Casa Batlló is a must-visit attraction in Barcelona, owing to its unique design and the history it represents. The building itself is a marvel, because being an equilibrated structure it can stand without any internal bracing or external reinforcement. The trencadís decorated exterior and skull-shaped balconies are just an introduction to the surprising interior of Casa Batlló. The underwater theme of the house, which is consistent with Gaudí’s connection to nature, lends the house a surreal quality. With no straight line or angle in sight, the spell-binding fluidity of the house is apparent in the ripples on the ceiling, windows, and tiled walls that make the house feel like sea.

The house, flooded in natural light, comes together as a combination of circles, waves, and spirals. You can roam the Noble floor to get a sense of the magnificent celebrations that were hosted under the whirlpool of this hall’s ceiling. As you glide up the four stairs of the house, notice the wavy windows and elaborate chandeliers that lead up to the blue-green tiled terrace decorated with chimneys you will only see at Casa Batlló.

Casa Batlló Fast Track Access with Video Guide

• Skip-the-line priority access to the museum
• The video guide provides a running commentary about everything you need to know about Antoni Gaudí, his art, Casa Batlló, and the Batlló family
• The video guide is equipped with features like augmented reality, virtual environment, and 3D animation guides

Gaudí Tour with Skip the Line Access to Casa Batlló

• 90-minute walking tour of Casa Batlló with an expert guide
• Get an insight into the history of the house and how it became an example of great architecture at the hands of Antoni Gaudí
• Learn about the Catalan Modernisme and discover the work of Gaudí and how it has impacted Catalonia’s art scene
• The guide will also give you all the information about Catalonia’s and Barcelona’s history

Articket: 6-Museum Pass

• The Articket gives you access to six museums of Barcelona, all housing some of the best works of artists like Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, and Antoni Tapies
• You can experience the amazing Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, modern and contemporary art forms at Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya and the Museu de Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA)
• The pass comes with a comprehensive guide of the Barcelona metro network to help you roam the city easily
• You will also get a six-language guide (English, Catalan, Spanish, French, German, and Italian)

1. Entrance Hallway and the Central Staircase: As you step into the house, you will find yourself immersed in a house inspired from the marine life. The entrance hallway is an interesting mix of horizontal and vertical lines that emerge at the ceiling in curves that are telling of Casa Batlló’s unique architecture. As you walk further, the next thing that will leave you wide-eyed is the sweeping central staircase that leads up to Planta Noble, the level of the house that was once occupied by the Batlló family.
2. The Noble Hall and the Courtyard: Planta Noble or The Noble Hall makes up the main floor of the house. The dining room is decorated in wood and glass and the triple arcade lends it an unparalleled grandeur. The Batlló family hosted celebrations and grand dinners in the Noble Hall that has huge windows that open out to a view of the Paseo de Gracia. The 20th Century fireplace you will find here is reminiscent of the time it was built in. As you walk along the corridor beside the Noble Hall, you can peep inside some of the many rooms at Casa Batlló.
3. The Attic: Built to be a storage area for the entire house, walking into the Attic is an experience like no other. The catenary arch that dominates the vault of the main room progresses as a series of arches and will remind you of a large animal’s ribcage. The room has bone-coloured plastering and is illuminated by the German Ingo Maurer. The balconies in the Attic are also great spots for having your photo clicked with the house’s façade as a background.
4. Pattio De Luces: One of the most enchanting parts of the house is Pattio De Luces which you will reach as you walk up the stairs from Planta Noble. The communal stairwell is a culmination of ceramic tiles in shades of blue that come together to create an optical illusion. The effect becomes more magical with the light filtering from the stained windows at the top of the stairwell. As you ascend the stairs, don’t be surprised if you feel that you are at the bottom of the sea!
5. Terrace and Chimneys: The terrace of the house depicts scales of a dragon and progresses from orange to blue to green and the surprising beauty of the terrace is the highlight of Casa Batlló. The dragon terrace overlooks Barcelona and is the perfect place to take in the beauty of the ancient city. The four sets of chimneys that frame the terrace are among the most photographed parts of the house, and not for no reason. The chimneys too are decorated with the trencadis mosaic technique give Casa Batlló an added dose of personality.