Just outside Barcelona, the lesser-known Gaudí awaits you. Come and discover him!
The Gaudí Crypt, a World Heritage Site
In 2005, seven buildings designed by Antoni Gaudí were inscribed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Six of them are extremely well known: the Sagrada Família, La Pedrera, Casa Vicens, Parc Güell, Palau Güell and Casa Batlló. However, the seventh architectural gem in the list, the Crypt of the Colònia Güell, is much less famous. It’s an architectural masterpiece in which the author of impossible works tested his considerable intellect.
La "nova" obra de Gaudí: el Xalet del Catllaràs
Sabies que al Berguedà s’hi amaga una de les obres menys conegudes d’Antoni Gaudí? A la Pobla de Lillet ja ho sabien, entre els veïns i veïnes sempre s'havia comentat; els experts ho sospitaven. Però no ha estat fins aquest 2026 que la Càtedra Gaudí de la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya n’ha certificat definitivament l’autoria.
9 World Heritage buildings
Entering the club of properties inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List is a highly restricted privilege, since the criteria of its selection committee are incredibly strict. That’s what makes it so impressive that the regions of Barcelona boast a total of 9 World Heritage buildings. They’re all must-see attractions for architecture enthusiasts!
Gaudí beyond Barcelona
Industrial buildings, crypts, wineries, gardens... The imagination of the architect Antoni Gaudí knew no bounds and he applied it to any challenge he was given, always in his unmistakable signature style. A century later, we have the good fortune to enjoy several sites in the Barcelona area beyond the capital city. Let’s go on a tour of the works by this genius. Are you ready?
