Casa Amatller Guide

Explore the main building that comprises the Casa Amatller, where Antoni Amatller and his daughter Teresa moved during the 1900s. Witness the colorful glass elements on the gable and the windows with their finely cut glass causing sunlight to reflect differently during various times of the day. Catch a glimpse of several modern technical advancements that were instilled in the building during the time such as its rotating garage where you can find the chocolate shop today.

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Book your Casa Amatller Tickets to visit one of the three buildings of the "Manzana de la Discordia", or Barcelona's apple of discord. The word ‘Manzana’ refers to the competition of the three leading architects of Modernisme- Antoni Gaudí, Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch. Their brilliant works that is, the Casa Amatller, the Casa Lleó Morera and the Casa Batllò comprise the famous three monuments that are located close to each other on the same block. Although they were built around the same time, you can perceive a significant difference in the architecture.

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The Casa Amatller was built for a famous chocolate manufacturer of the time, renowned architect Josep Puig I Cadafalch. One of the most important chocolate manufacturers of the Modernist era, the Amatller family and their chocolates continue to be famous across the globe even today. Learn about the foundation of this chocolate manufacturing family that dates back to the late 18th century with Gabriel Amatller. The family business was then converted into a big industry by his sons in the 1840s.

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Apart from the spectacular architectural work, Puig I Cadafalch has also contributed in the creation of the ornate furniture here. You can see each of these exquisite items displaying intricate Catalan modernist architecture with your Casa Amatller Tickets. The work brings about an integration of the architectural work with the furniture. Apart from this, they also helped bring together splendid artworks for the museum in the Antoni Amatller collection.

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Witness this marvelous creation by Puig I Cadafalch by using your Casa Amatller Tickets and marvel at its ridged facades. This, in combination with the neo-Gothic style seen here, has been inspired by the homes in the Netherlands. The beautiful façade of the monument is quite exceptional with all its adornments using Flemish ornaments. Take a closer look at the intricate workmanship here by artists and artisans under the guidance of Puig, on the cabinetwork, stone, graffito, and ceramics.

Get your Casa Amatller Tickets and admire the breathtaking collections of extensive works of art that have been carefully preserved within the walls of the monument. You can get up and close with these works, most of which are from different eras and thus showcase a unique category of artistry. Enjoy witnessing these collections in their original form, especially the paintings. You can also enjoy viewing a Romanesque altarpiece from 1200, archaeological glass collections of great value, among several others in the collections.