Casa Batlló

Roof architecture at Casa Batlló

Casa Batlló () is a building restored by Antoni Gaudí and Josep Maria Jujol, built in 1877 and remodelled in the years 1904 – 1906 ; located at 43, Passeig de Gràcia ( passeig is Catalan for promenade or avenue ), part of the Illa de la Discòrdia ( the " Block of Discord ") in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Spain.

The rounded shapes of the gaps and the lip-like edges carved into the stone surrounding them create a semblance of a fully open mouth, for which the Casa Batlló has been nicknamed the " house of yawns.

Image: Casa Batllo. jpg | The Casa Batlló by day

File: Lámpara Casa Batlló. jpg | Lamp

Image: Close up Casa Batlo. JPG | Close-up of Casa Batlló

Image: CasaBatllo. jpg | Casa Batlló

Image: Casa Batlló Fireplace. jpg | Casa Batlló Fireplace

Image: Casa Batlló Light Well. jpg | Casa Batlló Central Light Well

Image: Casa Batlló Parabolic Arches. jpg | Casa Batlló Catenary Arches

Image: CasaBatllo_0170. JPG | The Casa Batlló by night

* Casa Batlló

Some local businesses that can be found in Leona Valley include Rancher's Market, a small convenience store, a Scramblez Cafe ( aka: Jackie's ), Casa Gutierrez and Hemme Hay and Feed Store.

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