Summer Nights at Casa Amatller and Casa Lleó Morera is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about two of the most beautiful structures in Barcelona. These exclusive visits started on May 13 and finish on September 24. This is an opportunity not to be missed whilst you’re in Barcelona.
Summer nights at Casa Amatller and Casa Lleó Morera
This fantastic event gives attendees the unique opportunity to visit these emblematic homes designed in the early twentieth century. Both homes are located on the stunning Passeig de Gràcia surrounded by scores of restaurants, bars and shops. During the tours of the two buildings you can learn more about the architects, owners and the homes themselves. The tour finishes with a complimentary glass of cava served in the courtyard of the Casa Lleó Morera.
Summer Nights at Casa Amatller and Casa Lleó Morera showcases two iconic Catalan modernist buildings. Casa Amatller was designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch and was constructed between 1898 and 1900. The home was originally built for a famous chocolatier and is one of the three buildings that are part of Barcelona’s world famous Illa de la Discòrdia (Block of Discord). The Block of Discord is completed by the Casa Batlló and Casa Lleó Morera. Casa Amatller features scores of stained glass windows and distinctive sculptures. The basement features a quaint chocolate shop where you can savour its famous hot chocolate and marvel at the chocolate fountain.
Casa Lleó Morera, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner and completed in 1902, was constructed for the Morera family. The building has been restored on several occasions and is another fantastic example of modernist architecture. Each floor has its own theme and like Casa Amatller has some stunning stained glass windows and mosaics.
Summer Nights at Casa Amatller and Casa Lleó Morera is available across three main languages. Visits begin at 20.00 in English and alternate every Saturday in Catalan and Spanish with these visits beginning at 20.30. The tour starts at Casa Amatller and lasts approximately 1hr 45mins. The combined visit only costs €29 and is a must when you’re in Barcelona.
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How to get to Summer Nights at Casa Amatller and Casa Lleó Morera
By Bus – with the lines 7, 22, 24, 39, 45, B24, N1, N2, N3, N4, N6, N7, N9, V15 & V17
By Metro – with the line L2 (purple line), with the line L3 (green line) and with the line L4 (orange line) Station – Passeig de Gràcia