Casa Vicens: Tickets

Casa Vicens Tickets - Prices and Visitor Information

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What is Casa Vicens in Barcelona?

• Antoni Gaudí's Casa Vicens in the Gràcia district of Barcelona is one of the city's most distinctive architectural landmarks.
• The colourful 19th-century property is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was Gaudí's first major commission before he went on to create other landmarks including the Sagrada Familia.

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Quick Information

• Address: Casa Vicens, Carrer de les Carolines 20, 08012, Barcelona
• Opening Hours: Daily: 09:30 - 20:00
• Suggested Visit Duration: 1-2 hours

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Is Casa Vicens Worth Visiting?

If you're interested in Antoni Gaudí's work, Casa Vicens is well worth visiting.

• As his first major commission, it provides an insight into the ideas and design elements that would later appear in his most famous creations.
• Architecture fans will appreciate its historical importance.
• It's also a good family-friendly attraction thanks to its colourful tiles, decorative details and relatively compact size.

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What You Can See at Casa Vicens

Visitors can enjoy the architecture and parts of the house that are open to the public which include:

• The beautifully restored exterior façade, with its mix of brick, stone and colourful tiles.
• The main floor which includes the dining room, smoking room and family living area.
• The architectural features and materials that Gaudí used such as the intricate and ornamental ironwork.
• The Mediterranean garden and outdoor spaces.

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About Casa Vicens

Casa Vicens was completed in 1885 and marked the start of Antoni Gaudí's career as well as serving as an important milestone in the development of modernist architecture in Barcelona.

The design combines Moorish, Gothic and Art Nouveau influences, and includes many of the creative ideas that would later become hallmarks of Gaudí's work.

It was commissioned by a stockbroker called Manuel Vicens i Montaner, who wanted a summer garden house on the outskirts of the city. Gaudí was 30 years old and was starting to establish his reputation.

The house was designed during the 'Catalan Renaixença', which was a period of cultural and artistic revival in Catalonia. Gaudí drew inspiration from a variety of sources and included elements of traditional Catalan architecture with influences from Islamic art and Japanese design.

The façade is covered with intricate ceramic tiles, colourful mosaics, and ornamental ironwork, which creates a beautiful and unique exterior.

Many of the design elements became the hallmarks of Gaudí's style and would later reappear in his other designs including Casa Milà - La Pedrera and Casa Batlló, both of which are near Casa Vicens and are some of the city's most popular attractions.

In 1925, architect Joan Baptista Serra de Martínez oversaw an expansion of the house to accommodate its new owners. Changes were also made to the surrounding grounds while respecting much of Gaudí's original design.

It remained a private residence until 2014, when it was acquired by MoraBanc, an Andorran bank. The bank restored the property and opened it to the public in 2017.

The renovation project aimed to transform the house into a museum and cultural space while preserving Gaudí's original design. The architects created a modern staircase, incorporated a lift and other features to help with visitor flow as well as to provide access to all floors, making it more accessible.

Casa Vicens was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005 as part of the 'Works of Antoni Gaudi' category.

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