By Ferran Garcés On December 1, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Eligius (or Eloy), the patron saint of various metalworking trades: blacksmiths, silversmiths, jewelers… We’ve chosen this day to remember that Antoni Gaudí, in addition to being a great architect, was an extraordinary craftsman who mastered various construction trades, especially those […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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