The Gaudi Tour
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This is a virtual tour organised by the students, as if they are planning a tour to visit all of Gaudi's buildings. This is part of an eTwinning project.
The Gaudi Tour
- 1. The Gaudi Tour Barcelona Organised by eTwinning Form 1 students St Theresa Girls Secondary Mriehel under the supervision of Ms N Scerri http://hubc.ub.edu/sites/default/files/barcelona.jpg
- 2. The above map shows an overview of all the places we shall be visiting during the tour.
- 3. Barcelona is a tourist destination and offers a good mixture of fun and culture in a modern setting. Barcelona has some unusual and well-known buildings designed by a single architect named Antoni Gaud鱈. His unique approach to the Art Nouveau movement generated some of the most creative buildings ever seen! Even if you dont know anything about architecture or Gaud鱈, when you walk the streets of Barcelona you will intuitively be able to identify a Gaud鱈 building since they are unmistakable. So, if youre interested in experiencing an unusual Barcelona, and you would like to get to know about Antoni Gaudi, why dont you join us in this tour! :) http://www.globotreks.com/destinations/10-gaudi-buildingsbarcelona/ http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ms7XqsC01QI/TEf8WavP-7I/AAAAAAAAAWw/ RnJto3hYqmM/s1600/Guell+Park.jpg http://monkeysandmountains.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ barcelona-tourist-attractions_park-guell-600x448.jpg http://www.cruisekings.co.uk/pictures/Image/Destination% 20Images/barcelona_sagrada.jpg
- 4. APark Guell Located in the city of Barcelona, the Park Guell is one of the most beautiful icons of the city. It's a work of Antoni Gaudi located in the upper part of Barcelona, with wonderful views of the city. Parc G端ell was built between 1900 and 1914 and today it forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage. This is a garden complex that houses a series of dynamically designed buildings, including Gaud鱈s house. Most buildings have the trencadis (surfaces covered with irregular ceramic pieces) that is characteristic of Gaud鱈 and Art Nouveau. The colonnade hall and the terrace with serpentine shapes are the most popular places of this park. This park is the perfect place to walk quietly while enjoying nature and looking at Gaud鱈s artwork. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/ Reptil_Parc_Guell_Barcelona.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d9/Passage_in_parc_guell.JPG http://www.worldalldetails.com/article_image/ spain_barcelona_attraction_621572.jpg http://www.globotreks.com/destinations/10-gaudi-buildings-barcelona/ http://www.parkguell.es/en/guia-entrada-principal
- 5. Dragon at Park Guell G端ell was apparently enchanted with the English gardens and also wanted to re-create this idea in his home city, Barcelona! Hence the English spelling of "Park" up to this day. http://www.colourbox.com/preview/3628705-129833-sculpture-of-a-dragon-in-parkguell-barcelona-spain.jpg http://www.bcn-rentals.com/img/gaudi-tiles-b.jpg http://monkeysandmountains.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/park-guell_trees600x374.jpg
- 6. B La Sagrada Familgia This is the most famous of Gaud鱈s works. This church has been in construction since 1892 and its not expected to be finished until 2030. The church presents a great depiction of the relationship between man, nature, and religion through its architecture and fa巽ade sculptures. Climbing one of its towers will give you a unique view of Barcelona. Gaud鱈 played an active role in directing the construction of the Sagrada Familia until his death in 1926. He would often request that work be modified and adjusted until it was exactly what he had in mind. However today, because of the nature of the existing designs, his work is partly open to interpretation. http://www.barcelonaholidayapartments.co.uk/blog/wp-content/ uploads/2012/07/la_sagrada_familia.jpg http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/gaudi/sagrada-familia.html http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/ff/ Sagrada_Familia_02.jpg http://www.globotreks.com/destinations/10-gaudi-buildings-barcelona/
- 7. Gaudis architectural work can best be described as a gothic naturalism, which means a complex translation of natures forms into the design of buildings and parks. Turtles, seashells, fruit, trees, and other natural forms served as an inspiration for Gaudis work. http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/aeiguana/aeiguana0705/ aeiguana070500050/922772-temple-de-la-sagrada-familia-by-gaudibarcelona.jpg http://www.bestourism.com/img/items/big/7747/SagradaFamilia_Special-interior-design_13832.jpg http://www.gypsynester.com/sagradafamilia8.jpg http://www.forbes.com/sites/johngiuffo/2011/05/12/nature-inbarcelonas-la-sagrada-familia/ Many of the spires have similar fruit motifs, and resemble grapes, apples, or oranges piled on one another as if at a supermarket. There are turtles supporting the bases of columns, s t a i r c a s e s t h a t resemble ammonite molluscs, and the ceiling of the main chamber of the church gives visitors the impression that they are standing beneath the canopy of a majestic forest, with light pouring in from small holes all over. Simply beautiful!
