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Gaudi’s Casa Batlló in Barcelona

16 Sunday Dec 2012

Posted by mrsselfish in Barcelona, Europe, Spain

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Antoni Gaudi, Barcelona, Casa Batllo, Casa Mila, Gaudi, La Pedrera, Spain

Mr. Selfish and I really enjoyed Casa Milà, so we decided to go to Casa Batlló as well. It is another apartment building that was remodeled by Gaudi from 1904-06. Although Casa Batlló was a bit flashier, we enjoyed the views from Casa Milà more.

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Gaudi’s Casa Milà in Barcelona

15 Saturday Dec 2012

Posted by mrsselfish in Barcelona, Europe, Spain

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Antoni Gaudi, Barcelona, Casa Batllo, Casa Mila, Gaudi, La Pedrera, Spain

Mr. Selfish and I spent the week of Thanksgiving in Barcelona. We stayed in a lovely apartment with his parents and his sister. It was nice to have some family time during our selfish year.

Barcelona is known for its Gaudi architecture. I found it interesting that Antoni Gaudi died from his injuries from a tram accident. He was dressed like a bum and no one recognized him at the hospital until it was too late. Gaudi was certainly a character, and his architecture showed his crazy way of thinking.

My favorite work of Gaudi is Casa Milà (better known as La Pedrera). It is an apartment building that was built from 1905-1910 and was designed for a married couple – the Milàs. It was innovative since the façade is self-supporting and an underground car garage was built. I particularly liked the wrought iron decoration of the balconies and windows.

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