History of Gaud\u00ed’s Casa Vicens from 1883 to the present day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"casa](\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/casa-vicens-history-picture-730x414.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nConstruction of the Casa Vicens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- 1883: <\/strong>Gaud\u00ed was only 31 years old when Manuel Vicens i Montaner entrusted him with his first major project: the construction of a vacation home in La Vila de Gr\u00e0cia, a village at the time far from the centre of Barcelona. The urban expansion of Barcelona has turned this village into a central district of the Catalan capital.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1883-1885<\/strong>: These years correspond to the construction period of the Casa Vicens. Gaud\u00ed was inspired by oriental art and surrounded himself with prestigious craftsmen to create his first large-scale piece of work where straight lines prevail over curved lines, unlike his later masterpieces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Casa Vicens: extensions and alterations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"casa](\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/casa-vicens-history-730x413.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- 1899: <\/strong>The property was sold by Dolors Giralt, widow of Manel Vicens, to Dr. Antonio Jover i Puig, who decided to turn it into his main residence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1925-1927<\/strong>: Gaud\u00ed, being completely absorbed by the construction of the Sagrada Familia<\/a>, recommends the architect Joan Baptista Serra de Martinez. The latter directs the extension of the house and construction of a small temple dedicated to Santa Rita.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1935: <\/strong>Architect Ortenbach Bertran takes over and in turn directs the new extension of the Casa Vicens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1946: <\/strong>Casa Vicens is divided in two and the waterfall designed by Gaud\u00ed is demolished.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1963<\/strong>: The temple dedicated to Santa Rita is also demolished.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Casa Vicens: classified as a historical monument and World Heritage Site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- 1969: <\/strong>Casa Vicens is classified as a historical and artistic monument of national interest by the Spanish government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2005: <\/strong>Casa Vicens is listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, as are other Gaud\u00ed masterpieces such as the crypt of Col\u00f2nia G\u00fcell<\/a>, Casa Batll\u00f3<\/a>, and the fa\u00e7ade of the nativity of the Sagrada Familia<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2014: <\/strong>The Herrero Jover family sells the Casa Vicens to the Andorran bank MoraBanc, who plans to restore it as authentically as possible and turn it into a museum. Their objective is to restore the essence of the house originally created by Gaud\u00ed as much as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Casa Vicens: restoration and opening to the public in 2017<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"symmetrical](\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/symmetrical-facade-casa-vicens-730x414.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- March 2017<\/strong>: A team of architects and craftsmen began to work hard on this major project. The works designed by Gaud\u00ed are restored but not modified. The entire team was careful to preserve or recover as much as possible of the original work from Gaud\u00ed’s time. Thus, for example, Gaud\u00ed’s waterfall demolished in 1946 is faithfully reconstituted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 16 November 2017<\/strong>: La Casa Vicens opens its doors to the public for the first time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Casa Vicens Barcelona: description<\/h2>\n\n\n\nNature, Gaud\u00ed’s main source of inspiration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gaud\u00ed always drew his inspiration from the wonders of nature to create his masterpieces. Casa Vicens, one of his earliest works, is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"gate](\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/gate-casa-vicens-gaudi-barcelona-730x414.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThus, from the street, palm leaves adorn the wrought iron gate of the Casa Vicens (identical to those of the Park G\u00fcell) and carnations decorate the tiles of its fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This reference to nature is also present in all the rooms of the house. In fact, Gaud\u00ed was careful to create a constant dialogue between nature and architecture and harmony between all the interior and exterior spaces of Casa Vicens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fa\u00e7ade of Casa Vicens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"casa](\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/casa-vicens-facade-730x414.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn oriental and Mudejar style, its red and cream fa\u00e7ade covered with green and white ceramic tiles decorated with flowers, offers rectilinear and geometrical forms to the eye of passers-by, uncommon in Gaud\u00ed\u2019s later works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"casa](\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/casa-vicens-street-2-730x414.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe originality of its main fa\u00e7ade <\/strong>comes from the fact that it does not face the street but the garden<\/strong>. At the time of its creation, this fa\u00e7ade had a much wider perspective, the original garden being much larger than now.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe garden of Casa Vicens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"casa](\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/casa-vicens-gardens-730x414.