Tag: Modernisme

Modernisme was the Catalan version of Art Nouveau, an art movement that arose at the dawn of the 20th century. Some of Barcelona’s most beautiful buildings were built in this style.

The most notable architects of this period are:

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Casa Calvet

The ground floor now houses a Michelin starred restaurant. In 1900, Barcelona City Council awarded it the prize for the […]
Parc de la Ciutadella - the cascade

Ciutadella park

Ciutadella is the largest park in downtown Barcelona, just outside the Gothic quarter and near the Born market. Built on […]
CosmoCaixa rainforest

CosmoCaixa science museum

CosmoCaixa is a private science museum in Barcelona run by “la Caixa” Community Projects, with many attractions for the whole […]
Els Quatre Gats cafe restaurant

4 Gats Cafe

Els Quatre Gats (4 Cats) is one of the most famous cafes in Barcelona with a unique atmosphere and a […]
Barcelona Palau Guell Colorful Chimmneys

Palau Güell

Palau Güell is a luxurious mansion and one of the first important projects Antoni Gaudí received at the start of […]