Landmarks

Skip-the-Line Tickets to Sant Pau Modernista

Sant Pau Modernista complex courtyard with ornate architecture in Barcelona, Spain.

Interior of Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau with Gothic dome and stained glass.

Sant Pau Modernista interior with decorative tiles and art installation, Barcelona.

Hospital of the Holy Cross and Saint Paul, Sant Pau Modernista, Barcelona facade.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Guided tour

Discover the hidden gem of Barcelona, as you visit the Sant Pau Modernista Site. Explore its richly decorated interiors of this grand structure. Learn about the history and culture of Barcelona at this unique attraction.

Skip the ticket queue and enter the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site directly for a self-guided visit with a map.

Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau is a UNESCO-listed Art Nouveau complex of 12 pavilions, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner.

Ideal for independent explorers who want to move at their own pace through the pavilions, courtyards, and garden spaces.

Information staff are on hand throughout the site, and a map is included to help you navigate the 12-pavilion complex.

Skip-the-line entry to Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau

Self-guided access to all pavilions

Map or plan for guidance

On-site information staff

Guided tour

Audio guide

Food and drinks

Transportation to and from the site

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Walk past the ticket queue and into Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau on a self-guided visit at your own pace, with a map and on-site staff to support you throughout.

Getting started

Present your ticket at the main entrance to access the site without queuing at the ticket desk. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing, so plan your arrival accordingly.

Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau

What to expect

Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former hospital designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, made up of 12 Art Nouveau pavilions connected by underground passages and surrounded by gardens.

Features

Navigation: A detailed map guides you through the complex, helping you navigate between pavilions, courtyards, and garden areas.

Information staff: They are stationed at different points across the site and can answer questions or help with orientation.

Architecture: Each pavilion is decorated with ceramic tiles, mosaics, stained glass windows, and stone carvings characteristic of Catalan Modernisme.

What's not allowed

Guided visits: Guided group visits require an authorized Sant Pau or Generalitat-certified guide.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: The site is wheelchair accessible throughout the main visiting areas.

Additional information

Opening hours: Open daily from 9:30am to 6:30pm (April to October) and 9:30am to 5pm (November to March).

Last entry: Last entry is 30 minutes before closing; check seasonal hours before visiting.

Children: Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the visit.

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