Bellesguard
The Bellesguard Tower is one of Gaudí’s less well-known Barcelona buildings, now, open to the public.
The Torre Bellesguard, which is owned by the Guilera family who is still living in an area of the house, was designed by Antoni Gaudí and built between 1900 and 1909. The incredible building is designed with straight lines, which were hardly ever seen in Gaudi’s word. The layout takes inspiration from the medieval castle where King Martin the Humane had lived, almost identical parts can be seen in the garden’s house.
The history of Bellesguard is closely linked to the history of Catalonia as it matches to the Middle age when Martin the Humane gave to the site its current name. It was also the place where the most famous bandits of Catalonia and Serrallonga, used to hide after committing their crimes.
The building takes its name from its strategic position and magnificent views – in Catalan “Bellesguard” means “beautiful views.”
Bellesguard and the crypt of the Colonia Güell are buildings which Gaudí used as test bed for the architectural solutions that he would have later applied to the Sagrada Familia.
What does your booking include?:
- Audio guided tour: the audio guide of the gardens and inside the Torre Bellesguard in English, Catalan, Spanish, French, Japanese and Russian + informative leaflet.
- Guided tour: guided visit of the gardens and inside the Torre Bellesguard for small groups (18 people max.) in the requested language.
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