Antoni Gaudí is surely the most universal Catalan architect. Considered one of the great names of Modernism, he is the author of such famous works as La Pedrera, Casa Batlló, Park Güell or the Sagrada Familia. His style is unmistakable and it is no coincidence that, year after year, millions of tourists travel to Catalonia to see his work.
Another of Gaudí's great works in Barcelona is the Casa Vicens. With more than 130 years of history, he devised it when he was only 30 years old. Although you can visit throughout the year, the most special time is in summer. And with the Club Vanguardia, you can visit Casa Vicens at an exclusive price.
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2005, Casa Vicens is the first house built by Gaudí. It was built as a summer house for the stockbroker Manel Vicens y Montaner between 1883 and 1885. And as it was precisely a summer house, the Catalan architect made an effort to achieve favorable climatic conditions during the different seasons of the year.
Casa Vicens is considered an oriental oasis, a space where Antoni Gaudí fused various styles to create his own. In fact, he designed it when he was only 30 years old, making it one of the first masterpieces of Modernism due to its innovative and original characteristics, and which broke stylistically with everything that had been built before. A style that will reach its peak 20 years later with some of the best-known works of his career.
Although it can be visited throughout the year, Casa Vicens is an essential option during the summer season. That it was intended, precisely, as a summer home is no coincidence. In addition, during the summer months it has two very particular proposals for visits that will surprise its visitors.
The first visit is Summer Vicens. It includes a visit to the building with an audio guide in 15 languages and a most refreshing ending: a mango ice cream with the seal of one of the most interesting artisan ice cream parlors in Barcelona, Viaggio in Italia. A vegan ice cream that Fabio Ceresa makes in his ice cream parlor located just in front of Casa Vicens, with which he wants to take his customers to his land while paying homage to Rossellini's film and Goethe's novel.
The second visit is Smile Gaudí. This experience responds to the interest that Gaudí's first house arouses as an incomparable setting for photo sessions thanks to its color and spectacular nature. This proposal includes a photo session at Casa Vicens with professional photographers and a subsequent free visit to the building with your audio guide. After their visit, visitors will receive a selection of 15 high-quality photos to share.
If visiting Casa Vicens in summer is an unforgettable experience, it will be even more so if you take advantage of the 20% discount you have with your Club Vanguardia card for free entry. You can enjoy the discount every day and it is valid for 2 tickets.
Do not hesitate and immerse yourself in the world of Antoni Gaudí like never before at a great price.
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