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A guide to Historic houses in Barcelona and Catalunya
Former grand homes & historic houses in Barcelona that open as museums. Historic houses to visit as a day trip outside of Barcelona city.
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A guide to Historic houses in Barcelona and Catalonia
Grand houses of the rich and famous Catalan bourgeoise society, many of which have been restored and opened as museums. This includes the Gaudi Houses, Dali houses, and some lesser known houses.
The items in this list show how Catalan society used to live, at least the wealthiest in society! The houses are often filled with furniture and decoration of the period they represent.
Note that most of the houses are not run by Barcelona city Council and so do not have free days on the first Sunday of every month. However, there are a few that are free or only cost a few euros to visit.
Barcelona Historic Houses
To find out the specifics of each building, click on the photo.
Happy Exploring!
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Palau Güell: Gaudí’s Castle-Style Mansion in Las Ramblas
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Casa Milà (La Pedrera): Gaudí’s UNESCO Stone Quarry House
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Casa Vicens Barcelona | Gaudí’s First House & Museum in Gràcia
Visit Casa Vicens, Gaudí’s first house and a UNESCO site. Explore Art Nouveau interiors, rooftop chimneys, garden café, and book skip-the-line tickets online
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Historic Houses in Catalonia
To find out the specifics of each building outside of Barcelona capital, click on the photo.
Happy Exploring!
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Girona Flower Festival 2026 | Temps de Flors in the Historic Centre
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Visit Gala Dalí Castle – Salvador Dalí’s romantic gift in Púbol
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Maricel Palace Sitges – Architecture, History & Interior Tour
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Castelldefels Castle: 10th‑Century Museum With Coast Views
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Parc Collserola Vila Joana Museum & Walking Route to Tibidabo
Historic farmhouse turned museum honoring Jacint Verdaguer. Scenic forest walk from Vallvidrera Baix to Tibidabo via Vila Joana
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Cau Ferrat & Maricel Museum Sitges – Modernist Art Guide
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Casa Canals Tarragona – Neoclassical Noble House & MHT Museum
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Casa Castellarnau Tarragona – Noble House, Ballroom & MHT Museum
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