Garden
Before going into the foyer, why not take a look at the garden? Nowadays it is a small oasis located in the centre of the Gràcia neighbourhood, but when Gaudí designed it, it had larger dimensions and featured a large waterfall and a circular fountain which refreshed the covered porch. In Casa Vicens, Gaudí managed to design a garden which continues into the house, where nature can be found on the walls and ceilings. This helps to create a strong connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.
The current garden is around 300 m², it has various flowerbeds, flowerpots with plants, and a garden roof. It should be noted that the atmosphere of the original late nineteenth century setting has been recreated. Some of the trees that were already on the property have been preserved, such as the oak, which is around 8 meters high or the magnolia which is around 10-12 meters high. The rest are plants which were placed during the rehabilitation of the house, following the characteristics of the plantations from that period.
But what sort of vegetation can we find? More than anything, it can be described as exotic, ornamental and adapted to the shade. As you can see from the buildings around you, the hours of sunshine are scarce.
In our garden you will also find a selection of palm trees, which include the date palm, the Mexican fan palm, groups of palmettos and the Chinese windmill palm. In addition, depending on the season of the year, you can find plants such as camellia, carnation, monstera, Chinese jasmine, roses and lilies.
As well as the flora, there are also some species of animal which have found an ideal habitat in our garden. You can discover reptiles such as the pink dragon, a small reptile with pale pink skin, or the common dragon that is larger and sturdier than the pink variety. You will also see some common lizards.
As you can imagine, birds are also a feature of this garden. We can often see blackbirds, robins, Argentine parrots, pigeons and sparrows, all of which feed on the fruits of the palm trees. The architectural structure of Casa Vicens also provides them with small enclaves which are perfect for nesting and hiding in.
We hope you have enjoyed our garden. Now why not head towards the foyer and begin your journey inside Gaudí’s first house?