Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau (solo trip)

i had a wonderful visit. very well organised and beautiful place. i got a free visit (so no guide of any kind, just walking around for as long and where i please), and in some areas especially towards the end there was no english translation on the written plaques. otherwise wonderful place, wish it was more well known

As an Art Nouveau lover, visiting Hospital de Sant Pau was absolute heaven. It’s the largest Art Nouveau complex in the world, a masterpiece that combines beauty with practicality. Lluís Domènech i Montaner, its visionary architect, studied over 200 hospitals worldwide before creating this stunning design.

A beautifully restored and colorful old hospital. The atmosphere is great, and it’s fascinating to see what hospitals used to look like back in the days. Many of the buildings, rooms, and offices have been restored and can be visited. Lemon and lime trees grow all over the place, very charming and peaceful place (these days). An unusual place, I enjoyed it ☺️

One of the most beautiful places I visited in Barcelona. The architecture is breathtaking—colorful tiles, stained glass, and domes that feel more like an art museum than a hospital. Walking through the gardens and pavilions was peaceful and not overcrowded like other spots in the city. A bit off the main tourist path, but absolutely worth it.

From the outside it already looks great, but once you get inside — you see it’s much more than just a nice courtyard. The buildings are beautifully restored, with colorful mosaics, stained glass, and vaulted ceilings that feel more like a palace than a hospital. We didn’t use the audio guide — just walked around by ourselves — and still found it totally worth it. There’s a recreated hospital room...