The Casa de les Punxes was built in the early 20th Century by Josep Puig i Cadafalch. A visit to the house provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the amazing architecture, delve into the history hidden between its walls and learn more about its genius architect. The Casa de les Punxes - revolutionary in both artistic and technical terms - is one of the most iconic monuments in the city and key to understand the artistic and architecture period called "modernisme".
Explore the fascinating history of the Casa de les Punxes on an audio-guided multisensory tour, learn about one of the great figures of Catalan modernism - Josep Puig i Cadafalch, and be surprised by the legend of Saint George - the source of inspiration for the great modernist architects. Come and visit one of the most quintessential monuments ofCatalan modernism!
The spectacular building - revolutionary in both artistic and technical terms - is one of the most iconic structures in Barcelona and key to understand Catalan modernism. In 1975, it was given National Historic Landmark status due to its enormous historical, heritage and architectural value.
On a privileged site in an area populary known as the "Golden Square" in the Eixample district of Barcelona, it stands on a triangular city block of its own. It is the only modernist building in Barcelonain such a unique location.
Hidding in the very center of Barcelona, the enigmatic and rather secret roof terrace is one the most impressive spaces of Casa de les Punxes.
ACCESSIBILITY
Casa de les Punxes opens 364 years round
December 25th closed.
Monday to Sunday: 10 am to 7pm (last entrance 6pm)
Audioguide is always included
HOW TO REACH
Find us just 5 minutes walking from Casa Milà-La Pedrera and Palau Robert; 10 minutes walking from Casa Batlló and only 5 minutes by bus from the Sagrada Familia.
By metro:
L4 and L5: Verdaguer stop
L3: Diagonal stop
By train:
Renfe: Plaça Catalunya Station
FGC: Provença Station
By bus:
Bus 20, 39, 45, 47, H8, N5: Jardinets de Gràcia/Roselló stop
Bus 6, 33, 34: parada Diagonal / Bruc stop
ADMISSION
Audioguided visit: available in 10 languages: catalan, spanish, english, french, italian, german, portuguese, chinese and japanese.
General: 12,50€
Student / Senior / Junior 8-18 years old: 10€
Child under 7 years old: free
OPENING HOURS:
next days
Mon 10:00-19:00
Tue 10:00-19:00
Wed 10:00-19:00
Thu 10:00-19:00
Fri 10:00-19:00
Sat 10:00-19:00
Sun 10:00-19:00
Mon 10:00-19:00
ADDRESS:
Avinguda Diagonal, 420
08037 Barcelona
Catalonia
Spain