Know Before You Go
Casa Vicens Opening Hours
- April-October: daily, from 10am to 8pm
- November-March: Monday, from 10am to 3pm. Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to 7pm
- Closed: January 6th and December 25th.
- You'll need at least 75-90 minutes to explore the place.
Casa Vicens Tickets
- General Tickets - €18 (Ages 12+)
- Reduced- Ages between 12 to 25 years old, and over 65 years old will be charged €16
- Free Admission for children below 11 years old, accompanying person with functional diversity and members of Club Super3
Best Time to Visit Casa Vicens
The best time to visit Casa Vicens would be during spring, that is, between March and May. The building is exceptionally beautiful at the time, and as an added bonus, the Museum offers a spring specialty in the form of an apple cinnamon roll and rose tea!
Learn more about the best time to visit Casa Vicens and the city itself, with our guide to the Best Time to Visit Barcelona.
Why Visit Casa Vicens
Must-visit exhibits of Casa Vicens include the dining room with original Gaudí-designed furniture, a specially designed smoking room with plaster replicas of palm trees, bedrooms decorated with leafy foliage, and a lush garden inspired by the Mediterranean. There’s even a cozy café, Hofmann Cafeteria, serving bocadillos or Spanish baguettes to eat – the perfect way to round off a tour of the work of one of the most famous architects in the world!
Casa Vicens Architecture
Gaudí’s style of architecture and his intuitive application of bright and seemingly eccentric colors paved the way for a new form of design altogether – Modernisme. Heavily influenced by nature and a type of Moorish revival architecture called Neo-Mudejar, this special design was incorporated in the form of horseshoe arches and vibrant facades seen in Casa Vicens. Additionally, it can also be seen in the birds, vines, and ivy that decorate the tiles, the ornate cast-iron gate, the murals, and even some of the furniture in the house.
Using multiple materials (even papier-maché!), Gaudí created a beautiful home inspired by global sources, with traces of Indian and Japanese forms of architecture. Antoni Gaudí believed that ‘the house is the nation of the family’ – and true to his belief, the Casa Vicens truly represents a style and culture of its own.
What Not to Miss at Casa Vicens
1Rooftop
This is the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life, and take in some quiet time. As Gaudí’s first accessible rooftop, it features curved terracotta tiles to collect rainwater, and also has three chimneys covered in green and white tiles.
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2Smoking Room
Inspired by orientalism, this special smoking room features palm trees adorned with clustered of dates made from plaster, and papier-mache tiles in green, blue and gold – the room gives the effect of being in an oasis, an alternate reality where one can relax to the fullest
3Dining Room
The dining room is particularly special, featuring wooden furniture designed by Gaudí himself, as well as 32 paintings by Spanish artist, Francesc Torrescassana. The room is decorated with vibrant ceramic tiles and ornate plant motifs on the walls, once again showing Gaudí’s love for nature.
4Francesc Torrescassana's Paintings
Commissioned by by the building’s original owner, Manel Vicens i Montaner, these paintings by Spanish artist Francesc Torrescassana depict historical subjects, portraits, landscapes, and genre scenes. They were displayed after extensive restoration work by by a professional team from Policromia.
5Ironwork
Another distinguishing characteristic of Gaudí’s work was his use of multiple media. The most prominent materials used were wood, ceramic, and iron. Intricate ironwork is seen in the cast-iron gate in the form of palm-tree leaves and carnations.
6Ceramic Tiles
Another material that Gaudí used liberally at the Casa Vicens Barcelona is ceramic tile. They can be seen in vibrant colors all over the house, blending together Gaudí’s distinctive style with Moorish inspiration.
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Where to Buy Casa Vicens Tickets
- Tickets can be purchased online, on the official website of Casa Mila
- You can also purchase tickets on the Headout site, that include a skip the line entry with the Case Vicens - Gaudi's First House package.
Getting There
Metro: The nearest station, Fontana (L3), is 250 m away.
Bus: 22, 24, 27, 32, 87, 92, 114, V17
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Insider Tips for Your Visit
- Purchase tickets in advance - Tickets for Casa Vicens can be purchased online or at the ticket office on the day of your visit. However, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance to avoid long lines and sold-out days.
- Arrive early - Casa Vicens opens at 10am, but we recommend arriving closer to opening time to beat the crowds.
- Take a guided tour - A guided tour of Casa Vicens is included with your ticket purchase, and we recommend taking advantage of this. The tour lasts about 45 minutes and is conducted in English.
- Allow time to explore the grounds - In addition to the main building, there are also extensive gardens and grounds to explore. Allow at least an hour to fully enjoy all that Casa Vicens has to offer
- Don't miss the gift shop - Before you leave, be sure to stop by the on-site gift shop for unique souvenirs and gifts.
Things to Do Nearby
Located a kilometer away from Casa Vicens is Gaudi's other masterpiece, Casa Batlló Although it was completed in 1906, its wavy facade and bright colors make it look like something from a fairy tale. Visitors can tour the inside of the house, which has been restored to its original condition, and learn about the life of Gaudí. The roof terrace offers stunning views of the city, and there is also a museum dedicated to the architect's work.
Not too far away from Casa Vicens is Casa Mila, also known as La Pedrera, another famous building designed by Antoni Gaudi. It is located in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Spain. Construction of Casa Mila began in 1906 and was completed in 1910. The building is made of stone, brick, iron, and glass, and is one of the most notable examples of Catalan modernism. Casa Mila has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Casa de les Punxes was designed by architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch, and completed in 1905. It is one of the most notable examples of Catalan modernism. The building is inspired by the architecture of the Middle Ages, and is decorated with numerous spires and pinnacles. It has been likened to a castle or fortress, and has been given the nickname "The House of Spikes". It is open to the public as a museum.
Sagrada Familia is a masterpiece of architecture designed by Antoni Gaudí. It is one of the most unique and recognizable buildings in the world. The church is still under construction and is not expected to be completed until 2026. Sagrada Familia is a must-see for anyone visiting Barcelona.
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Casa Vicens Reviews
This house is right next to Casa Batlló. Totally different style but the story of the family and the architecture of the house really need to be seen and not just a glance and a photo from the outside!
DavidOfWatford, TripAdvisor, July 2018
Beautifully restored Gaudi first commission which is so fine from conception to detail. It is full of interesting exhibits telling the relationship to the arts and crafts movement and other movements related to modernism. Gaudi is a startling fusion of art, architecture and craft. There is also a small pleasant cafe and great shop which sells really interesting books and cards and real art and craft not the usual tourist trash. Great place to start on Gaudi - you will want to do more.
Michael C, TripAdvisor, June 2018
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