Casa Vicens Audio Guide
Explore Casa Vicens with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Casa Vicens is a historic family residence in Barcelona, Spain, designed by Antoni Gaudí. It is now preserved as a house museum showcasing Gaudí's early architectural style.
What you will hear
The Grand Facade and Entrance
Establishes the 'Orientalist' style and the signature ceramic manifesto of the house. Includes the iconic sunflower tiles and the palm-leaf iron gate inspired by the site's original flora.
The Sunflower Tiles
Inspired by yellow flowers found on the construction site, these ceramic tiles created a revolutionary repeating pattern.
The Palm Leaf Gate
This remarkable cast-iron gate mimics the organic form of palm fronds, turning industrial material into something lifelike.
The Orientalist Facade
Welcome to Casa Vicens, the first major masterpiece of Antoni Gaudí, where he blended Islamic and local traditions.
The Dining Room and Covered Porch
The heart of the home, showcasing the integration of art and furniture with 32 paintings by Francesc Torrescassana and the airy 'Tribuna' that connects the interior to the garden.
The Dining Room
This central room is a masterpiece of total design, where art is integrated directly into the walls and furniture.
The Private Quarters
Explores the first-floor bedrooms and living spaces, featuring delicate nature-inspired sgraffito and a remarkable trompe-l'oeil ceiling.
The Private Quarters
In the main bedroom, delicate scratched plaster patterns bring the nature of the garden into the intimate interior.
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