Barcelona is a city known for its beautiful architecture, and in a city filled with architectural marvels, Casa Batlló stands out as special. Casa Batlló is filled with excited visitors from dawn until the sun sets, offering distinctly different experiences depending on when you visit. Follow this guide explaining the historical significance of Casa Batlló and which tickets to buy to get more out of your visit.
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Historical significance of Casa Batlló
Casa Batlló’s original construction was as a normal building in 1877, however, it would later be bought by Josep Batlló. The Batlló family was very wealthy with major contributions to the textile industry, and in wanting to stand out, they commissioned the architect Antoni Gaudí to renovate the home. Gaudí, the great figure of Barcelona’s modernista architecture, responsible for works that include the Sagrada Família and Park Güell, was at that time just becoming well-known. The house’s incredible architecture made an initial impact, although it was not until the latter part of the twentieth century that it really achieved popularity. It began opening to the public in 1995 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.
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Unique sights and design of Casa Batlló
Casa Batlló is unique even for Gaudí. Various parts of the house have clear inspirations from nature and organic life. The house is incredibly wavy and flowy, with a clear effort to not use straight lines, utilizing irregularly shaped structures everywhere from the windows to the roof. The house's interior contains many design references to animals. The house also contains several mosaics alongside ornate stained-glass windows. Famously, the roof of the house is shaped to appear like an arch of a dragon’s back. The outside of the house follows the flowy theme of the inside, with balconies that flow into the surrounding stone. The front façade wall is a work of art itself, with mosaic bright ceramics and glass intending to mimic a lake’s surface.
Different ticket options for Casa Batlló
While Casa Batlló sells tickets in person, they offer fewer options at a higher price. Because of this, it’s recommended to buy tickets online. The official Casa Batlló website has three options, being general, first, and magic nights visits. There is not generally a huge line in person, so unless it is important for you to attend early, the general admissions offer the same experience at a cheaper price. While magic nights tickets are much more expensive, they offer a completely distinct experience. They come with a glass of cava and admission to an open-air concert, with different genres and styles depending on the day. This is quite expensive, but the exterior of the house is often lit up at night, and it provides a unique experience. If money is not a concern, the magic nights are a wonderful choice.
It is important to keep in mind that various discounts can be earned, for example, if you carry a student card or if you’re visiting Casa Batlló as a part of a Bus Turístic tour. Aside from these examples, children under 12 are admitted for free and those between 13 and 17 receive a discount. Other vendors offer different tickets on other websites, but many of them do not offer any advantage to the options on the official website. Additionally, many of the other websites offer their tickets at a higher price. Some provide different amenities, so if you do not like the options on the Casa Batlló website, it is worth checking them out.