El Capricho, Modernist museum in Comillas, Spain.
The building features sunflower-themed ceramic tiles, ornate wrought iron decorations, and a cylindrical tower decorated with green and white tiles in a helix pattern.
Commissioned by Máximo Díaz de Quijano in 1883, Antoni Gaudí designed this villa combining Gothic and Oriental influences during Spain's economic growth period.
The museum displays multiple musical references throughout its architecture, including door handles and balcony railings shaped like musical notes.
The museum offers guided tours in multiple languages for 13 euros and basic entry tickets for 7 euros, with visits scheduled daily.
Four entrance columns align with cardinal points, with the rear two remaining incomplete as the owner demanded immediate occupancy upon construction.
Location: Comillas
Inception: 1883
Architects: Antoni Gaudí
Architectural style: Catalan modernism
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Address: Barrio de Sobrellano 39520 Comillas
Opening Hours: November-February 10:30-17:30; December 24-25,31,January 01,06 off; March-June,September-October 10:30-20:00; July-August 10:00-21:00
Phone: +34942720365
Email: visitas@elcaprichodegaudi.com
Website: http://elcaprichodegaudi.com
GPS coordinates: 43.38368,-4.29274
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59
Antoni Gaudi shaped Barcelona's urban landscape with his modernist architecture. His buildings display organic forms, natural motifs, and structural innovations. The Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo, and Park Güell exemplify his experimental construction methods that brought international recognition to Barcelona.
Cantabria includes port towns, natural beaches, mountains, and prehistoric caves. The region features Santander with its urban beaches, medieval villages like Santillana del Mar, the Altamira Caves with Paleolithic paintings, and the Picos de Europa National Park. The coastline alternates between cliffs and sandy beaches, while inland there are green valleys and traditional villages.
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