Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Part of the magnificent building block, Apple of Discord
- One of the finest examples of modernista architecture
Time required: 10 minutes
Phone: (34) 934 877 217
Web site: http://www.amatller.org/
Opening hours:
Time period | Opening hours |
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Monday to Friday mornings: | Check website |
Admission:
Ticket type | Charge |
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General: | 10 € |
Public transport:
- Subway Line 2: Passeig de Gràcia
- Subway Line 3: Passeig de Gràcia
- Subway Line 4: Passeig de Gràcia
Address: Passeig de Gràcia 41
Photos: (see more photos)
Photo: Klaus Dolle
Things you need to know:
- Casa Amatller is beautiful building between Casa Batlló and Casa Lleó Morera, the three forming together the Apple of Discord (Illa de la Discordia)
- The building is the work of the architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch
- It was a wealthy chocolate maker, Antoni Amatller who commissioned the building
- The designer followed the principles of Urban Gothic palaces with a flat façade, a central courtyard and a staircase leading up to the main rooms
What to do there:
- View from outside and take photos of the building's imposing appearance from the outside
- Enjoy the guided tour including a tasting of Amatller chocolate (advance booking is required)
Tips & Insights:
- Only guided tours are available
- Tickets need to be booked in advance via email or phone (+ 934 877 217)
- No ticket is available at location