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Well ... it seems you'd be wrong, because - apparently - the word "gaudy" was on the scene long before the fantastic Gaudí! One thing's for sure ... you'll miss much if you visit Barcelona without getting to know his unusual works ...
Although catergorized under Art Nouveau, his style is unique and very much his own. So let's follow a virtual trail of this famous Spanish architect and look at his works in Barcelona ... antoni gaudi buildings in barcelona ...
Start your Gaudí Trailat Barcelona's Plaça Reial (or, for those of you who prefer plain Castillian Spanish rather than Catalan - the Plaza Real!), which is nice and central, being just off Las Ramblas. A pretty square in its own Next on your agenda will
From the Plaça Reial, make your way to number 43, Passeig de Gracia - which is where Casa Battló is located. This block of apartments was renovated by Gaudi between 1904 and 1906. The lower level is all undulating stone structure, alleviated by beautiful, stained-glass windows. The upper part boasts colourful ceramic and glass mosaics, all topped off by a brightly tiled roof. Inside, the first floor was also decorated by Antoni Gaudi - a fine example of his best interior design work. Save 20% on the entrance with the Barcelona Card!
La Pedrera - or Casa Milà as it's sometimes known - was built by Antoni Gaudi between 1906 and 1910 for the Milà Family. This block, with its unusual, wavy façade, roof-top sculputres and chimneys, plus modern interior marine decoration, is now owned by the Caixa Catalunya Bank, being used chiefly for art exhibitions and concerts.
Turn right off the Passeig de Gracia, walk down the Avinguda Diagonal and, after about 10 minutes, you'll see La Sagrada Familia looming on your left!This impressive basilica is Barcelona's number one attraction! ... and it isn't even finished yet! Started in 1883, Antoni Gaudi unfortunately failed to complete it before his death in 1926. It's still under construction and, when eventually completed, should boast 18 spires - 12 representing the Apostles ... 4 the Evangelists ... the Virgin Mary ... and Jesus Christ. Save 12% on the entrance with the Barcelona Card!
This amazing park by Antoni Gaudi was originally commissioned by Eusebi Guëll and intended for the Barcelona aristocracy. Hansel-and-Gretal-style houses ... dragons ... wonderful stone shapes embedded with colourful mosaics are just a few of the joys to behold! What's more, the entrance is FREE!
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