Casa Battlo

After the Sagrada Familia, we walked over to the Casa Battlo, stopping for another nice lunch at a place called La Trufa Negra. A bit more upscale, for us, but still 3 courses, etc., for under 12 euros. When we were in Barcelona in 2010 we toured La Pedrera, the larger apartment building Gaudi designed in the Eixample and just looked at the Casa Battla exterior a couple different times, including at night. This time we decided to go into the Casa Battlo--fortunately most of Spain's cultural institutions, public and private, give reasonably good discounts for us elders. The Spanish term for "pensioners" or "senior citizens" is "jubilado," which we think is cool. Anyhow, Vicki thought Casa Battla, designed originally as a private family residence, was particularly good, so I'll give it two posts. Personally, I still prefer La Pedrera. More to see, including period furnishings. Pretty much the same in terms of style.

Exterior view; off the web

Heating stove area near the main living room

Ceiling in the main living area

One of a couple of light wells

Window looking into it

Hallway

One of a number of historical photos
showing interior decor, much designed by
Gaudi

Leading out to the back terrace; the woodwork is exquisite;
but so is the brickwork, the ironwork, the ceramic work, the
glasswork, etc.; nothing like having a transformational genius
working from an unlimited budget, in an epoch that
worshipped beauty and originality

Outside, fish pond decor

Back side of Casa Battlo, from the terrace

Moi, on the terrace