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe garden has been reduced many times. The team that worked on the restoration of the Casa Vicens tried to recreate as much as possible the vegetation and the welcoming atmosphere of the exterior space of the house at the time of its creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the end of the garden, filled with magnolias, palms, and climbing plants, there is a pretty cafeteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"casa](\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/casa-vicens-flowers-730x414.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe interior of Casa Vicens<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe ground floor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The ground floor is the noblest part of the house. This is where the living rooms were located. It has an entrance, a large dining room, a covered gallery, and a very nice smoking room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Casa](\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/room-for-smokers-730x413.jpg\")
The smoking room of the Casa Vicens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe first floor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"casa](\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/casa-vicens-walls-730x414.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOn the first floor, there are two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The walls and ceilings of the various rooms are covered with plant motifs. Always concerned with the smallest details, Gaud\u00ed made sure that the floral motifs in the Vicens’ room differed according to the space dedicated to each of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also designed a nice little orientalist-influenced terrace from which it is possible to peacefully admire the exterior without being seen.<\/p>\n\n\n
![\"design](\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/04\/tickets-post-.png\")
Buy your ticket for the Casa Vicens<\/span>Click here<\/span><\/a> <\/div>\n\n\nThe second floor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"movie](\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/movie-gaudi-casa-vicens-730x414.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe second floor is an exhibition space that provides its visitors with information about the history of the house as well as the revolutionary techniques and materials used by Gaud\u00ed and the craftsmen who participated in its construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The roof terrace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"tower](\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/tower-casa-vicens-730x414.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGaud\u00ed created the first roof terrace of his career. He chose to decorate it with small domes of oriental inspiration that echo the ceramics of the fa\u00e7ade. A sentry walk borders the four inclined planes covered by tiles that allow rainwater to be collected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The basement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The bookstore is located in this space that used to house the coal cellar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is the Casa Vicens worth a visit? Our review<\/h2>\n\n\n\nYes, especially if you are passionate about Gaud\u00ed’s work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gaud\u00ed\u2019s first masterpiece is of a very different architectural style from the other houses of the architect (such as the Casa Batll\u00f3<\/a>, or the Casa Mil\u00e0<\/a>) that he erected later on the elegant Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"casa](\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/casa-batllo-mila-730x414.jpg\")
Casa Mil\u00e0 (Pedrera) on the left and Casa Batll\u00f3 on the right<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFor a first stay in Barcelona, I would recommend you visit the Sagrada Familia<\/a> and the architectural treasures that are more representative of Art Nouveau such as the Casa Batll\u00f3, the Pedrera (or Casa Mil\u00e0) or the Music Palace<\/a> of the architect Dom\u00e9nech i Montaner.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBut if like me, you are passionate about Art Nouveau and want to discover other facets of Gaud\u00ed’s artistic creativity, don’t hesitate to visit Casa Vicens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The advantage of this visit is that it can be done in small groups, like that of the Torre Bellesguard<\/a> or the Palau G\u00fcell<\/a>, and it allows you to understand the incredible architectural evolution of this genius artist. Casa Vicens is well worth a visit, especially if you want to get off the beaten track.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nConstruction of the Casa Vicens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- 1883: <\/strong>Gaud\u00ed was only 31 years old when Manuel Vicens i Montaner entrusted him with his first major project: the construction of a vacation home in La Vila de Gr\u00e0cia, a village at the time far from the centre of Barcelona. The urban expansion of Barcelona has turned this village into a central district of the Catalan capital.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1883-1885<\/strong>: These years correspond to the construction period of the Casa Vicens. Gaud\u00ed was inspired by oriental art and surrounded himself with prestigious craftsmen to create his first large-scale piece of work where straight lines prevail over curved lines, unlike his later masterpieces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Casa Vicens: extensions and alterations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- 1899: <\/strong>The property was sold by Dolors Giralt, widow of Manel Vicens, to Dr. Antonio Jover i Puig, who decided to turn it into his main residence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1925-1927<\/strong>: Gaud\u00ed, being completely absorbed by the construction of the Sagrada Familia<\/a>, recommends the architect Joan Baptista Serra de Martinez. The latter directs the extension of the house and construction of a small temple dedicated to Santa Rita.