Portal Miralles, Modernist gate in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Spain
Portal Miralles is an entrance gate at Passeig de Manuel Girona featuring undulating walls decorated with colorful trencadís mosaic tiles. The structure combines metal and stone in flowing, nature-inspired shapes that curve around the property boundary.
The gate was designed by Antoni Gaudí in 1901 for the Miralles family during the height of Catalan Modernism. It received official recognition as a Cultural Asset of National Interest in 1969, cementing its place as an important monument.
The gate shows how Catalan Modernism extended beyond grand buildings into private estate entrances, blending art with everyday function. Locals and visitors passing through the neighborhood recognize it as a distinctive mark of early 20th century Barcelona design.
The gate sits in the quiet residential neighborhood of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi and is easily visible from the street. You can walk around the area to view it from different angles and explore the surrounding streets on foot.
The name Portal Miralles directly refers to the family who commissioned Gaudí, not the location or architect. This link to the original owners has stayed with the work through the century, making it one of the few Gaudí pieces named after his clients.
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