The Modernism, also known in France as Art Nouveau, Modern style in England or Jugendstil in Germany is an artistic movement which appeared at the end of the XIX century and beginning of the XX, characterized by an enormous creativity and a very peculiar use of ornamental elements like iron, ceramic, stone and tile work.

The most representative architect of this time was Antoni Gaudí. With a limitless imagination beyond his time, his work is simply brilliant.

Also the work of Doménech i Montaner, Puig i Cadafalch and other contemporary architects are outstanding.

SANT PAU HOSPITAL

Not far from Sagrada Familia at walking distance, is the monumental complex of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau.
Projected by Lluis Domenech i Montaner and with an original idea of 48 pavilions, 27 pavilions were build.
With a unique design, architecture and Beautifully decorated, 18 where declared World Heritage by UNESCO

BATLLO, AMETLLER AND LLEO MORERA HOUSES 

These three houses, Gaudí´s Casa Batlló, Casa Ametller of Doménech i Montaner and lleó Morera House of Puig i Cadafalch where built during the first decade of the XX century and represent different styles of Catalan modernism.

OTHER MODERNIST TREASURES
 

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