Highlights of Casa Batlló
Casa Batlló is a residential building in Barcelona.
“Casa” means “house” in Spanish. The building served as the residence of businessman Josep Batlló. Architect Antoni Gaudí extensively remodeled the existing building between 1904 and 1906.
Casa Batlló is one of the finest examples of Catalan Modernisme. Also known as “Catalan Art Nouveau,” Catalan Modernisme is characterized by flowing forms, ornamentation inspired by plants and animals, and designs incorporating materials such as iron, glass, and ceramics.
It is inscribed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site as part of the “Works of Antoni Gaudí.”
The façade and interior design
The façade of Casa Batlló features bone-like columns and balconies. Because of its distinctive appearance, Casa Batlló is also known as the House of Bones.
The ceiling forms a large spiral. Its lamp also evokes deep-sea echinoderms such as sea urchins and starfish.
The bay window overlooks Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona’s grand main avenue.
The walls of the atrium, illuminated by light streaming through the skylight, are entirely covered in blue tiles reminiscent of Portuguese azulejos.
The rooftop features chimneys and ventilation towers. Their free-flowing forms look as though they were created by spontaneously shaping clay. The surfaces are decorated with mosaics made from broken tiles.
The lift with its wooden cabin is also said to have been designed by Gaudí. Its mechanical components, including the motor, have been updated to meet modern safety standards.
Essential Information About Casa Batlló
The information below was checked against official sources on October 11, 2026. Please also check the latest information on the official website when planning your trip.
- 🔗 Official website
- Information about visits, tickets and special experiences is available on the official Casa Batlló website.
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- Passeig de Gràcia 43, 08007 Barcelona
- 🕒 Visiting hours
- The general visit page lists daily hours of 9:00–19:15, while the ticket sales page lists first admission at 9:00 and final admission at 19:45. Because this discrepancy makes it impossible to confirm a single closing time, check the available sales times for your preferred date. Night visits and “Nits Màgiques” have different schedules and offerings.
- 💶 General admission price
- General admission starts at 29 euros. The purchase conditions are covered in more detail in the next section, “Casa Batlló Tickets.”
- ⏱️ Duration
- Allow approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. The FAQ indicates that the Blue option takes about 1 hour. For planning purposes, ⚠️ it is wise to allow extra time if you want to listen to the audio guide while exploring the interior and rooftop at a relaxed pace, or if you visit during a busy period.The rooftop is included with Silver, Gold and Platinum, but not with Blue.
Casa Batlló Tickets
- 💶 General admission price
- General admission starts at 29 euros and varies depending on availability and when you purchase. The ticket-office price is 4 to 15 euros higher per 1 ticket than the online price. With general admission, children aged 0 to 12 accompanied by an adult enter free of charge. Nits Màgiques and Bon Appétit have different conditions.
- 🎫 Buying tickets
- General admission can be purchased online or at the ticket office. Other experiences are sold online only. Advance purchase is recommended so you can choose a lower price and your preferred time slot. General admission includes an audio guide in 15 languages. The rooftop is included with Silver, Gold and Platinum, but not Blue.
Getting to Casa Batlló
Metro, Train and Local Bus
Casa Batlló’s official guide lists metro lines L3 and L4 and Renfe R stations R2 Nord and R2 Sud at Passeig de Gràcia. It is approximately 10 minutes on foot from L1’s Pl. Catalunya station and L5’s Diagonal station. Bus lines 7, 22 and V15 serve the “Pg de Gràcia - Aragó” stop.
A Detour Around Casa Batlló
Cigarettes sprout from the pebbles like horsetail shoots. Spring is here.
For attractions, transport and suggested itineraries, see “Barcelona: A Guide to Attractions, Food, Transport, and Suggested Itineraries”.
