Casa Batllo
One of Gaudi’s most famous houses. It resembles a dragon, with elements symbolizing the spine, the scaly skin, bones, and skulls of virgins the dragon would eat, and a sword piercing its spine. The dragon is one of the most powerful icons of Catalonian culture, which is why the image of a dragon is depicted […]
outdoor patio
Happy because of free chocolate
La Pedrera
One of Gaudi’s most famous houses. It was his last commission for the rich of Barcelona because he was tired of working for “posh” people. The curves of the building depict ocean waves, and the balconies are meant to resemble seaweed. There is a rooftop pathway, where one of the chimneys located there was actually […]
Catalonian Independence
Catalonians show their pride and their wish for independence from Spain by hanging the Catalonian flag from their balconies. There are 4 types of Catalonian flags: red and yellow stripes, red/yellow stipes with yellow triangle & white star, red/yellow stipes with blue triangle & white star, and a mixture of the latter 2. This version […]
Gaudi’s hand painted tiles that lace the entirety of Parc Guell
La Sagrada Familia
Gaudi’s playful use of light with massive stained glass windows creates an atmosphere unmatched by any other cathedral
The Passion Facade
Gaudi believed there is only a certain amount of light that should be allowed to enter a cathedral. Too much light “blinds people, and blind people can’t see”.
