Balcony

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Cast iron balcony on the façade

The "Venetian mask" quality is a tribute to the Batllo family origin. The inner sides of these balconies were painted gold, and the reflection added to the iridescence of the façade. The sea-shell und...

Staircase banister
Wrought Iron - Detail

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Public stairway and gilded wrought iron column

Another example of Gaudi's fondness for undersea themes....

Detail of the seaweed motif on the column

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Stair detail.

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Detail of the staircase

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Detail: wrought iron work on fireplace

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