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Palau Güell

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  • For an artist, a wealthy patron spells survival. The luck of young Gaudí turned when count Eusebi Güell recognized his talents. In 1886, Güell commissioned Gaudí to build a mansion that would set the count apart from his wealthy neighbours. The result is the Palau Güell, one of Gaudí’s earliest works. An imposing façade gives way to an elaborate interior of lavish pillars and carved wooden ceilings, while the rooftop has a melange of mosaic chimneys.

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C/Nou de la Rambla 3–5 Open for guided visits every 15 mins 10am–6:15pm Mon–Sat Adm €3 Closed for renovations until the end of 2006
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Fantastic chimneys

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