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Caption: CASA BATLLÓ architecture by ANTONIO GAUDÍ
Caption: How thrilled I was, to be waking up in Barcelona. The only thing missing was a steaming
cup of coffee.
My husband was still sleeping, so
I quietly pulled on my clothes, and set out in search of coffee and something sweet.
After walking only a few blocks,
I saw it. Not a cafe, but a most incredible building.
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Caption: A classic Art Nouveau style, but one, shrouded in mystery.
Upon first glance,
I didn't quite see it.
But the longer I looked,
it began to resemble something
completely different.
BONES.
The four story Casa Batlló
is commonly known as
the "House of Bones".
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Caption: In 1904, Inspired by nature, the artist and architect, Antoní Gaudi, began a custom rebuild for the Batlló Family.
Stained glass, mosaic tiles, and wrought ironwork became his medium. His bold creations making each room unique, as he fulfilled his clients one request,
"Create one like no other".
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Caption: Each room was filled with playful suggestions borrowed from
land and sea.
Rolling waves of surf,
A nautilus shell,
A honey comb.
Twists and turns, like a novel waiting to be read.
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Caption: Each as dazzling as the gems on the chandelier.
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Caption: But, the inside was only a prelude to Gaudi's ultimate masterpiece
on the roof.
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Caption: It was the slain dragon of
St. George.
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Caption: EL FIN Much of Gaudi's work resides in Barcelona. Each one more elaborate than the next.
If possible, see them all.
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Caption: ©DONNAKEELE.2015
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