Antoni Gaudí
Spain is the birthplace of Antoni Gaudí and any art buff would not miss to witness first hand, the works of the renowned Catalan Mordernist. The master creations of his are inspired by organic shapes of nature and is a marriage of religon, nature and archeiture/ As a master creator of all times, One of his masterpieces was the Casa Batlló.
And I, was extremely excited to appreciate is masterpieces, live.
The trick here is really not to rush and take your time. Better if your companions appreciate art and the visuals as much as you too.
And I, was extremely excited to appreciate is masterpieces, live.
The trick here is really not to rush and take your time. Better if your companions appreciate art and the visuals as much as you too.
Conveniently located in the main grand shopping district of Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia littered with modernist breathtaking architectures housing fashion and lifestyle brands — high street from Puma to Mango exclusive high end brands such as LV and Prada — there is not only shopping to be done, but plenty of sightseeings too,
Casa Batlló
Casa Batlló is one such unique outstanding structure, a witness to Modernism and a legend, right in the heart of Barcelona and was really a sight to behold.
From afar, you can't miss out it's weird-out of this world built up. Curvy flows winding around makes up the outline as if all meting into one. Distorted looking windows and pretty colored-stained glasses reflected upon the sunshine. Lots of mosaics and ceramic tiles.
The asymmetrical game here is strong. Things looked distorted but yet are upright.
Pure Magical and enchanting. Casa Batlló is a place to discover hidden treasure. Enjoy this little piece of wonderland.
Spot it
From afar the Casa Batlló is not the easiest to recognize especially since it's flanked by other modernist buildings on either side.
However on closer scrutiny, you will be able to easy point out
TIPS: Purchase Tickets in Advanced
As free-and-easy travelers, it's important to purchase and book your tickets before you arrive, ONLINE. This will skip you plenty of queue and waiting time. Very useful.
However you have to first determine which day and time slot to visit and stick to it.
However you have to first determine which day and time slot to visit and stick to it.
Tickets include an audio guide and a Smartguide-VR (Virtual Reality) interaction handset.
Before Pokemon Go was launched, this VR technology already exists in Spain and used in Museums.
It's very nice, you walk and listen to the guide at your own pace.
It's very nice, you walk and listen to the guide at your own pace.
Catch pokemons! No, rather,see visuals come alive. Fascinating stuff.
Roof Terrace of all whims
https://www.casabatllo.es/en/
Opens: 9am to 9pm
( of course, day time will be better for photography)
Opens: 9am to 9pm
( of course, day time will be better for photography)
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