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Casa Batlló

Passeig de Gràci,  Barcelona,  Catalunya,   Spain

Casa Batlló is a renowned building located in the heart of Barcelona, Spain, designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí. It is considered one of his masterpieces and a prime example of Modernist architecture. The building is famous for its unique facade, which resembles a dragon, and its innovative design elements.
an interior room with distinctive architectural features
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The image shows two stained glass lamps with a unique, organic design. The lamps are mounted on a textured, net-like surface. The design of the lamps features a pattern of overlapping circles and organic shapes, with a warm yellow light illuminating them from within.
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a large, elegant chandelier featuring multiple light bulbs
a large, elegant chandelier featuring multiple light bulbs ‐ photo by ,
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The image depicts a narrow hallway with a curved ceiling and wooden parquet flooring. The hallway leads to a wooden door with intricate designs and glass panels. The walls are painted white, and there is a light fixture mounted on the ceiling near the door.
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The image depicts an interior view of a building with intricate architectural details. The ceiling features a mosaic of blue and white tiles, while the walls and railings are adorned with detailed, artistic designs. The central focus is a staircase with wooden railings and a glass barrier, leading to a lower level. The lower level has a tiled floor with a pattern of blue and white squares. The overall design is ornate and artistic, suggesting a historical or culturally significant building, possibly a Gaudí creation.
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a section of a building adorned with blue and white tiles
a section of a building adorned with blue and white tiles ‐ photo by ,
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The image depicts an interior space with a unique architectural design. The floor features a patterned tile design with circles and lines, while the walls are painted white. There is a wooden door with metal fittings, and the ceiling has an arched shape. A metal bucket is Barcelonad on the floor near the door. The overall atmosphere suggests a traditional or historic setting.
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The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of modernist or Art Nouveau styles
The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of modernist or Art Nouveau styles ‐ photo by ,
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a long, narrow hallway with a patterned tiled floor and arched ceilings
a long, narrow hallway with a patterned tiled floor and arched ceilings ‐ photo by ,
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The image depicts an interior view of a uniquely designed staircase with smooth, curved white walls and a tiled floor. The staircase is illuminated by natural light coming through a window at the top. The design is modern and minimalist, with a red rope running along the wall for support or decoration.
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The ceiling features smooth, flowing curves and a distinctive light fixture
The ceiling features smooth, flowing curves and a distinctive light fixture  ‐ photo by ,
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distinctive architecture with curved lines, mosaic tiles, and stained glass windows
distinctive architecture with curved lines, mosaic tiles, and stained glass windows ‐ photo by ,
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Patio of Light
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The ceiling features a skylight that allows natural light to illuminate the space
The ceiling features a skylight that allows natural light to illuminate the space ‐ photo by ,
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The image depicts an interior staircase of a building adorned with intricate tile work. The walls are covered with light-colored tiles arranged in geometric patterns, accented with blue tiles. The staircase spirals upwards with wooden railings and doors, showcasing a blend of artistic and functional design elements.
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The Patio of Light
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The Indoor Garden
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Casa Batlló, a renowned architectural work by Antoni Gaudí
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a courtyard with a patterned tiled floor
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whimsical and organic forms
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characteristic of Antoni Gaudí's style
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The architecture is whimsical and organic
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chimneys and vents that are artistically designed
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Casa Batlló

Casa Batlló is Antoni Gaudí’s celebrated, UNESCO-listed modernist masterpiece on Passeig de Gràcia 43 in Barcelona, famed for its organic, skeletal façade, colourful trencadís mosaics, and a dragon-scale roof; it was redesigned by Gaudí between 1904–1906 and is open to the public with guided and self-guided visits (check the official site for tickets and times).

Architectural description

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Façade
A flowing, undulating stone frontage with irregular oval windows, sculpted balconies that resemble jawbones, and a surface covered in trencadís (broken-tile mosaic) in shifting blues and greens. The façade’s lack of straight lines and its vivid ceramic work are signature Gaudí features.
Roof
The tiled roof reads like scales and is commonly interpreted as a dragon, with a cross-topped turret that some link to Saint George (Catalonia’s patron saint).
Interior & light well
Gaudí reconfigured the plan to maximize natural light and ventilation; the central light well is tiled in graduated tones to distribute daylight evenly through the apartments.
Materials & craft
Stone, ironwork, wood and ceramic are used with artisanal detail; the building exemplifies Gaudí’s belief that architecture is a living organism inspired by nature.

References

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Casa Milà (La Pedrera)

Provença, 261-265,  Barcelona,  Catalunya,   Spain

Casa Milà, popularly known as La Pedrera, is a modernist building in Barcelona, Spain, designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí. Built between 1906 and 1912, it is famous for its innovative architectural design, including its undulating stone facade and wrought-iron balconies. La Pedrera is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a cultural center open to the public.
unique, flowing, and organic architecture,
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the iconic Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera
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The building has a curved, organic design with light-colored stone
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interior space with a staircase, columns, and large windows
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circular courtyard
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a ceiling painted with palm trees and a sunset or sunrise sky
a ceiling painted with palm trees and a sunset or sunrise sky ‐ photo by ,
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an interior space with a tropical theme, featuring palm trees and ornate iron railings
an interior space with a tropical theme, featuring palm trees and ornate iron railings ‐ photo by ,
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interior courtyard
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rooftop
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illuminated projections
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Casa Milà (La Pedrera)

