A unique visit for a unique masterpiece

The building under analysis is Casa Batlló situated in Barcelona in Passeig de Gràcia, it is one of the brightest examples of the works by Antoni Gaudí. This architectural masterpiece of the modernist style was constructed in 1906 with entertainment for children as the purpose and with very colorful motifs both in shape and color. Its outer layer is covered with broken ceramic tiles so that it resembles the scales of a dragon, the forms are waves like and the balconies look like some kind of a flower. The exterior of the building is as interesting as the interior: ~ the building includes a number of rooms and spaces that are shaped and detailed interestingly. Therefore, Casa Batlló is not only an architectural outstanding building but also the best example of Gaudí’s ability to incorporate nature into art. It is now listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Site and for anyone who appreciates the artistic and architectural wonders of the modernist buildings it is a must visit place

WHAT DOES THE GENERAL VISIT CONTAIN?

Main Floor

Once you enter Casa Batlló’s main floor get ready to be amazed by the beauty of the early twentieth-century Catalan architecture. This place lies in the central part of the city with Passeig de Gràcia as its address – here the guests can enjoy a marvelous show of the epoch that can be viewed as the period of time when people started appreciating technologies and the thought-protectors of these values are the well-known designers. Upon the main area tour, you will be surrounded by the history and creativity which defines Gaudí’s work. Every single aspect of the place – the ceilings, the flooring, the walls, the furnishing – screams opulent early modernist Barcelona specially during the cultural and artistic renaissance period of the city.

Audioguide + Exclusive Soundtrack

Discover the mystery of Casa Batlló with Audioguide + Exclusive Soundtrack Tour. This walking audio tour provides audience insightful narrations of the experiences brought to life in Gaudí’s masterpiece while accompanied by British composer’s Dani Howard’s beautiful melodies. Exploring rooms and corridors full of magic and history of the house, the audioguide will add some knowledge and interest to the artistic value of the place. Offered in 15 languages, this makes sure that all the visitors are able to comprehend the story behind this building and the sounds that go with it, making your tour through Casa Batlló quite astonishing.

Rooftop

Take a break and have a calm view on the rooftop of the Casa Batlló, an architectural and artistic masterpiece in every possible sense and in the open air. Apart from sleeping between the dragon wings of the building’s roof, you are within eye-sight of a pulsating Barcelona. The tiles, the curves and the contours of the architecture project of Gaudí, the wide view and the possibility to escape from the city rush beneath you are again a sight to see. It is a paradise for creativity where one can have time appreciating the beauty of this architectural marvel amidst the nuisance from the beautiful scenery of Barcelona.

Gaudí Dôme

Welcome to the Gaudí Dome: an exhibition that captures Antoni Gaudí in one of his greatest masterpieces and puts the visitor at the heart of the inspiration behind all of Gaudí’s works – nature. A journey back into the young years of the genius is taken from this place allowing one to see how the formative years of this unique architect informed his design paradigms. Enamoured by the visuals and sounds surrounding you, you’ll first meet the elements that would inspire Gaudí: wood grain, water ripples and more. It is an eye-opener that makes you understand his core creativity and how he incorporates the aspects of nature to bring about the change in designs.

Augmented Reality

Through the Augmented Reality feature, visitors get an opportunity to travel to Casa Batlló’s inspiration source, nature. Thanks to the latest technology that enables virtual visit from the comfort of a Smartphone, this tour shows how Gaudí was inspired by nature in his art. If you continue with the exploration, the augmented reality reveals the textures, shapes of colors, which inspired the genius in the young man. You will observe flowers, leaves, and any other vegetation features as Gaudi used them in his structures; you will also see the shapes of flowing water as used in the structure. This unique experience gives one an idea about his early life and how he experienced nature, thus getting a feel of how nature consequently informed his work.