We came upon
this pretty house by accident, when we moved to the Grácia district in
Barcelona. Paul showed it to me and we took some photos. Later I learnt that
Casa Vicens is one of Gaudí’s first major projects.
It cannot be
visited as it is a private house but for one day only during the whole year
they open up the garden for ‘neighbours and citizens’ on the day of Santa Rita,
on the 22nd of May. I was there bright and early to take photos.
Gaudí
commissioned this building to Manuel Vicens who owned a brick and tile factory,
and the outside of the house pays homage to his business. The building is
characterised by rough bricks and tiles designed by Gaudí. It is asymmetrical
and there are protruding towers from the top.
The house is
fascinating to look at, it is so different to all the houses around it. My
personal favourite bits are the three little angels sitting on the sides.
I personally
think that they let the garden overgrow a bit so it is hard to take nice photos
of it. Here are some of the details of the house.
There’s a
little chapel at the end of the garden where people can pray to Santa Rita.
Some juicy
gossip for the end. Apparently in 2007 they put the house up for sale for a
staggering 27 million euros! Not sure who bought it. You can find it on
C/Carloines, 24.
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