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One of Antoni Gaudi early works is Palau Guell which is a magnificent town house in Barcelona's Raval area very close to La Rambla. Restoration work has been ongoing since 1984 and the building has reopened in 2011 after being completely closed for the seven years to complete the huge job of restore this magnificent building back to its original splendor. The house was commissioned by leading industrialist Eusebi Güell who was estimated to be one of the 25 richest men in the world at the time, Eusebi Güell. Eusebi Guell had married Isabel Lópex i Bru in 1871 and Palau Guell was built in 1875 as the family town house in Barcelona. Entrance of Palau Guell on street Nou de la Rambla. Address Palau Guell ![]() Mushroom shaped pillars in cellar stables which housed horses, coal and firewood. ![]() Antechamber on main floor overlooking Nou de la Rambla ![]() Stained glass window on main floor ![]() Domed ceiling of the central hall with a spire on the outside ![]() The central hall has a small chapel with doors that could be opened when necessary. When the chapel doors were closed this room was used for balls and dancing. ![]() Seating at side of chapel for use during services ![]() Image of original chapel and altar ![]() Hall of lost steps overlooking Nou de la Rambla ![]() ![]() ![]() Bay window room overlooking back terrace ![]() Terrace and back facade ![]() ![]() ![]() Palau Guell roof terrace which features a spire and 20 decorated chimneys ![]() The chimneys are decorated with trencadis mosaic techniques ![]() ![]() The roof spire of the central dome of the interior ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Pictures of Barcelona Pictures of Casa Mila - La Pedrera Pictures - Park Guell Pictures Casa Batllo |
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