of blue, helping to distribute natural light evenly 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 is one of the most famous areas of the property.

The colourful chimney stacks instantly catch the eye and 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 the place to be seen and one of the most famous and significant roads in Barcelona. Owning a property here was a clear symbol of wealth and social status.

The road actually has two open-to-the-public Gaudí properties on it, Casa Batlló and Casa Mila - La Pedrera, and both are major attractions.

The architecture and history of the properties on the road offers a glimpse into the city's past.

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

Passeig de Gracia 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)