General admission is €29, with extra ticket options like the Silver (€40), Gold (€45) and the evening light show option (starting at €45). Casa Batlló often runs special promotions, so it’s worth checking their official website for deals. Discounted rates are available for people with disabilities, seniors (65+), and students. Entry is free for children under 12, and various other discounts apply – for example, if you hold the ‘Barcelona Bus Turístic’ ticket, ‘Modernisme Route pass’, or other partner cards. For tours, click our ‘Book Online’ button.
In one of the most extreme architectural makeovers ever seen, Antoni Gaudí and his long-time collaborator Josep Maria Jujol took an ordinary apartment block and remodelled it inside and out for textile tycoon Josep Batlló between 1902 and 1906. The result was (and still is) one of the most impressive and admired of all Gaudí's creations. Opinions differ on what the building’s remarkable façade represents, particularly its polychrome shimmering walls, its sinister skeletal balconies and its humpbacked scaly roof. Some say it’s the spirit of carnival, others a Costa Brava cove. However, the most popular theory, which takes into account the architect’s deeply patriotic feelings, is that it depicts Sant Jordi and the dragon – the idea being that the cross on top is the knight’s lance, the roof is the back of the beast, and the balconies below are the skulls and bones of its hapless victims.
The chance to explore the interior (at a cost) offers the best opportunity of understanding how Gaudí, sometimes considered the lord of the bombastic and overblown, was really the master of tiny details – from the ventilation in the doors to the natural light reflecting off the inner courtyard’s azure walls, and the way the brass window handles are curved to fit the shape of a hand. An apartment is open to the public, and access has been granted to the attic and roof terrace: the whitewashed arched rooms of the top floor, originally used for laundering and hanging clothes, are among its most atmospheric spaces.
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What do the building’s façades mean? The eerie balconies, the scaly rooftops? Some say it evokes a carnival spirit, others see it as a beach on the Costa Brava (which is dotted with some of Catalonia’s most scenic spots). However, the most widely accepted interpretation is that it represents Saint George (Sant Jordi) slaying the dragon – a legendary figure so central to Catalan culture that he inspired the national holiday, La Diada de Sant Jordi.
Visiting the interior lets you appreciate Gaudí’s intricate attention to details like natural light, air circulation, and clever use of colour and texture. One apartment is open to the public, along with access to the attic and rooftop. Pet people take note – dogs are welcome inside as long as they’re supervised and cleared by staff.
What can I do at Casa Batlló?
Over the years, multimedia features have been added to enhance your visit to this Gaudí masterpiece – an essential stop for anyone exploring Barcelona. Visitors can enjoy an original score by composer Dani Howard, as well as immersive experiences like the Gaudí Dome and Gaudí Cube, designed by artist Refik Anadol. A standard visit lasts around 1 hour 15 minutes. There’s also a pioneering accessibility programme for neurodivergent guests.
In addition to regular visits (daily from 9am-8pm), there’s the option of an early-access visit (for an additional fee). For something truly special, you can book a ticket for one of the Magical Nights – an evening visit at 8.00pm followed by a live rooftop concert, featuring performances in styles such as flamenco, jazz, rumba, and soul.
How to get there
Casa Batlló is centrally located in Barcelona’s Eixample district, making it easily accessible by public transport. You can get there via:
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Train: RENFE to Passeig de Gràcia
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Metro: Lines 2, 3, and 4 to Passeig de Gràcia station
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FGC (Catalan Rail): Provença station
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Bus: Several lines stop nearby