Palau Güell was one of the first important commissions Antoni Gaudí received at the start of his career. Eusebi Güell (industrialist, politician, and patron of the arts) wanted Gaudí to build him this peculiar urban palace as an extension of the family home on La Rambla.
Today, you can book Palau Güell tickets online and visit a palace that's considered one of the masterpieces of the city's architectural landscape.
Moco Museum Barcelona took over the space of Palacio Cervelló, formerly the private residence of the noble Cervelló family until the 18th century. From the Middle Ages to the 20th century, aristocrats, merchants, and royals have held onto this historical site.
With the utmost respect for the existing building, the architects at Studio Pulsen recovered the original essence of Palacio Cervelló, adapting to the needs of Moco Museum to create a great modern and contemporary art space.
Inside, you'll find art by the likes of Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Banksy, Salvador Dalí, Damien Hirst, Keith Haring, KAWS, Hayden Kays, Yayoi Kusama, David LaChapelle, Takashi Murakami, and many more.
Poble Espanyol is a museum that feels like an actual village. Built in 1929 for a world exhibition, it’s a lifesize replica of a Spanish town that features building styles from all regions of Spain. There are 117 buildings in total, and today these make up a beautiful cluster of restaurants and workshops that reflect the many diverse lifestyles, cuisines, and cultures of traditional Spain.
Take a nice stroll through, have some tapas and peruse the Spanish arts and crafts shops.