People Archives - Casa Vicens Gaudí

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

30/10/2023

Casa Vicens Gaudí is now the exclusive sponsor of the Club Esportiu Europa Football School

· Gaudí’s first house continues its support for local sports as a sponsor of the CE Europa football school Gaudí’s first house has now renewed its sponsorship with Club Esportiu Europa for the next two seasons. After serving as the main sponsor of the men’s first team in 2021-2022 and the women’s first team in … Read more

18/05/2021

Casa Vicens Gaudí celebrates Santa Rita with tickets at 50% off throughout the weekend

From May 20 to 24, this World Heritage site can be visited at a discount of 50% Gaudí’s first house will display several floral decorations from May 22 to 24 The site of Gaudí’s first house has been closely linked to the celebration of Santa Rita’s feast day since the 18th century. There was a spring … Read more

07/05/2021

Casa Vicens Gaudí obtains the Biosphere certification for its commitment to tourism sustainability

Gaudí’s first house demonstrates its commitment to the city’s tourism sustainability Today, Gaudí’s first house obtained the Barcelona Biosphere Commitment to Sustainable Tourism certificate (CSTBB) in an online ceremony broadcast from the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce. The event included speeches by Xavier Marcé, Barcelona City Council Councillor for Tourism and Creative Industries; Abigail Garrido, Deputy … Read more

20/03/2018

An unfortunate incident

In the autumn of 1898, Casa Vicens was the scene of an unfortunate incident that was documented by newspapers such as La Publicidad, La Vanguardia, La Campana de Gràcia and others. We can also seek out additional information and inquire into how the neighbours perceived the building, for example. When conducting historical research, direct sources … Read more

02/03/2018

Who was Mr Vicens?

Not much is known about Manuel Vicens i Montaner (1836-1895). We know that he was the one who decided to build a new summer home on the property that he inherited from his mother Rosa Montaner Matas in 1877, but little else. Who was this man who lived in Barcelona in the 19th century and … Read more

19/11/2017

People

Who is Montse Moltó? An interview

Montse Moltó (50) forged a career in cultural site management after studying filmmaking. She held positions at the Poble Espanyol, the El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria, and the Museu de Disseny before becoming our head of operations. Detail-oriented and always ready to help, her mission is to make sure your visit to Casa … Read more

07/11/2017

Our neighbors in Gràcia

“Extraordinary,” “interesting,” and “different” is how some of the 1,700 residents of Gràcia’s Carrers de les Carolines and d’Aulèstia Pijoan described Casa Vicens during their visit to the house last weekend. At last they had the opportunity to explore the richly detailed interior of a historic building that has always been a special part of … Read more

21/07/2017

Casa Vicens’ unique business model presented in Moscow

The exhibition Antoni Gaudí Barcelona, which opened on May 24 in Moscow and will remain on view in that city through September 22, focuses on projects that Gaudí carried out in Barcelona. It is therefore natural that Casa Vicens, the very first private residence designed by the architect following his graduation from the Escuela Técnica … Read more

03/05/2017

Who is Marta Antuñano? An interview

Marta Antuñano Reñé (32). Although I’ve lived in Barcelona since I was little, I remain very attached to Lleida, capital of the Ponent, which is where my family comes from. All my teachers back in school considered me a catacaldos (a term used to describe someone who flits from one thing to another) because of … Read more