Barcelona is known for its iconic architecture. These structures are the reason why millions of tourists throng the city every year. One of these buildings is Casa Batllo, located in the center of the city and designed by the revered Catalan genius, Antoni Gaudí.
While the Catalan bourgeoisie is responsible for the transformation of the Passeig de Gracia, none of this would have been possible without the modernist Catalan architects. Just like Gaudi, other architects were reforming houses and bringing modernist style to Barcelona. These houses were also competing with each other for awards from the Barcelona City Council, earning this period the name ‘ The Bone of Contention’. The four other most prominent houses on this street that helped transform the face of Passeig de Gracia are Casa Amatller by Josep Puig i Cadafalch, Casa Lleó Morera by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, Casa Mulleras by Enric Sagnier and Casa Josefina Bonet by Marcel-li Coquillat.
Since the 1990s, Casa Batllo has been taken care of by the Bernat family. Since 1995, the house has been open to the public for conducting events. Since 2002, coinciding with the International Year of Gaudí, they began offering cultural visits to Casa Batlló.
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A. While the original building was built in 1877 by Emilio Sala Cortés. It was renovated by Antoni Gaudi between 1904 and 1906.
A. Casa Batllo is located at Passeig de Gràcia, 43, 08007 Barcelona, España.
Yes, Casa Batllo tickets are available online. You can buy them here.
A. Casa Battlo was designed by Antoni Gaudi.
A. Gaudi renovated the house between 1904 to 1906, giving him about two years to create the Casa Batllo we know today.
A. Casa Batlló is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Designed by Antoni Gaudi, the building is a must-visit attraction for anyone who wishes to understand and marvel at Gaudí's work.
A. The Batllo family lived in the house between 1900 to 1954.
A. No one currently resides at Casa Battlo. Today, it is acts as a tourist attraction for those who wish to understand Gaudi's genius. It also acts as a venue for events.
A. The other four prominent structures on Passeig de Gracia are Casa Amatller by Josep Puig i Cadafalch, Casa Lleó Morera by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, Casa Mulleras by Enric Sagnier and Casa Josefina Bonet by Marcel-li Coquillat.
A. Casa Batllo quite literally translates to 'House of Batllo', which makes sense since the house went through the transformations that made it the cultural asset it is today after Josef Batllo purchased the house. It is also locally called Casa dels ossos (House of Bones), because of the bone-like structure of the house.
A. The original building was constructed in 1877, which makes Casa Batllo 144 years old. However, it has been only 115 years since Gaudi renovated the house.
Yes, today, Casa Batllo is open to visitors for cultural visits so that they can learn about and admire Antoni Gaudi's genius.
A. Casa Batllo is designed in the style of Modernisme or Art Nouveau.
A. Gaudi completed his work on Casa Batllo between 1904 and 1906.
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