Blog - Page 2 of 9 - Casa Vicens Gaudí

25/05/2022

La casa pairal, The Reus Manuscript

“A house is the family’s miniature nation. The family, as a nation, has a history, exterior relations, changes of government, etc. An independent family has its own house; the family that is not, rents a house. An owned house is the country of birth; a rented house is the country of emigration. This is why … Read more

17/03/2022

Casa Vicens joins the celebrations of the Gran Teatre del Liceu’s 175th Anniversary

Through April 24, Gaudi’s first house is hosting the opera Gaudí, performed in 2004 More than 120 cultural institutions in Catalonia are participating in the project “Museums and Liceu: A Shared History”, in order to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the founding of the Gran Teatre del Liceu in 1847. As part of this project, … Read more

11/02/2022

Casa Vicens, Gaudí’s first house, regains its pre-pandemic economic pace

· Gaudí’s first house increased the number of visitors in 2020 by 43%, reaching 70,572 in 2021 · The visitors to this World Heritage site continue to be culturally-minded people with high standards who are seeking to discover Gaudí’s origins In the second year involving a pandemic, capacity restrictions and a hesitant number of tourists … Read more

20/01/2022

Casa Vicens Gaudí is hosting the first solo exhibition of Filipina artist Nikki Luna in Barcelona

· The artist defends the role of the women who perform invisible work in today’s society, starting from a personal standpoint: the women in her own family Today, Gaudí’s first house is inaugurating an exhibition giving a roots-up presentation of the Philippine community, thanks to Nikki Luna’s conceptual works of art, which invite us to … Read more

12/01/2022

Casa Vicens Gaudí is continuing the restoration of its most iconic room: the smoking room

The recovery of the smoking room’s original colours restores the essence of late 19th-century homes to visitors of this World Heritage Site At Gaudí’s first house the year has started on the tip of a scalpel. After a halt in 2020, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has resumed its commitment to the maximum possible recovery … Read more

16/12/2021

Casa Vicens Gaudí is filled with Romanticism and flowers this Christmas

From December 15, 2021 to January 7, 2022, during your visit to Casa Vicens you will be able to enjoy four artistic displays featuring Romantic Era greenery. This year, Gaudi’s first house recovers the essence and warmth of Christmas with floral displays created using traditional materials and typical Christmas colours: green, red, copper and natural … Read more

08/10/2021

Casa Vicens Gaudí signs a sponsorship agreement with Club Esportiu Europa

· Gaudí’s first house is continuing its support for its neighbourhood in the Vila de Gràcia, in this case as main sponsor of the local football team · This is an unprecedented collaboration for a cultural entity with regard to a sports club Culture supporting the sports sector isn’t exactly common; we could even say … Read more

11/08/2021

Casa Vicens is once again celebrating the Festa Major de Gràcia, with discounts and activities for all throughout its decorated streets.

This year the beauty and uniqueness of Gaudí’s first house once again gets closer to its neighbours and everyone who visits the Festa Major de Gràcia. 25% discount on purchases between 15th and 21st August If you’ve not yet had the chance to discover Gaudí’s first house, why not take advantage of a 25% discount … Read more

05/08/2021

Barcelona in photos: 6 places you cannot miss if you are passionate about Photography

Barcelona is a charming city. If you travel to the Catalan capital, you will soon realize that its streets, monuments, buildings, parks, beaches and mountains will take your breath away. In short, visiting Barcelona is a unique experience. And although there is nothing like discovering it with your own eyes, photography helps us keep memories … Read more

15/07/2021

3 key elements of your visit to Casa Vicens

We all enjoy interesting facts, and although much has been said and written about the great genius of Catalan architecture, Antoni Gaudí, today we enter the first house he created, with three key ideas to look out for during your visit to Gaudí’s first great work: Casa Vicens. The house where nature becomes architecture Casa … Read more