Catalonia villa holidays are ideal for exploring the Catalan regions numerous examples of amazing architecture created by Catalonia’s most famous architect Antoni Gaudi.
Whilst it’s very tempting to simply relax by the pool on Catalonia villa holidays, enjoying the wonderful weather and scenery, its definitely worth making the effort to discover the many architectural jewels bestowed by the incredible Gaudi.
The Catalan capital Barcelona is home to the worlds most well-known Gaudi landmark the Gaudi Catherdral as well as the Bellesguard’s tower, Casa Mila, Park Guell and more.
Gaudi was born in 1852 in Reus, Tarragona and qualified at the architecture school in Barcelona. His teacher is said to have wondered if they had granted an architecture degree to a crazy man or a genius. That truly is the enigma that of Antoni Gaudi who’s curving, almost sensuous, surreal style takes gothic form and warps it into something almost indefinable, yet admirable, Modernism, Art Nouveau, different.
Catalonia has many cultural attractions and Gaudi, a son of Reus is one of the main ones.
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