Casa Vicens Gaudí

Museum · la Vila de Gracia

Casa Vicens Gaudí

Museum · la Vila de Gracia

Carrer de les Carolines, 20-26, Gràcia, 08012 Barcelona, Spain

Highlights

This unique four-story Gaudi-designed house showcases stunning Moorish influences, intricate tile work, and captivating spaces that invite peaceful reflection.

Carrer de les Carolines, 20-26, Gràcia, 08012 Barcelona, Spain Get directions

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"The first house designed by Antoni Gaudí, Casa Vicens is an underrated attraction that remains relatively unknown to tourists." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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"Built in the 1880s as a summerhouse for stockbroker Manel Vicens, Casa Vicens was the very first house Gaudí designed. Forget the Gaudí of La Sagrada Família fame, this is his Orientalist Period. Imagine a Moorish palace merged with a Rubik’s cube. It’s crazy. Anyone who’s a fan of tiles or maximalist design will geek out on the oriental palms, pink walls, flower-adorned tiles and flying birds. Add in a terracotta roof terrace, a couple of elaborate domes, and some Gaudí ironwork and you’re left wondering how it all harmonizes together. Because, weirdly, it does." - Gemma Askham

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Michele Bradney-George

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This place was so amazing and beyond fantastic. I went at 9.30 and there were only a few people. The fountain is so beautiful and innovative as is the whole Casa. The blue room blew my mind. It is so incredible and Gaudi's creativity is unlike anything anywhere. To see it in person was such a privilege and I am so grateful. Every room was interesting and the roof and terrace spectacular.

Kay Stobbart

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Gaudi's first major project at age 31 It had a Japanese feel to it. The areas for peaceful reflection were stunning, especially the entrance porch with the fountain. There's a smoking room, which is only the second one I've ever seen. Interesting use of tiles. The wrought iron fencing is a clever design and still looks modern now!

Richard Sharp

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A wonderfully well organised museum. Part exhibition of contemporary works, part foundation of the master works of the great Gaudi. The shop is an amazing collection of purchasable design pieces and Gaudi memorabilia. A really good job has been done of maximising the experience of a visit.

Jan Nouwen

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This was Gaudi’s first house and arguably the most beautiful one. The house (which is a museum) has four floors including a rooftop terrace, which can all be visited. I found the entrance price of €22 a bit too high, but it was still worth visiting.

Nuno Castilho

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Wonderful project by architect Antoni Gaudi. His first major project has a very Oriental feel and although very different from his better known works such as Casa Milà and Casa Batlló, one can still see his use of nature in this design. Would recommend starting the day visiting this house before moving down the street to his better known works.

razorrau1

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It is a really uniquely designed house! The architectural look to the house is very fascinating. The use of building materials and tile is extraordinarily done with great workmanship! Each room has its own design with its unique ceilings.

Jacob Stackhouse

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We really enjoyed all of the different elements of the Casa Vicens when we visited 6 months ago. All of the intricacies of each room were so fun to explore! We booked in advance so we had no wait which was great! Would definitely recommend stopping!!

Evangelia Theodorou

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Another amazing piece of Gaudi's architecture. While not flamboyant or awe-inspiring as other of his well known works in Barcelona, it really inspired a deeper understanding of the architect's vision and connection with nature. A must-see, preferably right when it opens for visitors in the morning.

Michele Bradney-George

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Kay Stobbart

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Richard Sharp

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Jan Nouwen

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Nuno Castilho

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razorrau1

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Jacob Stackhouse

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Helen H.

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The house was built between 1883-1885 and is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. I did a self-guided visit and used my phone to guide me through the various rooms. I admired the facade of the house and how there are aspects of nature inside/outside. I enjoyed my experience here as it wasn't as crowded as the other Gaudi buildings. I was able to take my time.

Sagruilla P.

