Celebrate Art Nouveau Day in Barcelona and commemorate Gaudí's centenary with exclusive open houses and the best urban route on wheels. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Every June 10th, International Art Nouveau Day (Dia Internacional del Modernisme) is celebrated. In 2026, this event is historic as it coincides with the centenary of Antoni Gaudí’s death. Barcelona becomes the epicentre of a movement that transformed the city into living art; therefore, the Barcelona Bus Turístic is the best strategy to tour the city and connect with the transcendence of these days.
June 10th: The Eternal Legacy of the Genius from Reus
The date commemorates the death of two great minds of the movement: Ödön Lechner (1914) and Antoni Gaudí. The Catalan genius passed away on June 10th, 1926, at the Hospital de la Santa Creu after being struck by a tram. A century later, his loss is transformed into a collective tribute to a figure who redefined Barcelona's skyline
How to Get to Key Art Nouveau Monuments
Sagrada Família (Gaudí): The expiatory temple drawing all eyes during this centenary.
- Barcelona Bus Turístic: Sagrada Família stop (Blue Route).
- Metro: Sagrada Família (L2 and L5).
- Bus: 19, 33, 34, D50, H10, and V21.
Casa Batlló and La Pedrera (Gaudí): The two most famous Art Nouveau masterpieces on Passeig de Gràcia, renowned for their organic shapes.
- Barcelona Bus Turístic: Passeig de Gràcia - La Pedrera stop (Red and Blue Routes).
- Metro: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, and L4) or Diagonal (L3 and L5).
- Bus: 7, 22, 24, V15, V17, and H10.
Casa Vicens (Antoni Gaudí): Notable as the architect's very first masterpiece, and rather unknown to many visitors!
- Barcelona Bus Turístic: Park Güell stop (Blue Route).
- Metro: Fontana (L3) and Lesseps (L3).
- Bus: 22, 24, 27, 32, 87, V17, and H6.
You can also take advantage of the unlimited travel with the Hola Barcelona Travel Card to visit the Art Nouveau masterpieces of the architects who followed in Gaudí's footsteps:
Sant Pau Recinte Modernista (Domènech i Montaner): A former hospital designed as a true garden city filled with mosaics.
- Barcelona Bus Turístic: Sant Pau Recinte Modernista stop (Blue Route).
- Metro: Sant Pau | Dos de Maig (L5) or Guinardó | Hospital de Sant Pau (L4).
- Bus: 19, 47, D50, H8, and V23.
Palau de la Música Catalana (Domènech i Montaner): A concert hall world-famous for its colorful Art Nouveau stained-glass windows with floral motifs.
- Barcelona Bus Turístic: Barri Gòtic stop (Red Route) followed by a short walk.
- Metro: Urquinaona (L1 and L4).
- Bus: 19, V15, V17, and H16.
Casa Macaya (Puig i Cadafalch): A pure white jewel featuring beautiful sgraffito work on Passeig de Sant Joan.
- Barcelona Bus Turístic: Passeig de Sant Joan stop (Blue Route).
- Metro: Verdaguer (L4 and L5).
- Bus: 19, 47, D50, and V19.
Güell Pavilions Open Their Doors
On Tuesday, June 9th, the Güell Pavilions (Pavellons Güell), Gaudí's first major commission for Eusebi Güell (1884–1887), will host a free open house from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Av. Pedralbes, 7). This is a fantastic opportunity to admire its famous dragon-shaped iron gate and enjoy guided tours: in English (10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 3:00 PM), Catalan (12:00 PM), or Spanish (1:00 PM).
How to get there:
Barcelona Bus Turístic: Palau Reial - Pavellons Güell stop (Blue Route).
Metro: Palau Reial (L3).
Bus: 7, 33, 67, H6, V5, and V7.
The Perfect Plan: The Art Nouveau Route with Barcelona Bus Turístic
With the hop-on hop-off system, the Barcelona Bus Turístic allows you to design your own itinerary and explore at your own pace. From the open-top upper deck, you will enjoy a unique perspective of the facades, connecting directly with all the aforementioned landmarks in a comfortable, fast, and smart way.
Join the Great Architecture Festival
This June, discover the secrets of the Güell Pavilions, tour the great monuments from the Barcelona Bus Turístic capture the magic of the Gaudí Year at your own pace, and be part of an unforgettable celebration. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
