A Guide to Milan’s Diverse Architecture, Organized by Neighborhood
All roads do not in fact lead to Rome, as Milan and its buildings have been demonstrating for two millenia. Milan has been a model…
Art Nouveau
Visiting Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia Towers
The Sagrada Familia may be Antoni Gaudí’s most famous building, but only a fraction of it was completed during his lifetime. The Nativity facade and…
Casa Navàs and Catalan Art Nouveau in Reus, Spain
Although Gaudí never designed any buildings in his hometown, Reus contains the greatest concentration of Catalan Art Nouveau work outside of Barcelona. Lluís Domènech i Montaner,…
A Guide to Art Nouveau Architecture in Sóller, Mallorca
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, the town of Sóller is a popular travel destination, both as a day trip from…
Gaudí and Modernisme in Palma de Mallorca
Caught between the island’s beach resorts and the better-known landmarks in nearby Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca flies under most visitors’ radar. Yet the city is…
Barcelona’s Ruta del Modernisme: a Self-Guided Walking Tour
There’s no better place to experience Art Nouveau architecture than in Barcelona. The dynamic forms, innovative materials, and exquisite craftsmanship acquired a deep significance in…
Barcelona's Hospital de Sant Pau: an Art Nouveau Landmark
Seeking medical care nearly always involves stress, and most facilities don’t help with their bland interiors. In fact, hospital décor has turned into a cliché:…