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This was Gaudi's first major commission, and it is mind boggling in the details. We were not able to get tickets at other Gaudi locations, but I feel like this was a good choice--not crowded, manageable size, and contextual information about Gaudi's contemporaries. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. There is a self tour--honestly the voice recording was a little grating, so we had one person in the group read from the text from theirs. The information is a must because there are otherwise very few placards identifying the rooms or highlighting details. The gift shop had lots of tempting stuff, much of it made in Barcelona.

Ed U.

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Just so you know, I hate the word "Oriental" especially if someone calls me one. I ain't a rug, OK? However, it's acceptable to call the architectural style Antoni Gaudi used in the design of his first house as Oriental. The building has a Persian/Moroccan flavor with the constant use of decorative tiles, illustrated ceilings, and Moorish arches. It's not my favorite Gaudi building, not by a long shot, but it's a good starter course if you have time. It's up in the quieter Gracia neighborhood away from the crowds at the other Gaudi landmarks, but it's worth the trek. The grounds are unique in integrating the interior and exterior elements into a seamless picture of nature. There's a heavy dose of exotic Asian flair (...hey, I didn't say Oriental) in the ridged framing, the shape of the eaves, and the rampant idiosyncratic decorative touches. The rooftop is relatively modest for Gaudi, but this is where he started after all. RELATED - Other Gaudi landmarks I've visited in Barcelona: La Sagrada Família: https://yelp.to/SmWjkMcPwm Casa Mila: https://yelp.to/dFi2H3DRdL Casa Batlló: https://yelp.to/9us1P766zX Parc Guell: https://yelp.to/kfG-hLKx_Z Palau Guell: https://yelp.to/L67PFQbst- RELATED - Exploring Barcelona? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/4dTEx5T

Andrea H.

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Decided last minute to go and able to get tickets. Very cool, great audio tour but I was disappointed that there was no furniture in the rooms. The rooftop view is awesone. The Gaudi historical info and his design are def worth the visit. I enjoyed Casa Mila more but still enjoyed today's.

Deena S.

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If you're into unique architecture and wanting to know a bit more about Gaudi's history within Barcelona, highly recommend booking a reservation for a tour here. It takes about an hour or so but you then have time to roam the house as long as you'd like and take as many pictures as you want. Offer tours in English, Spanish and Chinese you do need a reservation for the tour. This is a nice alternative experience if you're not able to get tickets for Park Güell.

Nick P.

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We just bought tickets as we arrived. The house is one of the smaller ones, should take about 1.5 hrs or less. It's still worth checking out but the cost of admission should be less. Employees were all nice. Not very crowded.

Daniel W.

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Gaudi's first house design is an extravagant and stunning example of his work with an exceptionally fine interior restoration. Not too crowded even on the weekend and a delight for anyone who loves architecture.

Andrea U.

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Casa Vicens is the first masterpiece of Gaudi and sowed the seeds of later works. Built between 1883 & 1885 as a summer house for the Vicens family, he showcased his unparalleled talent. This home is a Unesco Heritage site.

Traveler T.

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This was a nice surprise! I found it yesterday when I knew we couldn't see Palau Guell on Monday because it is closed. We went today. It is a block and a half from the Fontana (green line) metro. We paid 20.50 Euros each to enter. It is Gaudi's first house that he was a part of. We were able to buy tickets and audio guide on your phone when we arrived. Bring headphones. They do have English and Spanish tours if you plan ahead. It was so nice to go and not have to fight a crowd! They have a cafe there as well and you pay 1 Euro to store your backpack. Thank you for restoring this home and opening it in 2017!!!

Lita G.

