Antoni Gaudi: Casa Vicens

As the architect's first house opens its doors to the public, we explore some of his most famous and spectacular creations

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(Image credit: (c)Pol Viladoms)

Few architects have left such a significant mark on a city as Antoni Gaudi did on Barcelona. A leading light of the Catalan Modernism movement, his distinctive visual style drew from a plethora of influences as diverse as his own output, from Oriental art to Neo-Gothic architecture. Today, his buildings are counted among some of the most visited attractions in Spain, with many declared UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Now Casa Vicens, the first house designed by Gaudi, will open its doors to the public for the first time on 16 November, after remaining a private residence for more than 130 years. As tickets go on sale, we take a look at this and some of his other iconic works to see across the city.

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