Hospital Sant Pau: Architectural Masterpiece - Ticket with an Audio-Guide (Optional)

Very near Basilica of the Sagrada Familia created by Spanish genius Antonio Gaudi - discover another genius of architecture, who was one of the Gaudi´s teachers - find an art-nouveau gem, the Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau i Santa Creu, designed by the architect Lluis Domenech i Montaner. This incomparable artistic complex of buildings was constructed between 1905 and 1930 and become a museum just in 2009.

Functioning for almost a century as the Hospital, this is one of the oldest in Europe healthcare institution is so unique because its creator wanted to heal the patients with the beauty of the premises, ceilings, walls,  stained-glass- every piece of the hospital was inspired by flowers, plants and the beauty of nature. [readmore]

The tour begins in the exhibition space in the Sant Salvador Pavilion takes you on a journey through the history of medicine in Barcelona with interesting video introductions and friendly patients' ghosts wandering through the corridors. The upper floor of the building concentrates particularly on the figure and heritage of Lluis Domenech i Montaner., who created many remarkable houses in Barcelona, as the Palace of Catalan Music for instance.

Get into the captivating history of this place and the pavilions, each with its peculiarities and special designation. Do not forget the foto-camera as you would like to save these marvelous interiors and exteriors in your memory! Wander through the spacious gardens fool of orange trees with fruits!

The main building of the complex will break your imagination again and you will recommend this place to all your friends as a must-see! To know all the interesting things about this place we recommend to read the commentary or take an interactive audio-guide to explore  San Pau i Santa Creu step by step!