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1935: <\/strong>Architect Ortenbach Bertran takes over and in turn directs the new extension of the Casa Vicens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1946: <\/strong>Casa Vicens is divided in two and the waterfall designed by Gaud\u00ed is demolished.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1963<\/strong>: The temple dedicated to Santa Rita is also demolished.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Casa Vicens: classified as a historical monument and World Heritage Site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- 1969: <\/strong>Casa Vicens is classified as a historical and artistic monument of national interest by the Spanish government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2005: <\/strong>Casa Vicens is listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, as are other Gaud\u00ed masterpieces such as the crypt of Col\u00f2nia G\u00fcell<\/a>, Casa Batll\u00f3<\/a>, and the fa\u00e7ade of the nativity of the Sagrada Familia<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2014: <\/strong>The Herrero Jover family sells the Casa Vicens to the Andorran bank MoraBanc, who plans to restore it as authentically as possible and turn it into a museum. Their objective is to restore the essence of the house originally created by Gaud\u00ed as much as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Casa Vicens: restoration and opening to the public in 2017<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- March 2017<\/strong>: A team of architects and craftsmen began to work hard on this major project. The works designed by Gaud\u00ed are restored but not modified. The entire team was careful to preserve or recover as much as possible of the original work from Gaud\u00ed’s time. Thus, for example, Gaud\u00ed’s waterfall demolished in 1946 is faithfully reconstituted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 16 November 2017<\/strong>: La Casa Vicens opens its doors to the public for the first time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Casa Vicens Barcelona: description<\/h2>\n\n\n\nNature, Gaud\u00ed’s main source of inspiration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gaud\u00ed always drew his inspiration from the wonders of nature to create his masterpieces. Casa Vicens, one of his earliest works, is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThus, from the street, palm leaves adorn the wrought iron gate of the Casa Vicens (identical to those of the Park G\u00fcell) and carnations decorate the tiles of its fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This reference to nature is also present in all the rooms of the house. In fact, Gaud\u00ed was careful to create a constant dialogue between nature and architecture and harmony between all the interior and exterior spaces of Casa Vicens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fa\u00e7ade of Casa Vicens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn oriental and Mudejar style, its red and cream fa\u00e7ade covered with green and white ceramic tiles decorated with flowers, offers rectilinear and geometrical forms to the eye of passers-by, uncommon in Gaud\u00ed\u2019s later works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe originality of its main fa\u00e7ade <\/strong>comes from the fact that it does not face the street but the garden<\/strong>. At the time of its creation, this fa\u00e7ade had a much wider perspective, the original garden being much larger than now.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe garden of Casa Vicens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe garden has been reduced many times. The team that worked on the restoration of the Casa Vicens tried to recreate as much as possible the vegetation and the welcoming atmosphere of the exterior space of the house at the time of its creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the end of the garden, filled with magnolias, palms, and climbing plants, there is a pretty cafeteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe interior of Casa Vicens<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe ground floor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The ground floor is the noblest part of the house. This is where the living rooms were located. It has an entrance, a large dining room, a covered gallery, and a very nice smoking room.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe smoking room of the Casa Vicens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe first floor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOn the first floor, there are two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The walls and ceilings of the various rooms are covered with plant motifs. Always concerned with the smallest details, Gaud\u00ed made sure that the floral motifs in the Vicens’ room differed according to the space dedicated to each of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also designed a nice little orientalist-influenced terrace from which it is possible to peacefully admire the exterior without being seen.<\/p>\n\n\n
Buy your ticket for the Casa Vicens<\/span>Click here<\/span><\/a> <\/div>\n\n\nThe second floor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe second floor is an exhibition space that provides its visitors with information about the history of the house as well as the revolutionary techniques and materials used by Gaud\u00ed and the craftsmen who participated in its construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The roof terrace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGaud\u00ed created the first roof terrace of his career. He chose to decorate it with small domes of oriental inspiration that echo the ceramics of the fa\u00e7ade. A sentry walk borders the four inclined planes covered by tiles that allow rainwater to be collected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The basement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The bookstore is located in this space that used to house the coal cellar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is the Casa Vicens worth a visit? Our review<\/h2>\n\n\n\nYes, especially if you are passionate about Gaud\u00ed’s work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gaud\u00ed\u2019s first masterpiece is of a very different architectural style from the other houses of the architect (such as the Casa Batll\u00f3<\/a>, or the Casa Mil\u00e0<\/a>) that he erected later on the elegant Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCasa Mil\u00e0 (Pedrera) on the left and Casa Batll\u00f3 on the right<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFor a first stay in Barcelona, I would recommend you visit the Sagrada Familia<\/a> and the architectural treasures that are more representative of Art Nouveau such as the Casa Batll\u00f3, the Pedrera (or Casa Mil\u00e0) or the Music Palace<\/a> of the architect Dom\u00e9nech i Montaner.