Casa Amatller is a Catalan modernista building with Gothic influences on Passeig de Gràcia. Designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch, one of the leading figures of Modernisme’s golden age, it was commissioned by the chocolatier Antoni Amatller at the time of the Eixample’s expansion. Its stepped façade, inspired by Flemish townhouses, stands out for its bold geometry and ornamental ceramics. Inside, stained glass, ceramics and Catalan motifs, such as Sant Jordi defeating the dragon, reveal a symbolic world where family heritage and the craft of chocolate-making meet modernista imagination.

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In addition to his work as a chocolatier, Amatller was a keen pioneer of photography. His daughter later transformed the family home into the Institut Amatller d’Art Hispànic, now an international point of reference. You can visit part of the vast photographic archive on the ground floor.
Take a moment to look at the stained glass and mosaics: nothing here is purely decorative. Shapes and colours include subtle references to the chocolate industry that made the house possible. The façade, inspired by Flemish townhouses, stood out and broke with convention.
Don’t hesitate to ask about the chocolate tasting. More than a tasting, it’s a sensory journey through Barcelona’s sweet history.
Although it often stands in the shadow of its better-known neighbour, Casa Amatller keeps its innovative spirit alive through temporary exhibitions and a regular cultural programme.