{"id":7819,"date":"2024-05-01T17:30:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T17:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/?post_type=barcelona&p=7819"},"modified":"2024-06-05T20:54:46","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T20:54:46","slug":"recinte-modernista-de-sant-pau-museu","status":"publish","type":"barcelona","link":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/de\/barcelona\/recinte-modernista-de-sant-pau-museu","title":{"rendered":"Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau – Museu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Barcelona is a city whose architectural beauty and grandeur is so great in places that even its old hospitals find second lives as tourist attractions. That\u2019s the case with\u00a0Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau, a large public facility designed in the inimitable\u00a0Modernisme\u00a0<\/em>style by Llu\u00eds Dom\u00e8nech i Montaner that throughout the twentieth century served as one of the city\u2019s major hospitals. Medical services have long since moved elsewhere, which means visitors today can stroll the attraction\u2019s beautiful grounds, enjoying its memorable buildings and elegant courtyards while exploring a series of exhibitions that shed light on the history of the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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History of Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though the oldest surviving hospitals in Barcelona have roots that date back to the 1400s, the attraction known today as Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau got its start in 1902, when work began on architect Llu\u00eds Dom\u00e8nech i Montaner\u2019s ambitious plan to build a 48-building hospital complex according to the design principles he\u2019d devised as one of the foremost minds behind the Catalan Art Nouveau (or Modernisme<\/em>) movement. Despite the original plan, only 27 structures actually got built; of these 27 buildings, a mere 16 correspond to Dom\u00e8nech i Montaner\u2019s vision. Nonetheless, the results (completed in 1930 under the guidance of Dom\u00e8nech i Montaner\u2019s son) would become standout features of the already architecturally fabulous Barcelona cityscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1997, Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside another one of Dom\u00e8nech i Montaner\u2019s most famous creations, the Palau de la M\u00fasica Catalana (which is located 15 minutes away, near such other attractions as Museu d’Historia de Barcelona<\/a>, Moco Museum Barcelona<\/a>, and Museu Frederic Mar\u00e8s<\/a>). Over the course of the next decade, the hospital\u2019s services would be moved to buildings elsewhere in the city. By 2009, enough space had been cleared so that a thorough renovation of the historic hospital could take place. Today, the restored site welcomes visitors from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the many pleasures of a visit to Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau is having the chance to explore the attraction at your own pace during a self-guided visit; this opportunity grants you the time and space to savor the many little design elements and architectural details that make this place special. And from vibrantly colored mosaics adorning tower-like rooftops to breathtaking banks of stained-glass windows, there\u2019s plenty here to appreciate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within the interior of one of the site\u2019s oldest buildings, the Sant Salvador Pavilion, you\u2019ll find a series of exhibits that tell the story of medicine in Barcelona over the course of the past 600 years. This permanent installation is full of historic medical artifacts that remind visitors of the beautiful site\u2019s primary purpose: healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the Sant Rafael presents a preserved hospital ward, allowing you to experience the space exactly as it would have appeared about 100 years ago. Throughout the year, the Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau also stages temporary exhibitions across its grounds on a variety of subjects, topics, and themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More to See and Do at Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the right preparation, a visit to Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau can become one of your Barcelona trip\u2019s highlights. Here are a few more things to keep in mind while planning your outing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*There are several ways to visit Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau. The simplest option is the so-called \u201cself-guided visit,\u201d which comes with an attraction map and entitles you to peruse the site at your leisure (though most individuals can cover the highlights in 45-60 minutes). For a few euros more, you can upgrade your self-guided visit to include an audio guide. Guided tours of Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau are also available; these last about 75 minutes, but are currently being offered only in Catalan and Spanish. You\u2019ll want to check to see if this has changed prior to your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Families visiting Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau with children between the ages of six and 11 years old will want to consider purchasing \u201cFamily Visit\u201d tickets. This admission package not only gets you and the little ones in the door, but it provides your kids with a backpack, map, binoculars, colored pencils, and age-appropriate explanatory materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Given the significant size of its footprint, it comes as no surprise that Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau plays host to all different types of activities. For an up-to-date list of events, concerts, and more that might be taking place here when you\u2019re planning to visit, check out the attraction\u2019s official website in advance of your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*The Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau gift shop is a wonderful place to pick up all manner of Art Nouveau-themed books, souvenirs, and accessories. From affordable knickknacks to heirloom-quality homeware, this well-curated shop has a little bit of something for everyone who holds an interest in Modernisme<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau Should Be on Your Must-See List<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While Antoni Gaud\u00ed deserves all the credit he receives\u2014attractions like Sagrada Familia<\/a> and Casa Batll\u00f3<\/a> are legendary for a reason, absolutely must-see destinations if it\u2019s your first time in the city\u2014contemporary Barcelona\u2019s sightseeing fixation on works by the original \u201cstarchitect\u201d means that many of its other architectural treasures tend to get overlooked. That\u2019s definitely the case when it comes to Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau. This sprawling complex is full of beautiful buildings, peaceful courtyards, stylish details, and colorful flourishes. If you\u2019re looking to experience some of Barcelona\u2019s grandest architecture without elbowing your way through crowds, make time to visit Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau is the crowning achievement of architect Llu\u00eds Dom\u00e8nech i Montaner, whose striking designs guaranteed this former hospital complex was full of memorable buildings, lovely courtyards, and peaceful gardens. Today the renovated site is open for self-guided visits, guided tours, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","type_of_thing_to_do":[4662],"class_list":["post-7819","barcelona","type-barcelona","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","type_of_thing_to_do-photo-featured-attraction"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/barcelona\/7819","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/barcelona"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/barcelona"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7819"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/barcelona\/7819\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8651,"href":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/barcelona\/7819\/revisions\/8651"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7819"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"type_of_thing_to_do","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/type_of_thing_to_do?post=7819"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}