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By Damian Corrigan, About.com

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Gaudi Trail, Barcelona: Casa Batllo

Gaudi's Casa Batll�, , Barcelona

Gaudi's Casa Batll�, Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona

Image: Damian Corrigan
Casa Batllo, at Passeig de Gracia 43, is the centerpiece of the 'Apple of Discord' block ('manzana' is Spanish for both 'block' and 'apple'), sharing foundations with work by two more Modernista architects, Domenech i Montaner and Puig i Cadafalch.

Renovated by Gaudi in the first decade of the twentieth century, this is something that Gaudi actually finished! Not only did he add his colourful Modernista touch to the facade, he also did the interior too.

Entrance to Casa Batllo is a staggering 16.50E, though it includes an audio tour.

(There are a better angles from which to take photos of this building, but at least this way you'll recognise it as you walk past!)

Walking Tour of Modernist Barcelona

This walking tour of Barcelona takes you to the major modernist architecture in Barcelona, from the works of Gaudi to the likes of Domenach i Mutaner and Puig i Cadafalch.
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Tour of Gaud�'s Barcelona

If it's specifically Gaudi that you're interested in (or you don't want to walk so far), this Tour of Gaudi's Barcelona is ideal. You'll take in Placa Espanya, the National Palace, Guell Park and the Sagrada Familia over an eight-hour period. This is a good introductory tour of Barcelona with some of Gaudi's highlights to be seen, but I wouldn't say it that closely linked to Gaudi. The tour above is better.
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