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBut if like me, you are passionate about Art Nouveau and want to discover other facets of Gaud\u00ed’s artistic creativity, don’t hesitate to visit Casa Vicens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The advantage of this visit is that it can be done in small groups, like that of the Torre Bellesguard<\/a> or the Palau G\u00fcell<\/a>, and it allows you to understand the incredible architectural evolution of this genius artist. Casa Vicens is well worth a visit, especially if you want to get off the beaten track.<\/p>\n\n\n
Casa Vicens: extensions and alterations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- 1899: <\/strong>The property was sold by Dolors Giralt, widow of Manel Vicens, to Dr. Antonio Jover i Puig, who decided to turn it into his main residence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1925-1927<\/strong>: Gaud\u00ed, being completely absorbed by the construction of the Sagrada Familia<\/a>, recommends the architect Joan Baptista Serra de Martinez. The latter directs the extension of the house and construction of a small temple dedicated to Santa Rita.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1935: <\/strong>Architect Ortenbach Bertran takes over and in turn directs the new extension of the Casa Vicens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1946: <\/strong>Casa Vicens is divided in two and the waterfall designed by Gaud\u00ed is demolished.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1963<\/strong>: The temple dedicated to Santa Rita is also demolished.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Casa Vicens: classified as a historical monument and World Heritage Site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- 1969: <\/strong>Casa Vicens is classified as a historical and artistic monument of national interest by the Spanish government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2005: <\/strong>Casa Vicens is listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, as are other Gaud\u00ed masterpieces such as the crypt of Col\u00f2nia G\u00fcell<\/a>, Casa Batll\u00f3<\/a>, and the fa\u00e7ade of the nativity of the Sagrada Familia<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2014: <\/strong>The Herrero Jover family sells the Casa Vicens to the Andorran bank MoraBanc, who plans to restore it as authentically as possible and turn it into a museum. Their objective is to restore the essence of the house originally created by Gaud\u00ed as much as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Casa Vicens: restoration and opening to the public in 2017<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- March 2017<\/strong>: A team of architects and craftsmen began to work hard on this major project. The works designed by Gaud\u00ed are restored but not modified. The entire team was careful to preserve or recover as much as possible of the original work from Gaud\u00ed’s time. Thus, for example, Gaud\u00ed’s waterfall demolished in 1946 is faithfully reconstituted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 16 November 2017<\/strong>: La Casa Vicens opens its doors to the public for the first time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Casa Vicens Barcelona: description<\/h2>\n\n\n\nNature, Gaud\u00ed’s main source of inspiration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gaud\u00ed always drew his inspiration from the wonders of nature to create his masterpieces. Casa Vicens, one of his earliest works, is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThus, from the street, palm leaves adorn the wrought iron gate of the Casa Vicens (identical to those of the Park G\u00fcell) and carnations decorate the tiles of its fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This reference to nature is also present in all the rooms of the house. In fact, Gaud\u00ed was careful to create a constant dialogue between nature and architecture and harmony between all the interior and exterior spaces of Casa Vicens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fa\u00e7ade of Casa Vicens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn oriental and Mudejar style, its red and cream fa\u00e7ade covered with green and white ceramic tiles decorated with flowers, offers rectilinear and geometrical forms to the eye of passers-by, uncommon in Gaud\u00ed\u2019s later works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe originality of its main fa\u00e7ade <\/strong>comes from the fact that it does not face the street but the garden<\/strong>. At the time of its creation, this fa\u00e7ade had a much wider perspective, the original garden being much larger than now.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe garden of Casa Vicens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe garden has been reduced many times. The team that worked on the restoration of the Casa Vicens tried to recreate as much as possible the vegetation and the welcoming atmosphere of the exterior space of the house at the time of its creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the end of the garden, filled with magnolias, palms, and climbing plants, there is a pretty cafeteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe interior of Casa Vicens<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe ground floor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The ground floor is the noblest part of the house. This is where the living rooms were located. It has an entrance, a large dining room, a covered gallery, and a very nice smoking room.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe smoking room of the Casa Vicens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe first floor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOn the first floor, there are two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The walls and ceilings of the various rooms are covered with plant motifs. Always concerned with the smallest details, Gaud\u00ed made sure that the floral motifs in the Vicens’ room differed according to the space dedicated to each of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also designed a nice little orientalist-influenced terrace from which it is possible to peacefully admire the exterior without being seen.<\/p>\n\n\n
