July 26, 2024 8 min read
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…
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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…
May 30, 2024 5 min read
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…
May 23, 2024 4 min read
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…
May 16, 2024 3 min read
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…
May 2, 2024 2 min read
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…
April 26, 2024 8 min read
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…