Catalonia Spain

Guided tours of Lleó y Morera modernist house (Barcelona)

Lleó y Morera modernist house in Barcelona
Lleó y Morera modernist house in Barcelona

Talk about tourist attractions in Barcelona It is largely talking about modernism.

La modern architecture It is undoubtedly an excellent claim for all of us who think visit Barcelona, with special emphasis on international tourism.

Although the work of Gaudí, with its culmination of Sagrada Familia, has the greatest prominence, it is also possible to visit many other very interesting examples of modernism.

New since the beginning of 2014, it is now possible visit the Lleó y Morera House, which is located in the Passeig de Gracia of Barcelona, ​​in the so-called Discord's Apple, which can also be done now on Sundays.

Work of the prestigious modernist architect Domenech i Montaner, Casa Lleó y Morera It is one of the three buildings in the modernist urban complex that coincides on the same block of the aforementioned Passeig de Gracia along with the Casa Batllo de Gaudí and Casa amatller, Josep Puig i Cadafalch.

After its purchase in 2006 by the group Núñez i Navarro, and the subsequent architectural rehabilitation, this new example of the modernism in Barcelona now it can be visited.

During the guided tours you tour the interior rooms of the building, as well as the patio.

Lleó y Morera modernist house in Barcelona
Lleó y Morera modernist house in Barcelona

Specifically, you will be able to see the artistic richness of the interior of this modernist building, with handcrafted works of stained glass, mosaics, ceramics, sculptures, wood, marble and sgraffito, which in its day involved the participation of more than 40 artists.

You can sign up for two types of guided tours. On the one hand, the standard, lasting 60 minutes and are carried out in groups of no more than 25 people.

During it, in addition to learning about the history of the Lleó and Morera family, details of the intervention in the architect's building are discovered Doménech i Montaner, as well as the history of the house.

Visiting hours for Casa Lleó and Morera

The Visiting hours of Casa Lleó y Morera They are from Tuesday to Sunday, at 17 p.m. in Spanish, and also with tour options in Catalan (12 and 18 p.m.) and in English (11 a.m.).

Lleó y Morera modernist house in Barcelona
Lleó y Morera modernist house in Barcelona

The ticket prices They are, generally, 15 euros; seniors +65, those under 25 years of age and people with disabilities, 13,50 euros; children under 12 years old, free (one per adult).

You must buy tickets in advance through its website or at the ticket office. palace of the Vicereina, riding a La Rambla 99.

You also have the option of express visits to Casa Lleó y Morera, with a duration of about 30 minutes. With an entrance price of 12 euros, here you can check the schedules.

Photos Casa Lleó y Morera

Here you have more photos of the Lleó y Morera modernist house in Barcelona.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

Comment

Click here to write a comment

Your language