Your visit to Barcelona’s Modernist Icons

Discover Two World Heritage Sites with One Ticket

With this convenient combo ticket, unlock access to two of Barcelona’s architectural jewels: the Palau de la Música Catalana and the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site. Both are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites and represent the height of Catalan Modernism, designed by celebrated architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner.

Palau de la Música Catalana

Your journey begins at the Palau de la Música Catalana, a masterpiece of light and color in the heart of the city. Designed in 1908, the concert hall is renowned for its grand glass skylight, rich mosaics and ornate sculptures. Step inside the atrium and let your eyes wander over every detail, from intricate ironwork to lavish floral motifs. The main concert hall offers an impressive experience, as sunlight streams through the stained glass resembling a radiant sun.

• Take advantage of an audio guide available in 8 languages, allowing you to explore the venue at your own rhythm

• Visit the Lluís Millet Hall, an elegant lounge with large glass walls and access to open balconies

• Admire the blend of sculpture, ceramics and glass that come together in unique harmony

The Palau is a symbol of Catalan identity, used for concerts and cultural events for more than a century. As you tour the building with your audio guide, you’ll learn about its cultural significance and painstaking restoration work that preserves its beauty.

Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site

Just a brief ride away, discover the expansive Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, formerly a hospital complex and now a haven for architecture and history lovers. Built between 1905 and 1930, it stands as Europe’s largest Art Nouveau site and is famed for its imaginative design and vibrant decorative details.

• Stroll through open gardens, pass under archways and view pavilions decorated with colorful tiles and mosaics

• Learn how the architectural design fused aesthetics with the therapeutic needs of a working hospital

• Don’t miss the Administration Pavilion, filled with murals, sculptures and breathtaking stained glass

• Wander underground tunnels once used by doctors and patients as part of this innovative complex

Your audio guide provides background to Sant Pau’s history, restoration and role in Barcelona’s modernista movement. Take your time soaking in the ambiance—explore exhibits or simply enjoy the outdoor spaces filled with native plants and decorative fountains.

Planning Your Visit

The two sites are located just 4.4 km apart, about a 15-minute car ride or brief journey by public transport, making it easy to enjoy both in one day. Be sure to bring comfortable footwear for walking the extensive grounds at Sant Pau, as well as headphones to fully enjoy the audio tours on offer at each site.

• Audio guides are available in Catalan, Spanish, English, French, Chinese, Italian, Korean and German

• Both sites contain accessible routes and amenities for visitors with limited mobility

• Please check event schedules, as access to certain areas of the Palau may be restricted during performances

Book your Combo: Palau de la Música Catalana + Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site Tickets tickets now!