Antoni Gaudí

Antoni Gaudí (1852 - 1926) was born in Reus, although completed his studies and the majority of his work in Barcelona.


Although Gaudí was born in Reus, he moved to Barcelona in 1868 were he completed his architecture studies in 1877 and developed his career. Gaudí is considered a genius today, however did not escape critism. One of his masterpieces, the Casa Milà was hugely critisized at the time.

Eusebi Güell, future Count of Güell, was a huge influence on Gaudí's work as he financed some of the most important of Gaudí's works (Palau Güell, Colonia Güell, Parc Güell, ...).

Major works in Barcelona are:

Sagrada Familia

Casa Mila (La Pedrera)

Casa Batlló

Casa Vicenc

Casa Calvet

Parc Güell

Palau Güell

Colonia Güell

Gaudí died in 1926 ran over by a tram. His body was buried in the crypt of the Sagrada Familia.