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:
- Antoni Gaudi
- Josep Puig i Cadafalch
- Lluís Domènech i Montaner
Casa Calvet
The ground floor now houses a Michelin starred restaurant. In 1900, Barcelona City Council awarded it the prize for the […]
Ciutadella park
Ciutadella is the largest park in downtown Barcelona, just outside the Gothic quarter and near the Born market. Built on […]
CosmoCaixa science museum
CosmoCaixa is a private science museum in Barcelona run by “la Caixa” Community Projects, with many attractions for the whole […]
4 Gats Cafe
Els Quatre Gats (4 Cats) is one of the most famous cafes in Barcelona with a unique atmosphere and a […]
Palau Güell
Palau Güell is a luxurious mansion and one of the first important projects Antoni Gaudí received at the start of […]