Antoni Gaudí | Casa Vicens

16/04/2024

Casa Vicens takes the figure of Antoni Gaudí closer to vulnerable groups

In the course of 2023, a total of 12 visits were made by different groups in a situation of vulnerability, at risk of social exclusion or by third-sector organisations. This building, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also a cultural example of commitment to social responsibility. A museum facility that seeks to bring the culture … Read more

23/01/2024

More than 200,000 people visited Casa Vicens Gaudí in 2023, 58% more than the previous year

200,052 people of more than 100 nationalities came to visit this UNESCO World Heritage building The first house designed by Antoni Gaudí continues in its process of consolidation as a cultural facility. Last year more than 200,000 people visited Casa Vicens, an increase of 58% compared to the previous year. If we take 2019 as … Read more

20/12/2023

Casa Vicens Gaudí pays homage to the modernist poet Joan Maragall with its Christmas decorations

– Until 31 December, Gaudí’s first house is offering a 20% discount on all its tickets. – The house and museum is presenting a new visitor experience: Sweet Gaudí, which includes an open date visit and hot chocolate with churros. Gaudí’s first house is once again bringing back the essence of Christmas with its decorations … Read more

18/08/2023

Casa Vicens Gaudi awards its prize in the street decoration competition to Carrer Tordera with its Modernism theme

For the second time, Gaudí’s first house has awarded a prize in the well-known street decoration competition that is part of the Festa Major de Gràcia. Gaudí’s first house participated for the sixth consecutive year in the Festa Major de Gràcia and on this occasion, in addition to offering free family workshops, it awarded a … Read more

06/07/2023

Casa Vicens acquires the corner cabinet made by Gaudí for the Vicens’ family home in Alella

The corner cabinet, acquired by Casa Vicens, appeared at the Lamas Bolaño auction house a few days ago for a starting price of €95,000 After its restoration, the intention is to exhibit it together with the fireplace that Gaudí designed for the same house, belonging to the Vicens family, in Alella Gaudí’s first house has … Read more

21/03/2023

Analysing Casa Vicens from a neuroarchitectural perspective

· The results of the 1st neuroarchitecture workshop reflect how Gaudí designed the house for the well-being of his client, Mr. Manel Vicens · Registration is now open for the 2nd neuroarchitecture workshop, within the framework of the +MODEL Barcelona Architecture Festival In recent years, a large part of society has come to understand the … Read more

13/01/2023

Casa Vicens Gaudí begins the year with the restoration of the Francesc Torrescassana paintings

Five years after opening to the public, Casa Vicens is carrying out preventive conservation work in its dining room, from January 9 to 18, 2023. Gaudí’s first house has started the year carrying out cleaning, maintenance and restoration tasks. The house will be closed for ten days in order to spruce up the garden, perform … Read more

18/08/2022

Casa Vicens Gaudi awards its prize in the street decoration competition to Carrer de la Llibertat street, with its Viking theme

For the first time, Gaudí’s first house has awarded a prize in the well-known street decoration competition that is part of the Festa Major de Gràcia. Gaudí’s first house participated for the fifth consecutive year in the Festa Major de Gràcia and on this occasion, in addition to offering free family workshops, it awarded a … Read more

25/05/2022

La casa pairal, The Reus Manuscript

“A house is the family’s miniature nation. The family, as a nation, has a history, exterior relations, changes of government, etc. An independent family has its own house; the family that is not, rents a house. An owned house is the country of birth; a rented house is the country of emigration. This is why … Read more

12/01/2022

Casa Vicens Gaudí is continuing the restoration of its most iconic room: the smoking room

The recovery of the smoking room’s original colours restores the essence of late 19th-century homes to visitors of this World Heritage Site At Gaudí’s first house the year has started on the tip of a scalpel. After a halt in 2020, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has resumed its commitment to the maximum possible recovery … Read more