- 8. C Casa Vicens This single-family residence, built for Manuel Vicens was the first Gaud鱈 designed. The site was small (even smaller today after the widening of the street). This early work exhibits several influences, most notably the Moorish (or Mud辿jar) influence, particularly evident at the top. The house is constructed of undressed stone, rough red bricks, and coloured ceramic tiles in checkerboard and floral patterns. Manuel Vicens was the owner of a brick and tile factory so the ceramic tiles pay tribute to his employment. The yellow, zinnia-flowered tile, designed by Gaud鱈, was manufactured by Vicens. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e1/Casa_Vicens_ (Barcelona)_-_8.jpg http://news.spainhouses.net/wp-content/uploads/CasaVicens5.jpg https://www.bluffton.edu/~sullivanm/spain/barcelona/gaudivicens/ gaudivicens.html http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/03/ea/c5/24/ casa-vicens.jpg http://www.gaudiclub.com/ingles/i_vida/fotobras/vicens/ vicens38.jpg
- 9. D Casa Mila (La Pedrera) This is one of Gaud鱈s main residential buildings and one of the most imaginative houses in the history of architecture. This building is more a sculpture than a building. The fa巽ade is a varied and harmonious mass of undulating stone that, along with its forged iron balconies, explores the irregularities of the natural world. UNESCO recognized this building as World Heritage in 1984. Casa Mila Rooftop http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/ Casa_Mila_Rooftop.jpg http://www.spainisculture.com/export/sites/cultura/ multimedia/galerias/monumentos/ casa_mila_barcelona_t0800180.jpg_1306973099.jpg http://www.forbes.com/sites/johngiuffo/2011/05/12/ nature-in-barcelonas-la-sagrada-familia/
- 10. E Casa Batllo` Casa Batll坦 is the result of a total restoration in 1904 of an old conventional house built in 1877. Gaud鱈 used for it the typical constructive elements of the Modernism that include ceramics, stone and forged iron. Even though it was highly criticized by the city during construction for its radical design that broke all the bylaws of the city, in 1906 it was awarded as one of the three best buildings of the year by the Barcelona City Council. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/01/ Casa_Batll%C3%B3_01new.jpg http://www.globotreks.com/destinations/10-gaudi-buildingsbarcelona/
- 11. The structure is based on the theme of an animal come to life, which evokes nature with organic structures and suggestive fantasy. Examples that are most evident include the fa巽ade, which boasts columns representative of bones, and a wavy shape that surrounds the entire face of the building, suggesting movement. The building itself is composed of beautifully coloured mosaic tiles, representing fish scales and aquatic life. The roof of the fa巽ade has giant towers, symbolizing an animals spine, and these are doused with even more mosaic tiles. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cb/ Casa_batllo_roof.jpg http://www.welcome-to-barcelona.com/wp-content/ uploads/2012/02/close-up-of-fa%C3%A7ade.jpg http://www.cometobarcelona.com/blog/ENG/?tag=/casabatllo-barcelona http://promptguides.com/barcelona/_photos/casa_batllo/ casa_batllo_007.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6e/ Casa_batllo_roof_sentinels.JPG
