What does Casa Batllo mean in English?

What does Casa Batlló mean in English?

the House of the Dragon
A legendary roof Among other names, Casa Batlló is known as “the House of the Dragon” and the symbolism on its façade is related to the Legend of Saint George, the patron saint of Catalonia. The ceramic tiles that crown the building form a colourful and wavy mantle that resemble a dragon’s back.

What is special about Casa Batlló?

At present, Casa Batlló is a UNESCO World Heritage site and an icon in Barcelona, a must see for those who want to discover Gaudí’s work and modernism at its finest. It is also one of the most highly rated cultural and tourist attractions, welcoming 1 million visitors every year.

What materials are used in Casa Batlló?

Ceramic, glass, wood, iron, stone… The façade of Casa Batlló is a festival of materials and creativity, making these tasks both a demanding and exciting challenge for all the professionals involved. In fact, the canvas that will cover it during this time is a tribute to all of them.

Who constructed Casa Batlló?

Emilio Sala Cortés
Initial Construction In 1877, Casa Batllo, in its original form, was constructed by Emilio Sala Cortés, who was one of Gaudí’s architecture professors.

Where is the Casa Batlló?

Barcelona city
Casa Batlló is a famous building created and designed by Antoni Gaudí between 1904 to 1906. The building is located in the centre of Barcelona city. Casa Batlló has a unique architectural style and is known locally as “Casa Dels Ossos” which means “House of Bones” because of its skeletal appearance.

When was Casa Batlló built?

1904Casa Batlló / Construction started

Who owns Casa Batlló?

the Bernat family
Casa Batlló ceased to be owned by the Batlló family in the 1950s. It was then owned by different wealthy people and companies, until the Bernat family, the founders of the Chupa-Chups company, took over the building in the 1990s. Today they are still the owners, and it is they who restored the house in its entirety.

When was the Casa Batlló?

The building that is now Casa Batlló was built in 1877, commissioned by Lluís Sala Sánchez. It was a classical building without remarkable characteristics within the eclecticism traditional by the end of the 19th century. The building had a basement, a ground floor, four other floors and a garden in the back.

Who originally built Casa Batlló?

Antoni GaudíJosep Maria JujolFrancesc Berenguer i MestresJoan RubióDomènec Sugrañes i GrasJosep Canaleta i Cuadras
Casa Batlló/Architects