On July 25, 1374, the future Martin I, King of Sicily, called the Younger to distinguish him from his father, Martin I the Humane, King of Aragon, was born. Not only was he the firstborn but also the only living son of the monarch when he settled in the palace of Bellesguard at the beginning […]
Six entities owning buildings designed by Antoni Gaudí signed a protocol of intentions on June 25th at Torre Bellesguard, with the aim of joining efforts to ensure that these works they manage achieve World Heritage status. This recognition by UNESCO of Gaudí’s creations was initiated in 1984 and received a first extension in 2005. This […]
● The Consell Gaudí, composed of managers of Gaudí’s buildings, both public and private, have worked together to promote Gaudí Year 2026 and the roadmap for this anniversary. ● The curatorship will be led by Núria Poch, director of the Consorci Museu d’Art Contemporani de Mataró, and Galdric Santana, director of the Gaudí Chair. […]
By Ferran Garcés One of the most common questions during visits is at what point in his life Gaudí built Torre Bellesguard. Is it one of his first works? Is it one of his last? The answer is that Gaudí carried out this project in the period critics consider the most innovative phase of the […]
By: Ferran Garcés In the header photo, we see the tomb of King Martin I the Humane, in the royal pantheon of the Monastery of Santa Maria de Poblet. The work is by Frederic Marés and was inaugurated in 1952. The Bellesguard Tower is inspired by the old palace where this monarch wanted to peacefully […]
By: Ferran Garcés A couple of weeks ago, we talked about Gaudí’s peculiar conception of rooftops. Torre Bellesguard is a good example of this due to the great variety of structural and decorative elements that shape it, such as attics in the shape of a dragon. However, the Bellesguard rooftop is also special for the […]
By: Ferran Garcés From the rooftop of Torre Bellesguard, one of the buildings that stands out the most is the Valldonzella monastery, home to Cistercian nuns. The distance between them is about a ten-minute walk. However, during the time of King Martín I the Humane, they were separated by over an hour. This detail is […]
By: Ferran Garcés Bellesguard is much more than a Gaudí building. Before him, there are centuries of history. The current work, in fact, pays tribute to this legacy, both for the neo-Gothic style of the tower and for the symbols that adorn it. For this reason, at the two entrances of the property, the garden […]
By: Ferran Garcés Last week was Sant Jordi. A celebration that, among other attractions, represents a true celebration of dragons, the most popular fantastical beast worldwide. To commemorate it, they began a series of articles about the peculiar evolution of the forms – and the meaning – of dragons. An evolution we can illustrate with […]
By: Ferran Garcés In a few days, it will be Saint George’s Day. A celebration that, among other attractions, represents a true celebration of dragons, the most popular mythical creature worldwide. On the other hand, the dragon is one of the local symbols most associated with the figure of Antoni Gaudí and Barcelona. A curious […]
This Thursday, June 11, the Bellesguard Tower will close at 1:30 p.m.
