Casa Vicens

Today I had the pleasure of visiting Casa Vicens, the first house that Antoni Guadi designed. I had never heard of the place until I was out walking with India earlier this week and an older American couple asked me for directions to Casa Vicens. I told them that I had never heard of it before, but would be able to locate it on the map app on my phone. To my surprise, the house was in my neighborhood, Gracia, so after my walk, I looked it up online.

It has only be open to the public for about six months thus the explanation for not hearing about it before. Gaudi designed the house as a summer home for Signor Vicens in the late 1800s. At that time, Gracia was still a village and apparently a good place for well to do people to spend their summers. The house has recently been restored and it is extremely impressive.

It is a short walk to Case Vicens from our apartment so I am excited that is gem is so close by! The colors are amazing and the style is different than Gaudi's other works. It has some Arabic influence, as well as, Asian touches. There were just a few other visitors when I was there and I am not sure if that is because it was early in the day or if people just don't know about it yet, but I enjoyed the tranquility. I will certainly recommend it as a destination for friends and family who come to visit Barcelona!

Case Vicens from the street. 

Even the fence/gate is intricate.

The fireplace.

This would be a nice porch to hang out on!

This tile is prolific throughout the house.

I love the mix of colors and design.

Another little outside space.

Up on the roof!

Another roof perspective.

Just amazing!

One last picture as I left!