Pavellons de la Finca Güell
Industrialist Eusebi Güell owned an estate in the Les Corts district with a Caribbean-style mansion called Torre Satalia, which is situated roughly where the Palau Reial de Pedralbes now stands.
Architecture
Explore Barcelona’s architectural landmarkets with us. From the 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites By Gaudi, to the work of Lluís Domènech i Montaner, Josep Puig i Cadafalch and contemporary architects such as Ricardo Bofill.
Torre de Collserola
Torre de Collserola was designed by the architect Sir Norman Foster and by the Spanish civil engineers Julio Martínez Calzón and Manuel Julià Vilardell. The tower was built in 1991 and is located on Tibidabo hill in the Serra de Collserola. It is primarily used as a TV and radio transmitter.
Colònia Güell
Catalan entrepreneur Eusebi Güell launched the construction of the Colonia Güell in 1890 on his country estate Can Soler de la Torre, in the region of Baix Llobregat, about 20km from Barcelona.
Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera (the quarry) was designed by Antoni Gaudí and built from 1906–1912. The building was commissioned by the industrialist Pere Milà and his wife Roser Segimon.
Casa Batlló
Antoni Gaudí’s Casa Batlló was created between 1904 and 1906. The building was remodeled by Gaudí for the textile industrialist Josep Batlló from a previously built house.
The Mercat Del Born
After twelve years of renovation and an investment of €84 million, the Mercat del Born has reopened to house the Born Cultural Center.