Casa Vicens is an Oriental Revival landmark in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, and a filming location for City of Shadows (2025). Built in 1883-1885, it was designed by Antoni Gaudí, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Gràcia, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Verified facts
- Located in Gràcia, Barcelona
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2723, SRC-2724, SRC-2725, SRC-6896 - Designed by Antoni Gaudí
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2723, SRC-2725, SRC-2724 - Built 1883–1885
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2723, SRC-2724, SRC-3844 - Architectural style: Oriental Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2723, SRC-2725 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (Works of Antoni Gaudí)
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2725, SRC-2724, SRC-7081, SRC-7082 - Appeared in City of Shadows (tv, 2025)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-9480, SRC-9481, SRC-9694
Evidence & sources
- SRC-2723 — Casa Vicens — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2724 — From Casa Vicens to the Sagrada Familia, Architect Antoni Gaudí Left an Indelible Mark on Barcelona — Smithsonian Magazine (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2725 — Works of Antoni Gaudí — UNESCO World Heritage Centre (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3844 — britannica.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6896 — Spain.info (Spanish national tourism board) — Casa Vicens House (Tier 2, official_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7081 — Casa Vicens Gaudí — Heritage and recognitions (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7082 — La Pedrera (Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera) — Casa Vicens, Gaudí's first house (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9480 — www.barcelonaanarchy.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9481 — 4filming.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9694 — Primetimer (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was City of Shadows filmed?
Casa Vicens, in Barcelona, Catalonia, is a real-world filming location used for City of Shadows.
Who designed Casa Vicens?
Casa Vicens was designed by Antoni Gaudí.
Where is Casa Vicens located?
Casa Vicens is located in Barcelona, Catalonia.