5 key things of La Casa Batlló you must know before you go

If you want to learn 5 key things of la Casa Batlló before you visit the building, keep reading. Most probably you will understand why this is one of the most breakthrough buildings during the early XX century that impacted the modern times.

1. La Casa Batlló was designed by Antoni Gaudí, a Catalan architect known for his unique, organic style that incorporated elements of nature into his buildings. This was not only in the exterior but also in all elements inside the house (main hall, stairs, rooms and rooftop). The elements were not just an imitation of the nature itself, but a way to optimize the structure and reach more colors, better air conditioning and natural light to the whole building.

2. The building was commissioned by textile industrialist Josep Batlló and was constructed between 1904 and 1906. Once the building was completed, other wealthy businessmen wanted to have a big and beautiful house and wanted to commission their own buildings. The area (Passeig de Gracia) became the main street to show their economic power to the society.

3. The facade of La Casa Batlló is adorned with intricate mosaics made from broken ceramic tiles, known as "trencadis", and features a number of sculptural elements such as the dragon-shaped roof and the pillars that resemble bones. The whole structure gets often decorated during national fests and relevant dates, and it is one of the most iconic images of the Art Nouveau arround the world.

4. Inside, the building has a number of unusual features such as a roof terrace with undulating walls, a central atrium with a skylight in the shape of a star, and a hall of mirrors with walls made of stained-glass. These innovations that are extremely beautiful were completely unique at the beginning of 1900. No other architect had innovated before with the amount of success and attention that Gaudí had.

5. La Casa Batlló is now a museum and cultural center that is open to the public, and it is considered one of the most important works of Gaudí's career. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. La casa Batlló has an average of more than 1 million visits every year coming from all countries around the world.

These are just 5 highlights of one of the greatest masterpieces from Antoni Gaudí. In case you want to get immersed in the full athmosphere of the genius architect, you can enroll to the Gaudí day tour, so you can discover all the key elements of his universe.

To get more information about the entrance tickets, you can visit https://www.casabatllo.es/