Antoní Gaudi was born on 25 June 1852 in Riudoms, Spain.
As a child child he suffered from an illness that forced him to spend a lot of time resting at home. He used this time to observe nature and this time was an important period in his life.
Gaudí moved to Barcelona in 1869 and first he enrolled at the Middle School as a free student to learn more about the elements of physics and natural history. In 1878 he obtained the official architecture diploma from the Barcelona Province School of Architecture.
After school he worked on different places with landscaping and architecture.
Gaudí’s first official commission was received from Barcelona Council, to design street lamps part of the urban equipment of the city.
As a child child he suffered from an illness that forced him to spend a lot of time resting at home. He used this time to observe nature and this time was an important period in his life.
Gaudí moved to Barcelona in 1869 and first he enrolled at the Middle School as a free student to learn more about the elements of physics and natural history. In 1878 he obtained the official architecture diploma from the Barcelona Province School of Architecture.
After school he worked on different places with landscaping and architecture.
Gaudí’s first official commission was received from Barcelona Council, to design street lamps part of the urban equipment of the city.
He had more work as an architect after 1883 when he was commissioned with the construction of Casa Vicens, Villa El Capricho in Comillas and the continuation of the work on Expiatory Church of La Sagrada Familia.After that he was given his first major commission from Eusebi Güell, who first gave him the building of the pavilions at the Güell Estate, and then the construction Palau Güell, in Carrer Nou de la Rambla.
---And later, of course, the construction of Parc Güell.
Antoní Gaudí’s biggest projects were:
- La Sagrada Familia
- Parc Güell
- Casa Batlló
- Casa Milà
These attractions are all part of the route, and more information of them is given on those sections.
Gaudí wasn’t really appreciated while he was alive, but it was after his death when his work got the appreciation it deserved. His work has become one of the most important things of the city, and Gaudí’s legacy has also been declared as UNESCO World Heritage, which will make sure his work will remain important and appreciated.
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