{"id":1601,"date":"2016-12-15T11:29:40","date_gmt":"2016-12-15T10:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bonplan_en.anakena.info\/?p=1601"},"modified":"2020-03-23T16:23:34","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T15:23:34","slug":"palau-guell-gaudi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/palau-guell-gaudi\/","title":{"rendered":"Palau G\u00fcell: a superb private residence designed by Gaud\u00ed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Palau Güell, a superb private residence and a UNESCO world heritage sight, was one of the first major works of the worldwide architectural renaissance which took place in the late 19th Century.<\/p>\n

Palau Güell: a luxurious palace in the heart of the city<\/h2>\n

\nIt was built between 1886 and 1891 for Eusebi Güell, a rich industrialist. A close friend and patron of Gaudí, he was also instrumental in the construction of Parc Güell<\/a> and in supporting work on Sagrada Familia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Palau Güell was Eusebi Güell’s family home, and the interiors are incredibly luxurious. The best possible materials and the region’s most talented artisans were put to work on its construction. The relatively austere façade contrasts sharply with the inside of the palace.<\/p>\n

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Palau Güell: restorations<\/h2>\n

\nPalau Güell is a truly fascinating place to visit, as it is the only example of domestic architecture designed by Gaudí and has not undergone any major changes since its creation.<\/p>\n

Time leaves its marks, however, and the house has aged. A number of particularly careful restoration projects have been carried out on the building, the last between 2004 and 2011.<\/p>\n

The latest work was based on an in-depth study of the building’s structure and of Gaudí’s vision for the house. The architect’s wishes were followed to the letter in every respect, particularly in terms of colours and lighting, with spectacular results!<\/p>\n

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Visiting Palau Güell<\/h2>\n

\nVisits to Palau Güell start off in a former store-room, before moving on to the basements, stables, the foyer, various reception rooms, the courtyard, the bedrooms, a bathroom and the terrace. The visit is very thorough, giving access to almost every room in the house.<\/p>\n

Over the course of the visit, you’ll see a number of Gaudí’s signature architectural elements, such as the parabolic arches which feature so prominently at Sagrada Familia or the mosaic chimney-pieces. However, the residence is very different from Gaudí’s best-known works, one of the things which makes it so interesting.<\/p>\n

The wrought iron and carved wood elements of the building are also remarkable.<\/p>\n

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Palau Güell is still well worth seeing, even if you’ve already planned on visiting La Pedrera<\/a> and Casa Batlló<\/a>. In fact, these two masterpieces have more in common with each other than with Palau Güell.<\/p>\n

By visiting the three different sites, you’ll get a good idea of the development of Gaudí’s style over time, and of the true extent of his talent.\n<\/p>\n

Useful information<\/h2>\n

Prices and opportunities for free entry to Palau Güell<\/h3>\n