Just down the street from the well know Casa Batllo, stands one of the most striking modernist buildings in Barcelona. Casa Lleó Morera stands on the corner of Passeig de Gràcia and Career del Consell de Cent. Look up high, peering through the tree greenery that tries to conceal this architectural delight. Even in a summer that has scorched many leaves into brown crumbs, it was hard to see the colourful interior of the tempietto so far above the street.
Casa Lleó Morera, Passeig de Gràcia 35, Barcelona, August 2018
This remodelling of this family home was carried out between 1902 and early 1906 by Domènech i Montaner, with many of the ornate sculptural details being the work of Eusebio Arnau. In summer 1906, in Barcelona’s Annual Building Competition, the Casa Lleó i Morera was awarded the prize for the best artistic building of 1905.
Much of the iron work reflects the building’s name, Lleó (lion) Morera (mulberry), On the first floor balcony, there are four nymphs, each carrying a new twentieth century invention: camera, lightbulb, phonograph and telephone.
Unfortunately, the building is not open to the public so the best I can offer is a little peak from my photos, and an online virtual tour over here.
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 20 August 2018
Posted as part of All Seasons
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What a fantastic building! I love seeing such architecture and your photos show it off so well!
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We were in Barcelona last summer and I saw this building. It really is glorious! My favourite was the Palau de Musica though. Loved it!
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Yes, the Palau is amazing
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Oops, I clicked before I saw the website,etc. – I don’t want to confuse you – for ALL SEASONS it’s now junie15 blooms email
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Wow, wow, wow! Not fair that Spain has all be stunning architecture (a little exaggerated!) Many thanks Debbie, insanely interesting feature for All Seasons:) Have a lovely week, Blog Friend!
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He was a phenomenal architect, Debs! I loved the Palau de Musica and the hospital near the Sagrada Familia- forgotten its name. 😦 Off to take the tour. 🙂 🙂
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Yes, the Palau de Musica is wonderful. And I haven’t been to the hospital for many years and don’t remember it well.
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The hospital’s been renovated beautifully. Jude did a few posts on it last year. 🙂 🙂
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Yes, they were excellent. I should have thought to get back there. Another time hopefully
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I’ve been there 🙂
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Amazing
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