Palau Güell

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Palau Güell is a modernist mansion in Barcelona designed by Antoni Gaudí, renowned for its innovative architecture and ornate rooftop chimneys.


Statements (50)
Predicate Object
instanceOf building
mansion
modernisme building
tourist attraction
architect Antoni Gaudí
architecturalStyle Art Nouveau
Catalan modernisme
category Art Nouveau architecture in Barcelona
Buildings and structures in Barcelona
Houses completed in 1890
Museums in Barcelona
World Heritage Sites in Spain
commissionedBy Eusebi Güell
completionDate 1890
country Spain
designedFor Güell family urban residence
endDate 1890
floorCount several levels including basement and rooftop terrace
hasBasementUse stables
hasDesignElement hyperbolic and parabolic forms
hasInteriorFeature organ and music-friendly central hall
hasPart central hall
ironwork gate
ornate rooftop chimneys
parabolic arches
hasRooftop chimneys with colorful ceramic decoration
heritageDesignation Bien de Interés Cultural
UNESCO World Heritage Site
inception 1886
locatedIn Catalonia
Ciutat Vella
El Raval
Province of Barcelona
locatedInCity Barcelona
materialUsed iron
stone
wood
namedAfter Eusebi Güell
notableFor decorative ironwork
innovative architecture
ornate rooftop chimneys
parabolic arches and vaults
ownedBy Diputació de Barcelona
partOf Works of Antoni Gaudí
startDate 1886
streetAddress Carrer Nou de la Rambla 3–5
UNESCOWorldHeritageSiteSince 1984
use museum
residence
visitorAttraction yes

Referenced by (4)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Palau Güell ("Güell family urban residence")
designedFor
Works of Antoni Gaudí
hasPart
Antoni Gaudí
notableWork
Barcelona
touristAttraction

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