Barcelona PavilionvsBasilica de la Sagrada Familia
Both are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Basilica of the Sagrada Familia is the choice of most professionals compared to Pabellon Mies van der Rohe. Basilica of the Sagrada Familia comes in at #8 in Barcelona with approval from 8 publications including Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Let's Go.
Barcelona Pavilion
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Avenida Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia 7, 08038 Barcelona
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Fodor's "One of the masterpieces of the Bauhaus School, the legendary Pavelló Mies van der Rohe... remains a stunning "less is more" study in interlocking planes of white marble, green onyx, and glass." Full review
Frommer's "Directly across the road from the CaixaForum, this serene building stands in welcome contrast to the moderniste style of the Casaramona." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Pavelló Mies van der Rohe is not only a work of breathtaking beauty and simplicity, it is a highly influential building emblematic of the modern movement." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Pabellon Mies van der Rohe is known as one of the first examples of 20th century architecture and is arguably one of the most influential buildings of the last century." Full review
Let's Go "Though the original Barcelona Pavilion was dismantled when the International Exhibition ended in 1930, this faithful 1986 reconstruction recreates the original feel perfectly." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Considered as one of the leading lights of rational architecture, Mies van der Rohe's later installations feature the chair called the chair of Barcelona." Full review
Time Out "Mies van der Rohe built the Pavelló Alemany (German Pavilion) for the 1929 International Exhibition not as a gallery but as a simple reception space." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Serene. Two pools, thick slabs of marble, low ceilings and an artful use of glass create a tranquility that whisks you away from Barcelona’s boisterous hubbub into your own bubble." Full review
Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
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Mallorca 401, 08013 Barcelona Spain
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Concierge "Never mind that it's a cliché: If you see only one sight in Barcelona, head to the Eixample and see Gaudí's resplendent Sagrada Familia."
Frommer's "Gaudí's incomplete masterpiece is one of the city's more idiosyncratic creations -- if you have time to see only one Catalan landmark, you should make it this one." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"If you have time for only one sightseeing outing, this should be it." Full review
Lonely Planet "The spired house to the right is the Casa-Museu Gaudí, where Gaudí lived for most of his last 20 years (1906–26). It contains furniture by him and other memorabilia." Full review
Frommer's "Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) was a profoundly religious man, and from 1912 forward he made the design of this soaring basilica his life’s work." Full review
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Condé Nast Traveler "This Gaudi-designed church is a tour fixture for almost every visitor to Barcelona... “Holy Family” is one of the world’s most debated works of architecture." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "There's quite simply nothing like it in the world." Full review
Let's Go "Featured in every panoramic shot of the city, it’s the Eiffel Tower or Statue of Liberty of Barcleona. It was Gaudi’s lifelong project that he died working on." Full review
Travel + Leisure "As well as being one of the most astonishing churches in the world, La Sagrada Familia is a true symbol of Barcelona." Full review
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Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Gaudí dedicated 40 years of his life to his best-known work, which remains unfinished." Full review
