Casa Amatller
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| General information | |
| Location | Barcelona, Spain |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Josep Puig i Cadafalch |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 9 January 1976 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0004199 |
Casa Amatller (Catalan pronunciation: Casa Lleó-Morera, it makes up the three most important buildings in Barcelona's famous Illa de la Discòrdia ("Block of Discord"), noted for its unique, contrasting modern buildings.
The building was originally constructed in 1875, then redesigned as a residence for wealthy
house museum
, café, and the Amatller Institute for Hispanic Art, a scholarly study center. The house is regularly open for scheduled tours.
Gallery
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The entrance foyer of the Casa Amatller in Barcelona. The stairs on the right, in front of the large set of stained glass doors, lead to the stair court. -
Looking up from the Casa Amatller's stair court, at the stained glass ceiling above. -
A rat with a camera, one of the sculpture compositions at the main facade -
Dining room -
Salon -
Bedroom of Antoni Amatller
See also
- List of Modernisme buildings in Barcelona
External links
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