Collecting God's Curves in Barcelona to Find Gaudí

If Europe is full of fairy tales, then Barcelona is surely the realm of elves. To find the God's curves mentioned by Gaudí, just walking this basic route is enough to surprise you. 🏞Route: Sagrada Familia ~ Casa Milà ~ Casa Batlló ~ Park Güell ~ Casa Vicens 1⃣Sagrada Familia (Basílica de la Sagrada Familia) This church, which has been under construction for over 100 years and is still not finished, is incredibly captivating! The fusion of forest elements and religious art, with sunlight streaming through the stained glass windows, naturally composes a melody of light, making you feel like you're in heaven. Architectural features include the biblical stories carved on the exterior, forest-like columns inside, and colorful stained glass windows. 🏞Address: Carrer de Mallorca 401, Barcelona 📜Ticket Information: During the off-season, you can buy the Barcelona Pass. In the peak season, to avoid missing out, you can buy tickets online ranging from 148 to 300 RMB. 🕰Opening Hours: 9:00-20:00 🚖Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 or 5 and get off at Sagrada Familia station. 2⃣Casa Milà (La Pedrera) Entering this 'stone house' is like seeing the God's curves Gaudí talked about. The entire building's exterior undulates like waves, with no right angles and no load-bearing walls. The design uses hollow courtyards to allow double-sided lighting for each household, which is truly a masterpiece. 👉Highlights include not only its unique architectural style but also the knight chimneys on the roof, which are a must-see. 🏞Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 92, Barcelona 📜Ticket Information: Depending on the visiting time, tickets range from 28 to 48 euros. 🕰Opening Hours: 9:00 - 18:30 Thursday to Sunday and holidays: 9:00 - 20:30 Night: 21:00 - 23:00 🚖Transportation: Take Metro Line 3 or 5 and get off at Diagonal station. 3⃣Casa Batlló Casa Batlló is my favorite among Gaudí's buildings. It is said that the building was inspired by the story of Saint George slaying the dragon to save the princess. The entire building is filled with marine life, colorful mosaics, and is a fairy tale in itself. 👉Architectural features include marine elements, fairy tales, and the 'dragon's spine' on the roof. 🏞Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 43, Barcelona 📜Ticket Information: Depending on the visiting area and time, tickets range from 35 to 55 euros. 🕰Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM 🚖Transportation: Take Metro Line 2, 3, or 4 and get off at Passeig de Gràcia station. 4⃣Park Güell (Parc Güell) I was really dazzled by the colorful mosaics in Park Güell, the lizard fountain, the dragon bone pavilion, and the hundred columns hall. Everywhere is so 'Gaudí'. The observation deck offers a panoramic view of the city. 👉The park is divided into free and paid areas. It is recommended to book tickets online in advance and visit in the morning or evening. 🏞Address: Carrer Olot, 7, Barcelona 📜Ticket Information: 10 euros for the park, 14 euros for the park and museum. 🕰Opening Hours: 8:00 - 21:30 🚖Transportation: Take Metro Line 3 and get off at Lesseps or Vallcara station. 5⃣Casa Vicens Passing by Casa Vicens for a quick visit, it is said to be Gaudí's first work, full of Oriental Moorish colors. It is now a museum and relatively less known. If you want to see Gaudí's early works, this is the place. 🏞Address: Carrer de les Carolines, 20-26, 08012 Barcelona 📜Ticket Information: 20 euros 🕰Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM 🚖Transportation: Take Metro Line L3 and get off at Fontana or Lesseps station.