Casa Batlló (House of Bones)

Casa Batlló is an unusual architectural monument that is located in the center of Barcelona, in the Eixample district, on Avenida Paseo de Gracia. This building is a residential house built in 1877 and reconstructed in 1904-1906 by the brilliant Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Casa Batlló is an example of Art Nouveau architecture of the early 20th century and is quite a visited attraction of the city. Barcelonans call it the “House of Bones”, as the curved architectural forms resemble parts of the skeleton of a mythological animal.

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‘ Barcelona, then it became a national monument of Catalonia. And since 2005, the architectural landmark has been inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Every corner of this unusual building has its own story, and to the delight of tourists, the Casa Batlló opens its doors as a museum. There are guided tours that show guests the mezzanine, attic, open roof terrace, the famous chimneys, the patio, the spacious entrance hall and the elegant grand staircase. You can visit the Barcelona landmark any day, as it is open for visits without weekends.

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