At the end of the 19th century, the region of Catalunya in Northeast Spain underwent a nationalistic cultural revival that gave birth to a form of modernism similar to the art nouveau movement in Europe. This version of Catalan Art Nouveau, in which artists and architects broke with tradition, was centered in Barcelona and lead by Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926). Tourists visiting Barcelona, and fans of leading-edge architecture in particular, should not miss three of his most famous works in the Catalonian city.
A Quintessential Modernist Building
One of the two Gaudi (gow-DEE) creations situated along the classy Passeig de Gracia boulevard is Casa Mila. The apartment minimizes traditional flat surfaces and straight lines by the use of rounded, irregularly spaced openings, and creative ironwork. The roof, balconies, and other elements have a wavelike appearance some associate with the look of melting ice cream. The unconventional building does not use load-bearing walls, but instead relies on pillars and arches. A combination ticket will take visitors inside the apartment and the attic, and to the rooftop for beautiful views of the city.
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