Lluís Domènech i Montaner

Lluís Domènech i Montaner (1850 - 1923) , architect, potilitian and writer born in Barcelona. Registered as an architect in Barcelona in 1873. In 1875, became professor and director at the Barcelona's School of Arquitecture (Escola d'Arquitectura de Barcelona).

Along with Antoni Gaudí, one of the representative of the Modernisme Català (Art Nouveau). His most famous works, the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau and the Palau de la Música Catalana have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Buildings designed by Domènech i Montaner:

Hospital of the Holy Cross and Saint Paul (Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau) 1901-1930
Built between 1901 and 1930.
In 1997 it was added as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Address: Carrer Sant Antoni Maria Claret / Cartagena.

Catalan Music Palace (Palau de la Musica Catalana)
Built between 1905 and 1908. In 1997 it was added as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Address: Sant Pere Més Alt 13, Barri Gòtic, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona

Montaner i Simon Publishing House (Editorial Montaner i Simon)
Built between 1879 and 1895.
Currently home of the Antoni Tapies Foundation
Address: Carrer Aragó 255, off Passeig de Gràcia

Fuster House (Casa Fuster).
Built between 1908 and 1911.
Currently home of the 5-star hotel Casa Fuster Hotel
Address: Passeig de Gracia 132

Ramon Montaner Palace (Palau Ramon Montaner)
Carrer Mallorca 278

Thomas House (Casa Thomas)
Built between 1895 and 1898.
It was the workshop and residence of the engraver J.Thomas.
Address: Carrer Mallorca 291

Lleó Morera House (Casa lleó Morera)
Built between 1902 and 1906.
Address: Passeig de Gràcia 35.

Three Dragons Castle (Castell del Tres Dragons).
Currently home of the Zoological Museum.

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