- 12. F Casa Calvet Casa Calvet was built between 1898 and 1900 for the Calvets, a family of textile industrialists. This is Gaudis most conventional work. The stone facade reflects baroque influences, along with its bay windows, sculptural decoration, and interior decorations. The shape of the balconies can be seen as a forerunner to shapes used at Casa Batll坦, where Gaud鱈 turned much more to the inspiration of nature. The roof is topped with two pediments, each supporting a wrought iron cross. They are surrounded by various pieces of stone ornamentation and crowned with statues of San Genis and Saint Peter Calvets saints. https://www.bluffton.edu/~sullivanm/spain/barcelona/gaudicalvet/facdet.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7280/7476695600_e710592edb_o.jpg
- 13. G Park de la Ciutadella Parc de la Ciutadella is one traditional parks in Barcelona. of the largest, The park encourages you to walk along its fountains, sculptures, and other interesting and attractive decorative features. The Cascada is a triumphal arch with waterfall and fountain. The Baroque construction was designed by Josep Fonts竪re and his student Antoni Gaud鱈, based on the Trevi Fountain in Rome. http://blog.lifestylebarcelona.com/parc-de-la-ciutadella/ http://www.wallsave.com/wallpapers/1024x766/spain-barcelonacity/294825/spain-barcelona-city-s-parc-de-la-ciutadella-and -gaudi-294825.jpg
- 14. H Palau Guell This is the palace residence of the G端ell family. The exterior shows a sober fa巽ade that doesnt resemble other projects made by Gaud鱈. On the other hand, the interior and the roof make up for the lack of Gaudiesque elements in the fa巽ade. The central living room has an unusual parabolic dome and the lounge ceiling is perforated by circles that, under the daylight, give the ceiling a planetarium appearance. The roof counts with chimneys and conical vents resembling fir trees. Roof of Palau Guell http://www.apartime.com/barcelona/media/k2/items/ cache/9ad74ebcc3d83e86bcc0098026ed5e9f_L.jpg http://www.globotreks.com/destinations/10-gaudi-buildingsbarcelona/ http://www.globotreks.com/destinations/10-gaudi-buildingsbarcelona/
- 15. Cellar at Palau Guell Ironwork at the entrance http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hNe3jg3SpKo/S9eT3kHnFoI/AAAAAAAAL18/ rE4bjFlHT8A/s1600/PalauGuell_ZH-CN1979918183.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Palau_G%C3% BCell_-_Forjats_entrada.JPG
- 16. I Finca G端ell Finca G端ell is a big property of one of Gaud鱈s biggest client, Eusebi G端ell, the count of G端ell. The most interesting attraction is its entrance iron gate. The complex is composed of two buildings linked by a common monumental cast iron gate adorned with Art Nouveau vegetal fantasies and a medallion with the G of G端ell. The most astonishing feature is its unusual big iron dragon designed by Gaud鱈 in 1885 and completed in the Vallet and Piquer workshops in Barcelona. The gate includes various pieces of forged iron, such as strips, meshes, T-profiles and plates. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/ Pavellons_de_la_Finca_G%C3%BCell_(Barcelona)_-_1.jpg http://www.gaudiclub.com/ingles/i_vida/fincag.html
- 17. J Colonia G端ell The Col嘆nia G端ell is one of the most pioneering purpose-built industrial villages of the 19th century. It is just 20 minutes away from Barcelona. Gaud鱈 developed the architectural innovations of his later works in the church crypt, which has been designated a Unesco World Heritage site. It is considered to be Gaudi's most hidden treasure, his unknown secret! http://www.culturaltravelguide.com/wpcontent/uploads/2011/09/guell-crypt-outsidesitting-area.jpg http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-twqMF50uQrQ/ UL_cxyA9QvI/AAAAAAAAA28/rr5DG-3S808/s1600/ guell-crypt.jpg http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/ColoniaGuell/ _3Ngb8YjSpL3U56ScBHOWcxpDev_Vr2xejfKntWVicos_ _QGuUG067nJvy-aayX-h