Casa Batlló
Summary: Gaudí-designed home on the “Block of Discord” in the eixample, with a fanciful dragon-inspired roof. Rated ▲ by Rick Steves. Visit-or-skip choice typically comes down to whether you’d rather tour Casa Batlló or casa-amatller next door.
Sources: Barcelona.md, Barcelona Itinerary Planning Your Time.md
Last updated: 2026-05-13
What it is
- One of three competing Modernista houses on the Block of Discord on Passeig de Gràcia.
- Designed by antoni-gaudi.
- Rick Steves: “Gaudí-designed home topped with fanciful dragon-inspired roof” (source: Barcelona.md). Rated ▲.
Itinerary fit
In the two-day plan, Day 2 morning offers an either/or with casa-amatller: “touring La Pedrera and/or one of the Block of Discord houses — Casa Batlló or Casa Amatller (by guided tour only)” (source: Barcelona Itinerary Planning Your Time.md). For most travelers, picking one Block-of-Discord interior plus la-pedrera is enough.