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Casa Batlló
Best time to visit
Early morning at opening or late afternoon near closing to avoid large tour groups, and to see sunlight bring out the façade's colors.
Budget tips
Timed-entry tickets are required and typically cost in the low-to-mid tens of euros; reserve online in advance for lower fares and skip-the-line options, and check the official site and city passes for occasional combos since regular free-entry days are rare.
Recommended for
Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Design and art students, Couples and cultural travelers
Plan your visit
45-75 min
About
Quick facts: Flowing lines and vibrant colors make the facade look like underwater coral or a dragon's scales shimmering in the sunlight. Visitors often get lost in the play of light through stained glass windows, experiencing a surreal dance of colors inside.
Highlights: Walkers often pause at the mosaic facade made from broken ceramic tiles, which shimmer in shades of blue, green, and gold like dragon scales under sunlight. Inside, the attic's oddly shaped ventilation towers are designed to look like mushrooms, a playful nod to nature's forms that surprise most first-time visitors.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, the visit includes stairs and varied flooring despite an elevator for some levels.
- Go straight to the rooftop for the best photos, especially at golden hour when the tiles and forms glow.
- Skip the standard audio guide if short on time, choose the augmented reality or smart-guide option for richer context.
- Book the earliest or latest timeslot and pick a weekday to avoid the largest crowds.
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Reviews
Reviews (4)
4.0Brought the kids at midday, steady crowds but manageable. The colors wowed them, book a timed slot and skip extras if you are on a budget.
Quick 45 minute stop on a walking route. The facade alone is magical, the interior felt small for the ticket price so mixed feelings overall.
Late afternoon visit, place was crowded and slow to move. Audioguide clarified a lot but the extra multimedia room felt overpriced at 8€.
Arrived at 9:00 and walked straight in, very few people. Rooftop views are brilliant, standard ticket at about 30€ was worth it.
