Spain. Catalonia. Barcelona. Park Guell. Built by Antoni Gau
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Spain. Catalonia. Barcelona. Park Guell. Built by Antoni Gau
Spain. Catalonia. Barcelona. Park Guell. Built by Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926). Dragon at the entrance. (1900-1914)
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Antoni Antonio Architect Barcelona Broken Catalan Catalonia Ceramic Ceramics Colors Cornet Dragon Gaudi Guell Modernism Modernist Mosaic Mosaics Nouveau Piece Pieces Salamander Shards Tile Trencadis Unesco
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This photograph showcases the iconic entrance to Park Guell in Barcelona, Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site designed and built by the renowned Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi between 1900 and 1914. The entrance is guarded by a magnificent dragon made of ceramic and glass mosaic, a signature element of Gaudi's Modernist style known as Trencadis. The dragon's body is adorned with broken ceramic pieces, creating a mesmerizing mosaic effect. The dragon is also referred to as a salamander, a mythical creature believed to live in the heat, symbolizing the fiery passion and creativity of Gaudi's design. The vibrant colors and intricate patterns of the mosaic pieces add to the contemporary and modernist aesthetic of the park, which is a testament to the artistic brilliance of Antoni Gaudi during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This photograph captures the essence of Barcelona's rich cultural heritage and the enduring influence of Antoni Gaudi's masterpiece, Park Guell.
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