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Did you know? The letter of the queen who lost her palace…

By Ferran Garcés  Around this time, in 1415, a book was about to disappear from the old Bellesguard palace. In fact, almost all its books, a large number of trees, and the ownership of its proprietor…  The featured photo shows a page from a manuscript of Décadas by the Roman historian Titus Livius, published in […]

The 28th Edition of Barcelona en las Alturas Comes to Bellesguard

As every November, the winter edition of Bcn en las Alturas, Barcelona’s pioneering market, arrives, organized by Monica Masana at Antoni Gaudí’s Torre Bellesguard.  A great atmosphere and excellent taste are the hallmarks of this event, featuring the best clothing and accessory brands from the city, a varied gastronomic selection, and live musical performances to […]

By Ferran Garcés The novel Dracula, written by Bram Stoker, was published in 1897. The first imatge of the famous count appeared in the edition of 1901 (see above) The action of this well-known histori takes place a little earlier, in 1893 (1), and begins with the journey of lawyer Jonathan Harker to Transylvania to […]

Do you know what? The Bellesguard tile, part II

By Ferran Garcés Last week we discussed the tile we find in the lobby of the Torre Bellesguard, built between 1900 and 1909, a period of great change for Barcelona. Its manufacturer could have been either of the two big factories of the time, Orsola i Solà, or Escofet. Which one was it? To answer […]

You know what? The paving of Bellesguard, Part I

By: Ferran Garcés     When Gaudí built the Bellesguard Tower between 1900 and 1909, Barcelona was undergoing profound urban changes. In 1854, the demolition of the medieval wall had begun, and by around 1860, the first stone of the future Eixample was laid. The inauguration of the Tibidabo avenue was celebrated in 1901, and that […]

Agenda: The Wedding Market

On October 19 and 20, 2024, the eighth edition of the Wedding Market will take place. The aim of this grand fair for lovers is to help create memorable moments, and what better setting to do so than a building with two thousand years of history? So come and dream about planning your ideal wedding. […]

Solidarity: 30th Anniversary of the Ared Foundation Torre Bellesguard

Last night, the 30th anniversary of the Ared Foundation was celebrated at Torre Bellesguard.  The event had a dual purpose: on the one hand, to celebrate the journey and the work done over the past three decades, and on the other, to raise the necessary funds to offer 30 scholarships to 30 women in situations […]

You know what? The light, the light of the Mediterranean 

By Ferran Garcés  In two days, autumn will begin. It is the time of year when the hours of day and night are roughly equal. However, gradually, the nights will grow longer, and the days shorter. It is a season that poets worldwide have used to reflect on light. So, this week, let’s remember what […]

Did you know? Bellesguard, Gaudí’s tribute to Catalonia

Today is our national Diada, and it seems like the perfect moment to remember the deep connection between the Bellesguard Tower and the history of Catalonia. At times in the past, Bellesguard has been the epicenter of events and biographies of key figures. At other times, it is not the protagonist but rather a witness, […]

A View from Singapore

Bellesguard Team  Historic buildings are not only filled with anecdotes and local legends from the past. Furthermore, the modern world makes them witness new experiences and distant audiences. Such is the case of the protagonists of a visit that took place on June 9th: Willabelle Ong and her brother Ryan, two models and digital creatives […]