Gaudi Architecture Tells a Story in Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Recently we were in Barcelona, and, as I do each time I鈥檓 there, I went to visit some of Gaudi鈥檚 amazing architecture. His buildings are like no others: they move in waves with nary a straight line in sight. No stodgy soldier-like edifices for him.
Antoni Gaudi was one of the leaders of the Catalan Modernism movement which took hold at the end of the 1800s. Barcelona was at the center of this movement and several wonderful examples of this architectural style can still be found there.
Today, we鈥檒l be looking at two of Gaudi鈥檚 buildings and their relationship with two very different Georges: George, the dragon-slayer, and George, the filmmaker 鈥� otherwise known as Saint George and George Lucas.
Casa Batllo started life as a 鈥渘ormal鈥� building, but morphed into something extraordinary under Gaudi鈥檚 renovation which started in 1904. This incredible house is a full-on Gaudi experience. The interior undulates to an aquatic theme, while the outside tells the tale of Catalonia鈥檚 patron saint, Saint George. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Antoni Gaudi was one of the leaders of the Catalan Modernism movement which took hold at the end of the 1800s. Barcelona was at the center of this movement and several wonderful examples of this architectural style can still be found there.
Today, we鈥檒l be looking at two of Gaudi鈥檚 buildings and their relationship with two very different Georges: George, the dragon-slayer, and George, the filmmaker 鈥� otherwise known as Saint George and George Lucas.
Casa Batllo started life as a 鈥渘ormal鈥� building, but morphed into something extraordinary under Gaudi鈥檚 renovation which started in 1904. This incredible house is a full-on Gaudi experience. The interior undulates to an aquatic theme, while the outside tells the tale of Catalonia鈥檚 patron saint, Saint George. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Gaudi Architecture Tells a Story in Barcelona
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Guide Location: Spain » Barcelona
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Margo Lestz
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Casa Batllo
- Casa Mila
- Sagrada Familia Church
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