“Gaudi was a great artist; only those who move the sensitive hearts of gentle people remain,” said architect Le Corbusier.

It’s not at all overrated to spend a day or two or three just gazing and gawking at Antoni Gaudi‘s modernist, Art Nouveau architecture around Barcelona – from early works in Park Güell to Casa Batllo, Casa Vicens, La Pedrera (Casa Milá), and Sagrada Familia. Most of these have online pre-purchase ticketed entry (make certain you are on the official website), but pausing to view them from the outside is also just as stunning.

Below are some photos, even if photos cannot do them justice…

NOTE: I have a couple lessons learned to share: Park Güell has a ticketed and timed entry but they’ll let you in early. Locals get in free anytime and many walk their dogs. Also, the park has nine entrances, so don’t just say “let’s meet at Park Gruell.” Regarding Sagrada Familia, Sunday morning 9 a.m. international mass is a great way to get inside if tickets are sold out for a preferred day or time.