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I had heard a few weeks ago that Casa Vicens was opening to the public for the first time ever about a week before my visit to Barcelona so of course I had to stop by. The entry to the house is €16 but for only €3 extra you can have a guided visit, which was totally worth it. I booked my tour online before traveling, which made it a lot easier. They do tours in Catalán, Spanish, and English. I booked the English tour only because of the time was more convenient, but since everyone in our group spoke Spanish the guide did the tour in Spanish instead, which made it even better. The guide was quick to explain they had just opened for tours a week prior, so if anyone had any feedback to make the tour better to please let him know. In all, I thought it was great! He was very nice and knowledgeable about the history of the house and of Gaudí as well. The house was restored very well and they have a small area for an interactive museum and a gift shop in the basement. Other Gaudí houses are much more popular, but this one seemed like a very different experience, and not as crowded yet. Definitely recommended as a stop in Barcelona!

Vanessa L.

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Cutest house ever! Must come see this if you're a fan of Gaudi and love architecture. Every room has its own uniqueness in it and it is so well designed. I love the patterns in each room. My favorite room will have to be the smoking room. I love the patio and also the small balcony in one of the rooms upstairs. I was so fascinated and adored this house so much. Would love to have a summer beach house like this. I definitely recommend coming to check this house out.

Tanja N.

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Another one of Gaudi's UNESCO World Heritage masterpieces. Due to the covid it was closed to visits, but still we got to enjoy the playfulness visible from the outside. As my daughter had stated it..it's like we stepped inside of Alice in the Wonderland book.

Briona L.

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This is one of my favorite Gaudi masterpieces! It's gorgeous from the entrance to the cafe and in every part of the house. The textiles are intricate and the colors are rich. I came on a weekday around noon to find the place relatively quiet which was great for photographs. The lack of crowds also allowed me to take in what each room of the casa had to offer. There's even a terrace which provides some awesome views of the city. Casa Vicens is gorgeous and should definitely be added to your Barcelona sites list! Read more about my Barcelona solo travel adventures: https://bit.ly/2QBsl1Q

Rosa Esmeralda S.

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An amazing look at Gaudis home. The design of this building is just something you have to experience in person. We did not do the tour, but just seeing it was a great experience.

Kevin W.

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Casa Vicens was 4 of 7 sites I visited created by Antoni Gaudi. The highlight of my trip in Barcelona was seeing Antoni Gaudi's creations. His architecture is so creative and you are just sucked into it. Vicens was like staring at a life size gingerbread house. Awesome whimsical design. The green and red colors were nice. Again, everything was super symmetrical and lined up perfectly. The square white/green trim was unique. Smaller of the stand alone buildings I saw by Gaudi but there was a metal balcony and gates. I liked the open balcony design.

Torterry C.

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I just visited the Park Güell and was wandering around this area. And just saw the Casa Vicens quite close to me on the map. So I decided to have a look of this plave. Too bad for me, when I was here, the place was in construction. I only got a look of the one side of the building. It looked the whole place will be under construction for awhile. Well, even just a small corner. It still looks pretty. I might visit this place again, next time when I am in Barcelona again.

Wendy L.

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Recently open Casa Vicen, it the least crowded attraction of all the Gaudi's work in Barcelona. It's a summer home for an industrialist complete with shutters and spider web fountain. Be sure to ask the local guide for explanation. The rooftop terrace is worth a visit, so is the souvenir store in the basement.

A H.

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Another Gaudi Gem-Beautiful exterior and interior. It is all in the details. It was so nice to see the house without masses of people. Really enjoyed the taking time to enjoy the ambiance, architectural details, and garden. The seats on the terrace and porch were so comfortable as expected. Clearly he was trying several techniques in this one house that he would later use in his other ones. You could see the influence of his travels and his observations from nature. Really enjoyed the video how the house was restored painstakingly by experts. There is a Hofmann cafe there, which has an absolutely delicious mascarpone croissant you have to try!

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"The first house designed by Antoni Gaudí, Casa Vicens is an underrated attraction that remains relatively unknown to tourists." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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Rosa Esmeralda S.

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An amazing look at Gaudis home. The design of this building is just something you have to experience in person. We did not do the tour, but just seeing it was a great experience.

Kevin W.

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Torterry C.

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