Casa Milà (La Pedrera) is Antoni Gaudí’s final private residence in Barcelona, built 1906–1912; it’s famous for its undulating stone façade, sculptural rooftop chimneys, and structural innovations, and today functions as a cultural centre and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Architectural highlights

Undulating façade: A self-supporting stone façade that gives the building a carved, quarry-like appearance; balconies and ironwork were designed by Josep Maria Jujol.
Free-plan interiors: The building’s steel-frame structure allows flexible interior layouts and large, light-filled apartments.
Light wells and ventilation: Gaudí integrated multiple courtyards and ventilation systems to bring daylight and airflow into deep floor plates.
Rooftop sculpture garden: The roof terrace features helmeted, sculptural chimneys and ventilation towers that function as both infrastructure and public sculpture. The rooftop is one of the building’s most celebrated spaces.

Historical and cultural context

Commissioned by Pere Milà and Roser Segimón as a private apartment block; Gaudí treated the project as both housing and an artistic statement
Controversial at the time: Locals initially mocked the design; the nickname La Pedrera reflected contemporary criticism.
Adaptive reuse: Since 2013 the Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera manages visits, exhibitions, and educational programmes that interpret Gaudí’s methods and the building’s history.

References

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Palau Güell

Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 3-5,  Barcelona,  Catalunya,   Spain

Palau Güell is a mansion designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí for the industrial magnate Eusebi Güell. Located in the El Raval neighborhood of Barcelona, Spain, it is one of Gaudí's early works and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The palace is renowned for its innovative use of space and light, as well as its ornate ironwork and parabolic arches.
Carrer Nou de la Rambla
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Carrer Nou de la Rambla
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narrow hallway with a brick floor and stone walls
narrow hallway with a brick floor and stone walls ‐ photo by ,
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a grand staircase with a red carpet
a grand staircase with a red carpet ‐ photo by ,
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marble walls with wooden and metal-framed windows
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interior staircase with a red and floral patterned carpet
interior staircase with a red and floral patterned carpet ‐ photo by ,
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intricately designed wooden ceiling
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grand piano positioned near a stained-glass window
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arched windows with stained glass
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stained glass artwork
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stained glass window featuring intricate designs
stained glass window featuring intricate designs ‐ photo by ,
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stained glass window with intricate designs and vibrant colors
stained glass window with intricate designs and vibrant colors ‐ photo by ,
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detailed view of a building facade
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elegantly designed room with wooden flooring, walls, and ceiling
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a room with golden walls and parquet flooring
a room with golden walls and parquet flooring ‐ photo by ,
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walls and railings are decorated with detailed carvings and gold accents
walls and railings are decorated with detailed carvings and gold accents ‐ photo by ,
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wooden ceiling with elaborate patterns and gold accents
wooden ceiling with elaborate patterns and gold accents ‐ photo by ,
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The ceiling is adorned with intricate designs and a starry night sky effect
The ceiling is adorned with intricate designs and a starry night sky effect ‐ photo by ,
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The space features multiple levels with large windows and stained glass
The space features multiple levels with large windows and stained glass ‐ photo by ,
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the upper levels have large, multi-paned windows with wooden frames
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interior hallway with arched windows and ornate lighting fixtures
interior hallway with arched windows and ornate lighting fixtures ‐ photo by ,
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a large, ornate sofa, several chairs, and a cabinet with a mirror
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The floor has a checkered pattern of light and dark tiles
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gold accents and large, elegant light fixtures
gold accents and large, elegant light fixtures ‐ photo by ,
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wooden doors and windows framed in gold
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Attic Space
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Attic Space
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he image depicts a colorful, mosaic-covered sculpture situated on a brick pedestal, set against a backdrop of modern buildings under a clear blue sky.
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The chimneys are adorned with mosaic tiles in vibrant colors such as red, orange, green
The chimneys are adorned with mosaic tiles in vibrant colors such as red, orange, green ‐ photo by ,
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chimney-like base adorned with mosaic tiles in various shades of green and white
chimney-like base adorned with mosaic tiles in various shades of green and white ‐ photo by ,
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a colorful, mosaic-covered structure on a rooftop
a colorful, mosaic-covered structure on a rooftop ‐ photo by ,
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mosaic-covered tower
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The top of the structure is adorned with a golden, sun-like ornament, which is crowned by a bat-like figure
The top of the structure is adorned with a golden, sun-like ornament, which is crowned by a bat-like figure ‐ photo by ,
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Palau Güell

Palau Güell is an early Antoni Gaudí urban palace in Barcelona, built for industrialist Eusebi Güell between 1886–1888; it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and open to visitors at Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 3–5, Barcelona.

Why Palau Güell matters

Early Gaudí masterwork: It’s one of Gaudí’s first major commissions in Barcelona and already shows motifs he later developed (parabolic arches, inventive ironwork, integrated craftwork).
Social function: Designed as a city palace for entertaining high-society guests, with a ground-level carriage entrance and stables beneath the house.
Innovative interiors: The central reception hall features a tall, domed ceiling with lantern holes that created a “starlit” effect when lit; the owners could discreetly observe guests from upper-floor peepholes.

References

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