Reus, 14km west of Tarragona, is the birthplace of visionary architect Antoni Gaudí. Though none of Gaudí's buildings can be found in Reus, he was inspired by many of the historic structures in his home town. The superb Gaudí Centre gives a thorough introduction to the man and his global influence through engaging multilingual and audiovisual displays. The inspiration Gaudí found in nature, as well as his thoughtfulness and humility, are portrayed alongside touchable scale models of his designs.
The museum (open extended hours in high season) doubles as the tourist office, and provides a map guiding you to the notable Modernista buildings in Reus. Regular trains and rodalies connect Reus with Tarragona (from €2.50, 15 to 20 minutes).
