In the early 1900s, visionary architect Domènech I Montaner built something radical. On the site of a medieval hospital, he designed a modern hospital that would provide patients with architectural and natural beauty that would help heal their spirits. It was an unheard-of concept back then and it still feels revolutionary; explore the magnificent Art Nouveau complex that he devised.
The property comprises 16 pavilions and includes underground tunnels and a sense of style that is characterized by mosaic art, colored roof tiles, intricate arches, and fun, playful lines. There are courtyards and greenery that reflect Montaner’s conviction that flowers and trees could help patients more than a conventionally sterile environment. It’s a masterpiece, but not in the forbidding sense.
The building was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, and the hospital is now located in the northeast of the district.
What's included
Admission to the venue
Guided Tour
What to expect
Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau
Admission ticket included
Explore the vast property, take in 16 pavilions, and marvel at the level of detail and the sense of joy in the architecture
Learn about the rich medical history of a hospital site that originally dates back to 1401
Repose in the beautiful gardens and feel the sense of tranquillity that the architect intended for the original patients in the early 20th century
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau
Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167, Barcelona, 08025, Spain
