Place to visit
Casa Vicens, Spain: what it is and when to go
Casa Vicens is a family residence in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain), designed by Antoni Gaudí. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. It has articles in 33 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Family residence in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain), designed by Antoni Gaudí · History
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- BCN Barcelona, 13 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- PH,Mo-Su 10:00-20:00; Dec 25,Jan 01,Jan 06: off
- Website
- casavicens.org
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 41.4035, 2.15063
What it is and where
Casa Vicens is a family residence in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain), designed by Antoni Gaudí. It has articles in 33 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Barcelona, where this site lists 267 more places to see, 3.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.4035, 2.15063; the nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN, Barcelona), 13 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the History places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Casa Vicens is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:19
- FebPossible10:24
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:20
- JunBest time14:59
- JulPossible14:43
- AugPossible13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:37
- DecPossible9:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mercat de la LlibertatMarket470 m
- VibeyardWinery524 m
- Parc de MonterolsMountain in Spain835 m
- Casa FusterResidential building in Gràcia, Spain862 m
- Bodega La RieraWinery866 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: History
- Córdoba, Spain
- Toledo, Spain
- Salamanca
- Sagrada Família: basilica under construction since 1882 in Barcelona, Spain
- Cádiz
- Alcalá de Henares
Every Spain place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Casa Vicens?
It is a family residence in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain), designed by Antoni Gaudí. It has articles in 33 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Casa Vicens?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01.
How do you get to Casa Vicens?
The nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 13 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mercat de la Llibertat, Vibeyard, Parc de Monterols. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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