Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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El Pis de
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Interior Court-
La Pedrera
This furnished
Modern-
ista
flat
(right)
, decorat-
ed with period furni-
ture, is a reconstruction
of a typical bourgeois
flat of late 19th-century
Barcelona. It provides
an engaging contrast
between the staid
middle-class conserva-
tism of the era and
the undeniable wacki-
ness of the outer
building itself.
yard: C/Provença
A brigade of guides
takes a multitude of visi-
tors through here each
day. A closer inspection
of this first courtyard
reveals its beautiful
mosaics and wall paint-
ings lining a swirling,
fairytale staircase.
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Gates
The mastery involved
in these huge, wrought-
iron gates reveals the
influence of Gaudí's
predecessors - four gene-
rations of artisan metal-
workers. The use of iron
is integral to many of
Gaudí's buildings.
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Temporary
Exhibition Room
This gallery space, run by
the Caixa de Catalunya,
holds regular free art ex-
hibitions. It has shown
work by Marc Chagall,
Salvador Dalí, Francis
Bacon and others. The
ceiling
(above)
looks as if
it has been coated with
whisked egg whites.
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Interior Courtyard:
Pg de Gràcia
Like the first courtyard,
here, too, is a grand, ornate
staircase (left). This one is
adorned with a stunning,
floral ceiling painting.
Sight Guide
The Espai Gaudí (attic),
El Pis (fourth floor) and
the rooftop are all
accessible by lift. The
Temporary Exhibition
Room is located upstairs
from the Pg de Gràcia
courtyard. The court-
yards, staircases and
shops are accessible
from the entrance on
the corner of Pg de
Gràcia and C/Provença.
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Auditorium
The auditorium, housed
in the basement, hosts
regular events such as
conferences and concerts.
The adjacent garden offers
visitors a pleasant glimpse
of greenery.
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La Pedrera Shop
A wide range of Gaudí-related memorabilia includes
replicas of the warrior chimneys in ceramic and bronze.
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For more on Antoni Gaudí
See p11
