Fantastical Facades: How Modernisme Shaped Barcelona

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Barcelona, Spain

39 mins tour

Discover Barcelona’s fantastical façades, where Modernisme reshaped the city’s streets into works of imagination. This tour invites architecture lovers, curious travelers, and urban explorers to see how residential buildings became symbols of identity, innovation, and pride. Walk the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to encounter icons like Casa Lleó Morera, Casa Amatller, and Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and Casa Milà. Along the way, uncover stories of wealthy patrons, cultural revival, and daring design. You’ll leave with a sharper eye for detail and a deeper sense of how architecture can embody a city’s spirit.

Created by Clara Martínez

Clara Martínez is a Barcelona-based architect and heritage specialist with a passion for Catalan modernism and Mediterranean urbanism. Born and raised in the Eixample district, she blends deep local knowledge with a love of storytelling, guiding others through the layered history of Barcelona’s built environment.