Casa Vicens
Gaudí's first major work and a World Heritage Site, a Moorish-style villa covered in colourful tiles, open to the public since 2017.
Casa Vicens was Gaudí's summer villa, designed in 1883–1885 for the tile merchant Vicens. Its façade is decorated with green-and-white tiles and marigold motifs, blending Islamic and Eastern styles and revealing Gaudí's early use of nature and colour. The smoking room, painted ceilings and rooftop terrace inside are all worth seeing. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2005. Admission is about €18–20. It is in the Gràcia district, a 5-minute walk from Fontana metro station, and it is less crowded than Gaudí's other buildings.
Opening hours
10:00–19:00 (until 15:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Gràcia
- Park Güell
- Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
- Casa Batlló
- Bunkers del Carmel
- Sagrada Família
- Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site
- Palau de la Música Catalana