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Puig i Cadafalch’s Casa Macaya. Some
projects brought together the cream of
modernista
craft talent, so at Domènech i
Montaner’s Palau de la Música Catalana,
for example, the glorious stained glass
by
Antoni Rigalt
and facade sculpture
by
Miquel Blay
are an integral part of
the whole.
Almirall bar
Casa Macaya
Eat, drink, sleep,
shop – the
modernista way
Almirall
The city’s oldest bar is also a
fine example of period decor, notably
the main entrance, marble counter and
display cabinet. See p.213.
Antiga Casa Figueras
Bakeries and
confectioners often got the
modernista
treatment – this Ramblas pastry shop is
a famous example. See p.189.
Camiserá Pons
Hot Spanish fashion on
show in a classy old shop. See p.245.
Casa Calvet
A private townhouse built
by Gaudí is the setting for an upscale
Catalan restaurant. See p.208.
Casa Fuster
This hugely stylish hotel
takes a landmark
modernista
building
and adds state-of-the-art comforts. See
p.185.
Hotel Espanya
Have lunch in one of the
city’s most splendidly decorated dining
rooms. See p.71.
El Indio
If you’re in town for the week-
end and need some linen or a new
pillowcase, there’s only one place to
go. See p.247.
London Bar
The bar, and its eye-catch-
ing decor, has been a city fixture since
1910. See p.213.
Muy Buenas
Behind the
modernista
facade is one of the Raval’s best bars.
See p.213.
Els Quatre Gats
Mingle with the ghost
of the young Picasso in Barcelona’s
original style bar. See p.57.