Hello everyone, today I would like to introduce another amazing architectural tourist attraction in Barcelona, Spain, designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudi. This work is Casa Betllo, which is not just a residential home, but also because of its amazing design with unusual shapes and interesting stories that attract millions of tourists every year. It is considered another interesting place for art and architecture in Barcelona.
It is an important place with the most outstanding architecture in Barcelona with a long history. This building was first built in 1877 by architect Emilie Salaustes and has a fairly ordinary structure. In the early 20th century, the Banlue family bought the property and they decided to renovate it by assigning him to be responsible for this project, and the renovation took place from 1904 to 1906.
Casa Betllo, a rural house, underwent a major transformation, evolving from a standard apartment building to the final masterpiece of modernism or Art Nouveau. During this time, he created his most outstanding and famous work at that time. The renovation was both inside and outside, and the front was completely redesigned in a roller shape with colorful mosaic tiles. And there is an innovative balcony that looks like a mask and bones. The front looks like the sea. The organic shape without straight lines looks like liquid waves curving to form a natural pattern, making the food look lively as if it is moving all the time.
My friends and I went to this place at the end of last year. We bought tickets and went in at night. When we arrived, we walked in line and there was an officer checking the ticket. Then we walked in again and there was an officer giving each person a remote control. The remote control has Spanish, English and a few other languages. There will be a number to press to listen to each mobile phone.
Each zone has a number. We pressed that number and listened while looking at the beautiful architecture in front. I was very excited to be in this moment. Looking down at the window, there were many people below waiting to see the beautiful change of lights. At that time, it was near Christmas and there were a lot of people. When there was a light show, there was loud applause in appreciation. At that time, we continued to walk and enjoy the architecture of this house. It is not surprising why there are so many tourists.
The imaginative door that will lead us to the beautiful apartment of Casa Batllo, which was all designed by Gaudí and the craftsmen of that time. The materials used are stained glass, ceramic tiles, wrought iron, and colorful stone ornaments, making it eye-catching.
When you enter, you will see the central entrance hall on the lower floor, which is the private entrance for the family. There is a partition. That area is the first point of the visit inside. It feels like being underwater. There is a turtle shell display with a curved shape. The stairs look outstanding with a handrail carved from hard wood.
Stepping up the stairs from floor to floor, you will see a skylight that lets natural light shine deep inside. This skylight has blue and white tiles, called the Soul Well, located in the middle of the building.
Each skylight has a different size window, which gradually increases from the largest at the bottom to the smallest. The blue wall color has a gradient of darker tones on top and lighter at the bottom, evenly distributed. When standing there, it feels like being in the sea. It is an indescribable feeling, but it is like receiving energy from there.
The rooftop is like a crown. It is outstanding with a dragon-shaped restaurant decorated with rainbow-colored tiles that look like a large dragon.
Walk closer and you will see a lamp post that looks like a warrior's helmet. There is a cross in the four directions on the tower. At night, the light is even more beautiful. Looking down, you can see the view of the street and many people standing below. There is also a bar upstairs.
Before we walked down, there was a staircase decorated with small chains, from the handrail to the top, beautifully and magnificently. At the stairwell, there is a history of people or furniture design in this house for us to read.
Walk to another room that I like. This may not be a Gaudi design, but it should be a modern style. In the room, there is a play of lights. The room tells a story and shines different lights. It's like we are in the middle of space with millions of stars. We sat there for a while to rest and relax and then sat and watched the lights happily.
After that, we walked out of the room and went out the exit. Before leaving, there was a souvenir shop of this place.
And this is a photo and atmosphere of Casa Batllo, another tourist attraction that should not be missed. If anyone goes to Barcelona, Spain, try to visit and experience the atmosphere at least once. And I hope you all like the photos and stories in my posts. Thank you for following. Have a nice day.
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