Gaudí Centre, Reus
Gaudí Centre
An interactive exhibition in Reus, Gaudí's hometown, using models and multimedia to explain the architect's inspirations and design principles.
Gaudí was born in Reus in 1852. The Gaudí Centre sits in the historic core of the city, on Plaça del Mercadal. Its three floors use interactive installations, full-scale models and multimedia to show how Gaudí drew inspiration from natural forms and used the hanging-chain model to work out structures. The displays include authentic manuscripts and notebooks from his youth, and the rooftop terrace overlooks the square and the town hall. Admission is about 9 euros and includes Chinese audio guides. A visit takes about an hour. Reus is about 10 km from Salou, roughly 20 minutes by bus. You can combine it with the old town's modernist architecture route and its shopping streets.
Opening hours
About 10:00–19:00 (Sundays until 14:00; shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Casa Navàs
- Torre Vella de Salou
- PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park
- Ferrari Land
- PortAventura Park
- Passeig de Jaume I & Font Lluminosa
- Platja de Llevant
- Parc Samà