Illa de la Discòrdia

Illa de la Discòrdia

The Illa de la Discòrdia (English:Block of Discord, spanish:Manzana de la Discordia), is a block of Passeig de Gràcia in the Eixample District of Barcelona, Spain. The block is noted for having buildings by three of Barcelona's most important Modernisme architects, Lluís Domènech i Montaner, Antoni Gaudí and Josep Puig i Cadafalch, in close proximity. As the three architects' styles were very different, the buildings clash with each other and the neighboring buildings. The three buildings were all built in the early years of the 20th Century.

The block is the southwest side of Passeig de Gràcia, between Carrer del Consell de Cent and Carrer d'Aragó. The three houses are the Casa Lleó-Morera, at Passeig de Gràcia 35, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, Casa Batlló at Passeig de Gràcia 43, designed by Antoni Gaudí, and Casa Amatller at Passeig de Gràcia 41, designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch.

Due to the presence of these famous landmark buildings, the block is a significant tourist attraction in Barcelona. The Casa Battlo is open to the public (admission is charged); the other two are privately owned, but the lobbies are open to the public.


Casa Batlló
Passeig de Gràcia 43
designed by Antoni Gaudí
Casa Lleó-Morera
Passeig de Gràcia 35
designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner

Casa Amatller
Passeig de Gràcia 41
designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch

External links

* [http://www.casabatllo.cat The official website of La Casa Batlló]
* [http://www.bcninternet.com/touristinfo.php?subject=Passeig+de+Gr%E0cia+%2F+Manzana+de+la+Discordia Barcelona Tourist Guide: Passeig de Gràcia / Manzana de la Discordia]


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