Modernism and Gaudí: Guided Walking Tour in Barcelona

Sightseeing  :  Spain  :  Catalonia And Barcelona  :  Barcelona  :  Walking Tours

Enjoy this route that brings you to the discovery of the most extravagant Modernist buildings in Barcelona. Marvel at one of the most unique Barcelona buildings on this walking tour of the architecture of modernism, and make a journey through the life and work of its greatest exponent, Antoni Gaudí. Be amazed with 'La Pedrera' and other examples of modernist houses . The tour will end in front of the temple of Barcelona and Gaudi's master work, 'La Sagrada Familia'. You'll be amazed at the monumental beauty and your guide will give you the keys to interpret its complex symbolism and the organic sense of the architecture of the Catalan genius.Discover fascinating information about GAUDÍ and his major works, along our journey. Explore the work of this visionary modernist architect and know the secrets of how Gaudí managed to reach his goals. Understand how he was inspired in the mountains of Montserrat to build "La Pedrera", or how he based his own art on the legend of Sant Jordi, patron of Catalonia, as well as it's Christian motifs.

Also explore other works and important buildings of modernist authors as we visit the Eixample, part of modern Barcelona, which was born in the mid-nineteenth century from the expansion of the city beyond it's medieval walls. Discover the ideals of the urban plan of Cerdà and his original vision, in which each interior block should have had a garden.

Enjoy the masterpiece of the Sagrada Familia, where you will leave impressed by the boundless imagination of the teacher to represent the Old Testament in the Facade of the Nativity. Discover a glimpse of the controversy after the interpretation by the successor architect of Gaudi, called Subirachs, of the master's work on the Facade of the Passion.