Modernisme along Passeig de Gràcia
A day in Barcelona — 6 stops, about 3.56 km on foot, 52 minutes walking.
A day tracing Catalan Modernisme up one boulevard and into Gràcia, from Gaudí's mature townhouses to the museum pieces behind them and finally his earliest house. About 3.0 km of walking in total, suited to anyone interested in architecture and willing to spend time indoors.
The route, in order
Casa Batlló
Start here while the facade is still in morning light and before the queues on Passeig de Gràcia build.
7 min walk — Head southeast on Pg. de Gràcia toward Carrer del Consell de Cent
Museu del Modernisme de Barcelona
A few steps off the boulevard, this fills in the movement around Gaudí — furniture and paintings that put the houses in context.
8 min walk — Head southwest toward Carrer de Balmes
Font Monumental del Passeig de Gràcia
A short walk back onto Passeig de Gràcia; a pause among the shopfronts before lunch, no ticket needed.
1 min walk — Head north on Pg. de Gràcia toward Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes
Batea
Opens 13:00
Lunch lands here because the kitchen opens at 13:00, and it sits close enough to walk in from the boulevard.
14 min walk — Head northeast on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes toward Pg. de Gràcia
La Pedrera - Casa Milà
Back to the architecture after eating — the rooftop is the reason to come, and afternoon suits it.
22 min walk — Head southwest on Carrer de Provença toward Pg. de Gràcia
Casa Vicens Gaudí
The last leg pushes into Gràcia, away from the boulevard, ending with the house Gaudí built first.