(TAN): Antoni Gaudí’s first house, Casa Vicens, will open its doors for a very special one-night stay in Barcelona this fall, Airbnb said. Catallan city is identified with the legendary architect.
Casa Vicens has been in private hands for most of its 136 years of existence. Built as a lavish summerhouse for a local family, Casa Vicens was designed by the man who would go on to wow the world with his extraordinary and unique church in Barcelona. Guests who secure their booking will be greeted by their host, Emili, a member of the team that recently transformed Gaudí’s first house into a house museum.
Emili will share his insights and secrets from the recent restoration project during an exclusive tour of the house which is widely regarded as being one of the first buildings of the Art Nouveau movement – a style of architecture that completely broke away from the norms of the period.
Doors will be closed to the public, giving guests unprecedented access during a socially distanced exploration of Casa Vicens and its signature blend of Moorish, neoclassical and organic forms.
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“We are excited to give guests the opportunity to experience this house as Gaudí designed it – as a nature oasis. We are deeply committed to the preservation of Gaudí’s cultural heritage and it will be a great pleasure to share the building’s secrets and rich history with whoever books,” Emili said.
After a deep dive through the building’s history, guests will be treated to a Gaudí-inspired Michelin star menu in the dining room: a jaw-dropping gem that is full to the brim with unique and never-before-seen decorative touches – the perfect setting for an intimate yet unforgettable meal. Dinner will be followed by a nightcap in the luxurious smoking room.
To conclude the evening, guests will retire to the most private of spaces, the Vicens family’s master bedroom.
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Booking will open at 1600 hours on July 12, for a one night stay for a group of two guests at airbnb.com/gaudi. The one-time, one-night stay is not a contest. Bookings are on a first come first served basis. Guests who fulfil the requirements will be eligible for the stay. The stay will cost EUR 1 (USD 1.19), plus taxes and fees. This is a symbolic value in order to be able to correctly process the booking.
