Casa Batlló is one of my favorite building designed by Antoni Gaudí. It is located on the beautiful Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona Spain. The design is hard to categorize but is built in a similar style to Modernisma or Art Nouveau. It really fits into a category all its own because it is so unique.
Casa Batlló
The house if often referred to as the “House of Bones” because of the way the exterior structure has a skeletal design.
Casa Batlló Windows
There are almost no straight lines in the house. Even the staircase is rounded.
Casa Batlló Staircase
The mushroom shaped fireplace is surrounded by a benches on either side to create a more intimate conversation area.
Casa Batlló Fireplace
The interior windows are even rounded with patterns imprinted on the glass.
Casa Batlló Window
The back patio of the house has interesting tile patterns and ornate iron fencing.
Casa Batlló Back Patio
The roof is one of the more popular areas of the house with uniquely shaped chimneys covered with ceramic tiles.
Casa Batlló Roof Facade
Casa Batlló Chimneys
I would highly recommend a visit to Casa Batlló if you are in Barcelona.
Agness ( says
October 10, 2012 at 11:04 PMGaudi’s masterpiece is truly amazing. I’ve been to Spain, but never in Barcelona, which is a pitty. I really love the photos x What did you do after visiting Casa Batllo?
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Jeff says
October 11, 2012 at 4:55 PMI have been to Barcelona twice and have visited all the major Gaudi building each time. I can not get enough of them. You should definitely visit Barcelona if you go back to Spain.
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