July 4, 2026 7 min read
By Ferran Garcés On 5 July 1906, Joan Martorell i Montells (1833–1906) passed away, a Barcelona architect who is unjustly little known today. Not only was he one of the most outstanding artists of his time, but it is difficult to understand the beginnings of Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) without knowing…
June 26, 2026 2 min read
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May 2, 2026 6 min read
By Ferran Garcés Last week it was Sant Jordi and we recommended some readings related to Bellesguard. Today we will follow the trail of the…
April 2, 2026 6 min read
By: Ferran Garcés Last 21 March was World Colour Day and this Friday, 3 April, is World Rainbow Day—two commemorative dates that, deep down, remind…
March 27, 2026 4 min read
By: Ferran Garcés Yesterday, a dinner was held on the second floor of the house. In the photograph of the event we can see a…
March 14, 2026 8 min read
By: Ferran Garcés The laying of the first stone of the Sagrada Família took place on March 19th, 1882, Saint Joseph’s Day. To commemorate this…
March 6, 2026 6 min read
By: Ferran Garcés The four-armed cross is one of the most representative elements of Gaudí’s work, to the point that it is often referred to…
February 21, 2026 7 min read
By: Ferran Garcés Today, February 21, International Tourist Guide Day is celebrated. The date commemorates the founding of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations…