They say that it is the first house that he designed. Gaudi. Built between 1883 and 1885, its source of inspiration is nature. You can see the three floors and the roof, where you can see a magnificent view of the city.
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2005, located on Paseo de Gràcia as an oasis of oriental and Mudejar aroma, covered with spectacular green tiles and white. It is the first work that he did. the young Gaudí in Barcelona and where he was able to display all his talent. The order was placed by Mr. Manel Viçens y Montaner, exchange and stock broker. This house is one of the examples of the aesthetic and architectural renewal that took place throughout Europe at the end of the 19th century. It is worth highlighting the cast iron fence at the entrance to the property, which represents the palm leaf, and the Moorish carnation flowers that the architect adopts as an ornamental element to the ceramic tiles of the façade. Not only does it ensure that nature is Not only is it present on the outside, but it also manages to penetrate inside the house, creating continuity between both spaces.
Beyond From the decoration, you can guess both the historicist Mudejar style and the Indian and Japanese inspired forms that provoked enthusiasm among the elite of the time in Barcelona. Special attention to the corners of the building, staggered to avoid classic rigidity.
From April 1 to October 14: daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
From October 15 to March 31, Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
December 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.