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Casa Vicens

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The top part of Vila de Gràcia holds a valuable secret: Casa Vicens, one of the first works designed by Antoni Gaudí.

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The budding of a genius

In 1883, the entrepreneur Manel Vicens contacted Antoni Gaudí, a young, unknown architect who had just obtained his degree, and asked him to build a summer residence in the town of Gràcia. The chosen site was on Carrer de les Carolines, next to the convent.

Gaudí designed a building with Arabic, Mudejar and oriental elements, in which straight lines took prominence over the architect’s famous undulating lines, although some of the features that were so typical of his style were then starting to be seen.

Gaudinian spirit

Casa Vicens is covered with green and white tiles that have yellowish details imitating the carnations that grew in the garden; the entrance doors are made of cast iron and filigree and reminiscent of palm leaves; and the arcades, latticework and use of masonry conjure up memories of the Alhambra. Gaudí’s love of nature starts to be visible, and one can go on a treasure hunt to find the phrases, taken from children’s stories, bordering the friezes inside the house. It is said and in fact, reflected in the original plans of the house, that there was once a fountain in the garden in which the water created a permanent rainbow-like effect, but that fountain no longer exists. Only a genius like Gaudí could have planned such a fountain.

The spectacular Casa Vicens, with its glazed tiles that adorn the facades and its oriental air, was classified as a UNESCO heritage site in 2005 and is one of the first works by the unique Antoni Gaudí, in which the characteristics that would make him one of the most original architects ever can still be seen.

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Location and contact

Location and contact

Casa Vicens

Address:
C Carolines, 18*24
Districte:
Gràcia
Neighborhood:
la Vila de Gràcia
City:
Barcelona
Getting there

Timetable and prices

Timetable

Period Dies Hores Preus
De l'1 novembre al 31 març Dilluns de 10.00 h a 15.00 h
Entrada general: 18 €

Entrada reduïda: 16 €

. Estudiant de 12 a 25 anys

. Membres familia nombrosa

. Gent gran (+ 65 anys

. Persones amb discapacitat (un acompanyant gratuït)


Entrada gratuïta:

. Nens fins a 11 anys

. membres de l'ICOM

. Club Super3

. Nit Europea dels Museus

. Dia Internacional dels Museus


Entrada al 50%: Festivitat de Santa Rita



Aquests preus tenen un increment de 2€ a la taquilla

Dimarts, dimecres, dijous, divendres, dissabte i diumenge excepte 31 desembre

Tancat: 25 desembre i 6 gener

 de 10.00 h a 19.00 h
31 desembre de 10.00 h a 17.00 h
De l'1 abril al 31 octubre Cada dia de 10.00 h a 20.00 h

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