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Architect and Restorer 

Architect and Restorer 

By Ferran Garcés  Last Monday, the 27th, marked the International Day of Conservator-Restorers. This date reminds us of one of the most distinctive aspects of Torre Bellesguard: a project that combined the construction of a new house with the restoration of the ruins of the palace of Martin I the Humane, built in 1409.  As […]
An Italian Ambassador Returns to Bellesguard 

An Italian Ambassador Returns to Bellesguard 

By: Ferran Garcés  Last Saturday, January 18, we had the pleasure and honor of welcoming Mr. Giuseppe Buccino Grimaldi, the Italian Ambassador to Spain, accompanied by his wife, Monica Moschitti. Also present were Chiara Curti, architect and author of the book La Sagrada Familia: Cathedral of Light, and Galdric Santana, architect, Director of the Gaudí […]
You know what? The pavement of Portuguese origin…

You know what? The pavement of Portuguese origin…

By: Ferran Garcés  Two people standing in two different cities. In the first photograph, we see a famous poet, Fernando Pessoa, in his hometown of Lisbon. In the second photo, we see a maqui, the name given to armed groups that continued operating in Spanish territory after the Civil War to oppose the Franco regime. […]
Did you know? The birth of a palace…

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

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

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 

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

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

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…

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 […]
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