Casa Amatller

landmark in Barcelona

#54 in Barcelona / #502 in Spain

by Kent Wang

/ CC BY-SA 2.0

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Casa Amatller in Barcelona, Spain, is a striking example of Catalan Modernisme architecture, designed by the renowned architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch. Completed in 1900, the building forms part of the famous "Illa de la Discòrdia" or "Block of Discord" on Passeig de Gràcia, sharing the block with other architectural masterpieces like Gaudí's Casa Batlló. The design of Casa Amatller is inspired by a mix of Gothic and Flemish architectural styles, featuring a stepped gable, intricate stone carvings, and colorful ceramic tiles.

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