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| Sagrada Familia Cathedral |
If there is one artist who was able to
invent a whole new world of fascinating shapes and colours through his
architecture, then this is Antoni Gaudí. A unique, universal artist who
we recommend you discover. Come and see his most famous works such as
the Sagrada Familia Church, Güell Park, Casa Milà House or “El
Capricho”. Where? In Spain, of course.
Everyone
who stands before one of Gaudí’s works has the same sensation: the
structures take on shapes from nature and their beauty is all-consuming.
Gaudí was one of the great representatives of Modernism and he
revolutionised the canons of architecture. This is why some of his work
has been granted the World Heritage designation by UNESCO. Come and join
us on a magical journey through Spain in search of his finest creations
– they are to be found in several different locations:
Catalonia , Gaudí’s great symbol
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| Casa Milà House |
Firstly we would recommend a very special visit:
Reus (in
Tarragona province,
northeastern Spain), the town where the artist was born. There you will
find symbolic sites such as his birth house, the church where he was
baptised and the school he went to. Furthermore, in the “Gaudí Centre”
interactive museum there are 1,200 square metres dedicated to the
architect, with reconstructions of his works you can interact with.
Have you entered the Gaudí-esque world of fantasy yet? Well from Reus, make a journey of just 100 kilometres to Barcelona,
the city where Gaudí’s dreams became reality and reached their pinnacle
of splendour. A stroll around this modern metropolis on the shores of
the Mediterranean is like looking at the city through Gaudí’s eyes,
because you will find emblematic works by him in key spots, such as the Sagrada Familia Cathedral
with its stunning towers reaching more than 100 metres into the air.
Did you know that Gaudí spent 40 years working on this internationally
famous building? Neither should you miss the original fireplaces of Casa Milà House, the colours of the façade at Casa Batlló House, the elegant Güell Palace, Casa Calvet House, Casa Vicens House… You will be captivated.
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| Casa Batlló House |
For a panoramic view of Barcelona, nothing better than a visit to
Güell Park,
a real terrace looking out to sea designed by Gaudí. You will love
strolling amidst the vegetation, while meandering benches and reptiles
that are actually fountains reflect the Mediterranean sunshine in a host
of different colours. A magical atmosphere, unique in the world.
Remember that there are other places around Catalonia with works by Gaudí, besides Barcelona, such as the Crypt at the Colonia Güell, with its spectacular twisted columns, in Santa Coloma de Cervelló, or the Güell Winery building on the Costa del Garraf.
Cantabria
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| Capricho de Gaudí |
There
is also a big Gaudí surprise awaiting you in this part of northern
Spain, facing the Cantabrian Sea. We are talking about the
Capricho de Gaudí, in
Comillas,
a summer residence with strange, dream-like architecture. Its columns
with decorated capitals, the combination of brick and ceramics, its
spiral staircase and its wrought iron balconies will not leave you
indifferent.
Castile-Leon
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| Casa Botines House |
In
inland Spain now, the Region of Castile-León is another destination
where Gaudí put all his imagination to work. Specifically we would
suggest a visit to the city of
León (in
León province), where you will find
Casa Botines House,
also known as Gaudí Palace. You will love this neo-Gothic building with
medieval inspiration. Finally, keep some time for a trip to the
Episcopal Palace in
Astorga (also León province). Its stained glass windows make it look like something out of a fairy tale.
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| Episcopal Palace in Astorga |
All
these buildings are wonders in their own right that will open up your
senses to a weird and wonderful fantasy world. So now you just have to
choose which route to follow. Wherever you go you will discover the
legacy of a genius who was way ahead of his time.
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