Casa Maso (Maso House), Girona

Tucked in among the shops and restaurants that line Ballesteries Street (Carrer de les Ballesteries), a cobbled pedestrian alleyway that runs parallel to the Onyar River, you'll find Mas贸 House (Casa Mas贸). This historic house is the birthplace and family home of renowned Catalan architect Rafael Mas贸. Mas贸 was born in Girona in 1880. He lived, worked, and eventually died in the city in 1935.

A reconstruction of the property was completed by Mas贸 between 1911 and 1919, remodeling four adjacent houses into one large structure. The back of the house has marvelous views overlooking the river. Inside this well-preserved house, you'll find a display of period furniture and stylish decor typical of Catalonia during the early 20th century.

Guided tours are offered to the public to explore this extraordinary house. On your visit through the rooms of the home, you'll see the main entranceway, living room, dining room, kitchen, library, bathroom, and bedrooms. The rooms include beautiful ceramic tiled flooring, textile pieces, and stained glass windows. You will also see some superb paintings, sculptures, and other decorative objects by Mas贸 and from his family collections.

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Sight Name: Casa Maso (Maso House)
Sight Location: Girona, Spain (See walking tours in Girona)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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