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Did you know? The birth of a palace…

By: Ferran Garcés In January 1409, King Martin I the Humane began the construction of his Bellesguard palace, a palace that, five centuries later, would inspire Antoni Gaudí to build the current Torre Bellesguard. It should be clarified that this was not a new building, but rather the renovation of an existing structure, which the […]

New Year’s Eve and Happy New Year

From: The Bellesguard Team The settlement of Bellesguard is very ancient. Archaeological remains trace it back, at least, to Roman times. Consequently, this land, located between the sea and the mountains, has witnessed many New Year transitions, each with its own beliefs and traditions. During the early centuries of Christianity, the beginning of the year […]

La Marató fills Torre Bellesguard with art, music, and solidarity

Yesterday, Torre Bellesguard became the stage for a heartwarming day full of art, music, and generosity. This initiative, organized in collaboration with Cases Singulars, aimed to support La Marató de TV3, dedicated this year to research on respiratory diseases. A cultural experience with heart Visitors enjoyed a unique day surrounded by culture and commitment, with […]

Agenda. The Wishing Tree 

By: Ferran Garcés  Today we will talk about a simple activity, but as you will see, it is filled with symbolism. The tree is one of the oldest and most universal symbols. Gaudí even placed it at the origin of his art. “This tree near my workshop; this is my master,” the architect once said […]

A Christmas to Enjoy Together at Bellesguard Gaudí

Christmas is much more than a holiday; it is a time to share with others: family, friends, coworkers… Gathering around a table, the Tió, the tree, or sharing an experience. Christmas is a celebration to enjoy together. Moreover, with Christmas, which begins with Advent and ends with Epiphany, we say goodbye to the year and […]

Did You Know? The Wrought Iron at Bellesguard

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 […]

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 […]