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Casa Batlló

Dreta de l'Eixample

8 story sections20 min 14 s in all

modernist building in Barcelona

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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Casa Batlló2:46

    Welcome, esteemed traveler, to the highly prestigious and deeply historical pah-SAYJ deh GRAH-see-ah, the grand, sweeping boulevard that serves as the luxurious spine of Barcelona's Eixample district. We are currently standing…

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  2. 2The Facade and the House of Bones2:37

    Let us begin our rigorous architectural analysis by standing directly across the boulevard to take in the full, overwhelming impact of the exterior facade. The lower level, encompassing the ground floor and the highly prominent…

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  3. 3The Entrance Hall and the Oceanic Staircase2:23

    We now cross the threshold and step directly into the private, highly atmospheric entrance hall that was utilized exclusively by the Batlló family. The absolute first sensation that strikes the visitor is a profound feeling of…

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  4. 4The Noble Floor and the Mushroom Fireplace2:29

    Having successfully completed our ascent, we now find ourselves standing in the absolute center of the Noble Floor, the vast, highly prestigious principal residence where the wealthy Batlló family lived, entertained, and actively…

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  5. 5The Patio of Lights and Architectural Brilliance2:34

    As we move away from the grand, street-facing salons and transition toward the interior sections of the building, we encounter one of Gaudí's most brilliant, highly effective, and fundamentally functional architectural…

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  6. 6The Attic and the Catenary Arches2:26

    We now ascend via the stairwell to the uppermost enclosed level of the building: the highly atmospheric, remarkably serene attic. This specific spatial environment provides an incredibly stark, almost shocking contrast to the…

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  7. 7The Rooftop and the Dragon Spine2:42

    Finally, we ascend the last flight of stairs and step out into the bright, open air of the spectacular roof terrace, the crowning, undisputed glory of Casa Batlló. Here, high above the bustling, noisy streets of the Eixample,…

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  8. 8Casa Batlló2:17

    As our incredibly detailed, highly analytical exploration of this magnificent structure draws to a deeply satisfying conclusion, we must take a moment to rigorously synthesize the overwhelming architectural and sensory…

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What is Casa Batlló?

Casa Batlló is a place in Dreta de l'Eixample with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationDreta de l'Eixample
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Total length20 min 14 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates41.3916, 2.1649
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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