Seven UNESCO-listed Gaudí buildings in Barcelona
In celebration of the Gaudí Centenary, marking a century since the architect's passing in 1926, Dezeen has compiled a list of seven of Antoni Gaudí's renowned structures in Barcelona, all recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Among these are Casa Batlló, a six-story residence originally constructed in 1877 and remodeled by Gaudí from 1904 to 1906; the Sagrada Familia, which recently reached 172.5 meters, making it the tallest church globally; Casa Milà, Gaudí's final private dwelling made of over 6,000 stone blocks; and Park Güell, a 12-hectare public garden that opened in 1926 and attracts 4.5 million visitors each year. Other notable sites include the Church of Colònia Güell, Palau Güell, and Casa Vicens, the latter being Gaudí's inaugural house, built between 1883 and 1885 and transformed into a museum in 2017.
Key facts
- Seven UNESCO-listed Gaudí buildings in Barcelona are featured.
- The roundup is part of Dezeen's Gaudí Centenary series.
- Gaudí died in 1926, 100 years ago.
- Sagrada Familia is 172.5 metres tall, the tallest church in the world.
- Casa Milà is the last private residence designed by Gaudí.
- Park Güell welcomes 4.5 million visitors annually.
- Church of Colònia Güell used hanging models, a precursor to parametric design.
- Casa Vicens was Gaudí's first house, now a museum since 2017.
Entities
Artists
- Antoni Gaudí
- Emili Sala Cortés
- Francesc Berenguer
- Francisco de Paula del Villar y Lozano
Institutions
- UNESCO
- Dezeen
- Sagrada Familia foundation
- Sagrada Família
- Casa Vicens Museum
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Casa Batlló
- Sagrada Familia
- Casa Milà
- Park Güell
- Church of Colònia Güell
- Palau Güell
- Casa Vicens
- Raval district
- Catalonia
- Reus
- Santa Coloma de Cervelló