Is it worth going inside Casa Batllo?
For a whopping €25, you have the privilege to enter one of Gaudí’s most famous masterpieces: Casa Batlló. But, the reality is that the best part is free and what you see inside, isn’t worth paying for. It’s one of the most convenient of Gaudí’s works to visit, and the exterior is arguably one of his most impressive.
How much time do you need at Casa Batllo?
approximately 1 hour
The visit takes approximately 1 hour. Is it permitted to enter with animals? Yes, under the supervision of their owners and with the approval of Casa Batlló staff.
What is special about Casa Batllo?
A unique façade. Casa Batlló is a proclamation of joy, a canvas of marine inspiration, a dream world that evokes nature and fantasy. Its façade is the doorway to this symbolic universe, filling the beholder with feelings that are set against a backdrop of continuous dialogue with light and colour.
Does anyone live in Casa Batllo?
Casa Batlló ceased to be owned by the Batlló family in the 1950s. It was then owned by different wealthy people and companies, until the Bernat family, the founders of the Chupa-Chups company, took over the building in the 1990s. Today they are still the owners, and it is they who restored the house in its entirety.
How long does it take to tour Casa Mila?
Leave around 1.5 hours for the tour of the interior + roof. Go between 9:00 am and 10:00 am and after 4:30 pm for the smallest crowds. Book your Casa Batllo tour for around the same time (they’re 5 minutes walking apart).
Can you live in Casa Batllo?
Casa Batlló was a family residence, whose first floor and main floor were occupied. Later, from 1911 onwards, the upper floors were rented out, although it is not currently possible to live in the building, which is possible at La Pedrera, where the writer Ana Viladomiu lives.
Do people still live in Casa Batllo?
From the 1950s Casa Batlló was no longer owned by the Batlló family. After being taken over by different companies and individuals, since the 1990s the building has been in the hands of its current owners, the Bernat family, who have fully restored the house.
How much does it cost to get into Casa Batllo?
Casa Batlló skip the line ticket + Hop on Hop off Bus ticket prices: Ticket price for adults: 54.40€ Ticket price for accompanied children from 4 to 12 years old: 38€
What style is Casa Batllo?
Modernisme
Modern architectureExpressionist architecture
Casa Batlló/Architectural styles
Like everything Gaudí designed, Casa Batlló is only identifiable as Modernisme or Art Nouveau in the broadest sense. The ground floor, in particular, has unusual tracery, irregular oval windows and flowing sculpted stone work.
