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Barcelona Renaissance: a free tour of Modernism and Gaudí

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Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
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Guru: Luca
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Registered on 25 August 2021
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This is a one man band, every single walk is run by me. No surprises, no cheating, no umbrellas. I have a degree in history and english literature. English has been my main working language for 25 years. I have lived and run tours for more than 20 years in Italy, London, Berlin and Barcelona. The Berlin Wall, the six wives of Henry VIII, Michelangelo and Gaudi have no secrets for me. I have also traveled extensively throughout Spain and the world so I am bringing a unique perspective of this wonderful planet and this enchanting city. And last but not the least I do also have a healthy addiction to books that feeds a truly compelling and passionate storytelling ** profile pic: sunrise at Angkor Wat, Cambodia 🇰🇭
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Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

The end of the XIX and the beginning of the XX century is an extremely significant period for the city of Barcelona. An unparalleled economic growth, feed by huge profits made in the Spanish colonies of America, is changing the “Condal” city landscape.
An early industrial revolution places Barcelona at the helm of Spanish economy. A new “romantic” cultural movement called Renaixença inspired by the Catalan traditions, history and language, produces a huge artistic output that would have its pivotal expression in the work of three genial architects: Louís Domènec i Montaner, Josep Puig i Cadafalch and Antoni Gaudí.

The tour will be divided in two parts: in the first hour, we will be visiting the Passeig the Gracia, the most luxurious and sophisticated street in the catalan Capital. We will learn about life in the city at the turn of the last century and will unravel all the secrets of the most amazing houses of the so called block of the discord.
Then, after a short metro ride, we will marvel at one of the most amazing work of art ever produced, the majestic and breathtaking “basilica de la Sagrada Familia”.
This outstanding (but still unfinished) masterpiece is a bible in stone, a song of eternal prise sculptured in the rock.
Groundbreaking in its design and rich of hidden symbolism, it offers to million visitors every year a unique spiritual and emotional experience.

This Modernism tour is essential to better appreciate those artistic works and also to have a better understanding of what is Barcelona and Catalonia today.

NB: In order to reach the Sagrada Familia, we will be taking a quick Metro journey. Make sure you have a ticket or let us know whether you need one at the start of the tour.

Itinerary:

  • Plaça Catalunya
  • The Eixample
  • The panots of Barcelona. The street tiles.
  • Modernism and Renaixença
  • Passeig de Gracia
  • Casa Antoni Rocamona
  • Las Farolas bancos del Paseo de Gracia
  • The legend of the bat
  • El National
  • Boutique Rolex, former Bar Torino
  • Casa Maladriga
  • La Manzana della Discordia
  • Casa Lele Moreira
  • Casa Amatller
  • Casa Battlò
  • Casa Millà “La Pedrera”
  • Casa Ramon Casas
  • La Sagrada Familia

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Pl. de Catalunya, 4, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
At the Sculpture The Goddess (La deesa) Pl. de Catalunya, 4, 08002 Barcelona. Across the street from Primark.
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).


Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
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