Buy your ticket for the Casa Vicens<\/span>Click here<\/span><\/a> <\/div>\n\n\nThe second floor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe second floor is an exhibition space that provides its visitors with information about the history of the house as well as the revolutionary techniques and materials used by Gaud\u00ed and the craftsmen who participated in its construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The roof terrace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGaud\u00ed created the first roof terrace of his career. He chose to decorate it with small domes of oriental inspiration that echo the ceramics of the fa\u00e7ade. A sentry walk borders the four inclined planes covered by tiles that allow rainwater to be collected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The basement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The bookstore is located in this space that used to house the coal cellar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is the Casa Vicens worth a visit? Our review<\/h2>\n\n\n\nYes, especially if you are passionate about Gaud\u00ed’s work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gaud\u00ed\u2019s first masterpiece is of a very different architectural style from the other houses of the architect (such as the Casa Batll\u00f3<\/a>, or the Casa Mil\u00e0<\/a>) that he erected later on the elegant Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCasa Mil\u00e0 (Pedrera) on the left and Casa Batll\u00f3 on the right<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFor a first stay in Barcelona, I would recommend you visit the Sagrada Familia<\/a> and the architectural treasures that are more representative of Art Nouveau such as the Casa Batll\u00f3, the Pedrera (or Casa Mil\u00e0) or the Music Palace<\/a> of the architect Dom\u00e9nech i Montaner.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBut if like me, you are passionate about Art Nouveau and want to discover other facets of Gaud\u00ed’s artistic creativity, don’t hesitate to visit Casa Vicens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The advantage of this visit is that it can be done in small groups, like that of the Torre Bellesguard<\/a> or the Palau G\u00fcell<\/a>, and it allows you to understand the incredible architectural evolution of this genius artist. Casa Vicens is well worth a visit, especially if you want to get off the beaten track.<\/p>\n\n\n
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- 1899: <\/strong>The property was sold by Dolors Giralt, widow of Manel Vicens, to Dr. Antonio Jover i Puig, who decided to turn it into his main residence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1925-1927<\/strong>: Gaud\u00ed, being completely absorbed by the construction of the Sagrada Familia<\/a>, recommends the architect Joan Baptista Serra de Martinez. The latter directs the extension of the house and construction of a small temple dedicated to Santa Rita.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1935: <\/strong>Architect Ortenbach Bertran takes over and in turn directs the new extension of the Casa Vicens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1946: <\/strong>Casa Vicens is divided in two and the waterfall designed by Gaud\u00ed is demolished.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1963<\/strong>: The temple dedicated to Santa Rita is also demolished.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Casa Vicens: classified as a historical monument and World Heritage Site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- 1969: <\/strong>Casa Vicens is classified as a historical and artistic monument of national interest by the Spanish government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2005: <\/strong>Casa Vicens is listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, as are other Gaud\u00ed masterpieces such as the crypt of Col\u00f2nia G\u00fcell<\/a>, Casa Batll\u00f3<\/a>, and the fa\u00e7ade of the nativity of the Sagrada Familia<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2014: <\/strong>The Herrero Jover family sells the Casa Vicens to the Andorran bank MoraBanc, who plans to restore it as authentically as possible and turn it into a museum. Their objective is to restore the essence of the house originally created by Gaud\u00ed as much as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Casa Vicens: restoration and opening to the public in 2017<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- March 2017<\/strong>: A team of architects and craftsmen began to work hard on this major project. The works designed by Gaud\u00ed are restored but not modified. The entire team was careful to preserve or recover as much as possible of the original work from Gaud\u00ed’s time. Thus, for example, Gaud\u00ed’s waterfall demolished in 1946 is faithfully reconstituted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 16 November 2017<\/strong>: La Casa Vicens opens its doors to the public for the first time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Casa Vicens Barcelona: description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nature, Gaud\u00ed’s main source of inspiration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gaud\u00ed always drew his