Casa Àsia is a neo-gothic and plateresque townhouse designed by the modernista architect Josep Puig i Cadafelch. Featuring the intricate carvings of Eusebi Arnau, it's located on Avinguda Diagonal, in the upper part of Eixample, Barcelona.
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Barcelona aristocrat Baron Quadras entrusted the erection of this modernist masterpiece to Puig i Cadafelch, whose intricate designs came to frutition in 1904.
Many of the highlights come from the chisel of the legendary Catalan sculptor Eusebi Arnau, including a rousing depiction of St George lancing the dragon. Another treat is a row of incongruous alpine windows along the top floor.
For those interested in Asian culture, Casa Àsia has a superb library in its interior, as well as an art gallery. It's open from 10 am - 8 pm every weekday other than monday, as well as between 10 am and 2pm on Sundays.
Essential Info
Address: Av. Diagonal 373, Eixample
Telephone: 93 238 7337
Website: www.casaasia.es
Nearest Metro: Diagonal (green and blue lines)