'The House of Spikes' might sound like some sort of torture chamber, but it's just the translation of the Gothic castle Casa de les Punxes in Barcelona's Avinguda Diagonal. As one of the most renowned buildings in the city, you won't miss its spiky spires piercing the sky, but the inside of this Catalan building is just as awe-inspiring. With this ticket you get skip the line access to this popular attraction and an informative and entertaining audio guide.

Casa de les Punxes was once three buildings located between the Avinguda Diagonal, Carrer Rosselló and Carrer Bruc. Then in 1905 a visionary architect by the name of Josep Puig i Cadafalch decided they should actually be one building, and that it should look like a northern European fairytale castle.

And, like it was tapped by the wand of a Fairy Godmother - POOF! - Casa de les Punxes sprang to life. Or something like that.

After skipping the entrance line, your audio guide will tell you all about the building project, and its many significant and fanciful features. From the four amazing turrets, through the wrought-iron balconies and stained-glass windows. All the way down to the neo-Gothic style sculptures by Alfons Juyol. It's not just a beautiful building, it also manages to symbolically tell the story of Saint Jordi, the dragon-slaying legend of Catalan history.

Additional Information

• Admission is free to children age 7 and below

Operating Hours

Casa de les Punxes opens from 10:00 hrs to 19:00 hrs daily (Last entrance is at 18:00 hrs)

What You Get

Includes

• Skip-the-line access to Casa de les Punxes
• Audio guide

Excludes

• Personal expenses
• Optional activity fees

How to Use

• Kindly present printed or mobile voucher at the entrance of Casa de les Punxes

Terms and Conditions

Important Notes:

• You can present a printed or mobile copy of the voucher/ticket for this activity
• The voucher/ticket is accepted only at authorised redemption points
• The voucher/ticket is valid only on the date and time specified
• The voucher/ticket cannot be exchanged for cash or used on more than one occasion unless otherwise stated.
• Any alteration(s) on the e-ticket will not be accepted by Travel Recommends and the appointed merchant
• In the event of late comers/no shows, it would be considered cancellation and no refund will be given.
• Travel Recommends reserves the right to adjust the prices based on current exchange rates without prior notice.

Cancellation Policy:

• No refunds will be entertained for cancellations

Upon purchase of the ticket, you will receive an email confirmation with e-ticket/e-voucher within two days. Tours and tickets are subjected to availability and are not confirmed until a second confirmation email is received.