inspiration from the wonders of nature to create his masterpieces. Casa Vicens, one of his earliest works, is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThus, from the street, palm leaves adorn the wrought iron gate of the Casa Vicens (identical to those of the Park G\u00fcell) and carnations decorate the tiles of its fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This reference to nature is also present in all the rooms of the house. In fact, Gaud\u00ed was careful to create a constant dialogue between nature and architecture and harmony between all the interior and exterior spaces of Casa Vicens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fa\u00e7ade of Casa Vicens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn oriental and Mudejar style, its red and cream fa\u00e7ade covered with green and white ceramic tiles decorated with flowers, offers rectilinear and geometrical forms to the eye of passers-by, uncommon in Gaud\u00ed\u2019s later works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe originality of its main fa\u00e7ade <\/strong>comes from the fact that it does not face the street but the garden<\/strong>. At the time of its creation, this fa\u00e7ade had a much wider perspective, the original garden being much larger than now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The garden of Casa Vicens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe garden has been reduced many times. The team that worked on the restoration of the Casa Vicens tried to recreate as much as possible the vegetation and the welcoming atmosphere of the exterior space of the house at the time of its creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the end of the garden, filled with magnolias, palms, and climbing plants, there is a pretty cafeteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe interior of Casa Vicens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The ground floor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The ground floor is the noblest part of the house. This is where the living rooms were located. It has an entrance, a large dining room, a covered gallery, and a very nice smoking room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The smoking room of the Casa Vicens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n The first floor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOn the first floor, there are two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The walls and ceilings of the various rooms are covered with plant motifs. Always concerned with the smallest details, Gaud\u00ed made sure that the floral motifs in the Vicens’ room differed according to the space dedicated to each of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also designed a nice little orientalist-influenced terrace from which it is possible to peacefully admire the exterior without being seen.<\/p>\n\n\n
Buy your ticket for the Casa Vicens<\/span>Click here<\/span><\/a> <\/div>\n\n\nThe second floor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe second floor is an exhibition space that provides its visitors with information about the history of the house as well as the revolutionary techniques and materials used by Gaud\u00ed and the craftsmen who participated in its construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The roof terrace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGaud\u00ed created the first roof terrace of his career. He chose to decorate it with small domes of oriental inspiration that echo the ceramics of the fa\u00e7ade. A sentry walk borders the four inclined planes covered by tiles that allow rainwater to be collected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The basement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The bookstore is located in this space that used to house the coal cellar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is the Casa Vicens worth a visit? Our review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Yes, especially if you are passionate about Gaud\u00ed’s work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gaud\u00ed\u2019s first masterpiece is of a very different architectural style from the other houses of the architect (such as the Casa Batll\u00f3<\/a>, or the Casa Mil\u00e0<\/a>) that he erected later on the elegant Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Casa Mil\u00e0 (Pedrera) on the left and Casa Batll\u00f3 on the right<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n For a first stay in Barcelona, I would recommend you visit the Sagrada Familia<\/a> and the architectural treasures that are more representative of Art Nouveau such as the Casa Batll\u00f3, the Pedrera (or Casa Mil\u00e0) or the Music Palace<\/a> of the architect Dom\u00e9nech i Montaner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But if like me, you are passionate about Art Nouveau and want to discover other facets of Gaud\u00ed’s artistic creativity, don’t hesitate to visit Casa Vicens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The advantage of this visit is that it can be done in small groups, like that of the Torre Bellesguard<\/a> or the Palau G\u00fcell<\/a>, and it allows you to understand the incredible architectural evolution of this genius artist. Casa Vicens is well worth a visit, especially if you want to get off the beaten track.<\/p>\n\n\n
- 16 November 2017<\/strong>: La Casa Vicens opens its doors to the public for the first time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- 2005: <\/strong>Casa Vicens is listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, as are other Gaud\u00ed masterpieces such as the crypt of Col\u00f2nia G\u00fcell<\/a>, Casa Batll\u00f3<\/a>, and the fa\u00e7ade of the nativity of the Sagrada Familia<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1925-1927<\/strong>: Gaud\u00ed, being completely absorbed by the construction of the Sagrada Familia<\/a>, recommends the architect Joan Baptista Serra de Martinez. The latter directs the extension of the house and construction of a small temple dedicated to Santa Rita.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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