Barcelona, Spain|Hospital de Sant Pau: Catalan Modernist Architecture
Hospital de Sant Pau is one of the most representative Catalan modernist buildings in Barcelona. It was designed by **Lluís Domènech i Montaner** and is a World Cultural Heritage along with the Sagrada Familia. This hospital was originally built to care for the poor, but has now been transformed into a cultural center and is open to the public.
The architectural style is stunning, full of details and Art Nouveau style. The red brick buildings are matched with colorful mosaics and stained glass, and are as beautiful as a palace. The park consists of several independent buildings, each with a unique design, such as mosaic-decorated domes, carved arches, handmade tiles, etc., and details are everywhere. The combination of stained glass and natural light makes the interior space look bright and dreamy.
The hospital has high historical and cultural value. It was once one of the most advanced hospitals in Europe. The design is not only beautiful, but also fully considers the comfort of patients, such as a large amount of green space and lighting design. During the visit, you can learn about the medical equipment and ward design of the past, and feel the humanistic care and forward-looking ideas of the time. The underground passage displays the operation mode of the old hospital and restores the working environment of the medical staff at that time.
Fewer tourists, better visiting experience. Compared with Sagrada Familia or Park Guell, there are fewer tourists here, so you can stroll leisurely and appreciate the beauty of the architecture. There won’t be crowds when taking photos, so it’s easy to take photos of empty scenes or dreamy buildings.
Conveniently located, it can be visited on the same day as the Sagrada Família. The Hospital de São Paulo is about a 10-minute walk from the Sagrada Família. It is recommended to visit it on the same day as the route is smooth. After the visit, you can take a break in a nearby cafe and enjoy the leisurely atmosphere of Barcelona.
Visiting suggestions
✅ Best time to visit: It is recommended to visit in the morning or after 3 pm when there are fewer people and the light is suitable for taking photos.
✅ Ticket information:
The normal ticket price is about 16 euros, and discounted tickets are available for students or those over 65 years old. You can choose to take a guided tour or a self-guided tour, and the guided tour will provide a deeper understanding of the historical background.
✅ Photo highlights: the arches of the entrance building, stained glass, central courtyard, and the interior of the dome.
✅ Itinerary combination: It can be arranged together with attractions such as Sagrada Familia and Passeig de Gracia.
🕰️Business hours: Monday to Sunday 9:30 am to 5 pm.
📍Address: Carrer de Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167, Horta-Guinardó, 08025 Barcelona, Spain
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