Discover the secrets of Casa Batlló on this virtual tour

The materials that Gaudí used to remodel the Batlló house were Trencadis, Iron, Stone and Ceramic.

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Architecture and design

Thanks to the vision of Antonio Gaudí, the Architecture of the Batlló House became one of the icons of Barcelona and Art Nouveau, Being the most used materials for restoration the trencadis, iron, stone and ceramics.

First, it is observed The undulating facade Cover with colored mosaics, followed by The balconies They look like skull fragments. This has a TRANCADIS COATING, Ornamental detail that gives the dreamlike appearance to the building.

On the other hand, The roof is one of Gaudí's most characteristic, With a wavy shape that remembers the arched back of a dragon. While The interior presents decorative elements Very varied such as furniture, decorated stained glass, forged iron elements, among others.

During restoration, Gaudí added a fifth floor To the residence, which consists of a basement, ground floor, main floor with patio, devan, roof, private access to the main floor and a neighborhood ladder, as well as an elevator.

The wavy facade of Casa Batlló covered with colored mosaics, is one of the most iconic in Barcelona.

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Virtual route

This year, The Batlló house opened its doors on a virtual tour on its website, For all those tourists who cannot visit it in person due to the contingency by Coronavirus.

This route includes A 360 ° view of the house, in order to completely appreciate the work of the famous Spanish architect, an icon of modern architecture and naturalistic current.

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