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Torre Bellesguard is one of Antoni Gaudí’s most remarkable projects in Barcelona. At the foot of the Collserola hills, the castle lies on a site with over two thousand years of history. Remains from the Iberian and Roman periods have been found there. It was also once a hideout for outlaws and home to King Martin I the Humane, the last monarch of the Casal de Barcelona.

In the early 20th century, Gaudí drew inspiration from that past to build a residence on the site for the Figueres family. The building is reminiscent of a castle, with ramparts, Gothic-style windows and a large spire topped by a four-armed cross. However, Gaudí takes a liberal approach to the Gothic style and combines it with his own architectural innovations, such as the use of slabs, ceramic mosaic benches and stained-glass windows.

The tower is built from greenish stone quarried from the site itself, which blends the building seamlessly into the landscape. Inside, the light-filled spaces, the staircase courtyard and the attics with exposed brickwork highlight the architect's ingenuity.

Declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1969, Torre Bellesguard is now open to the public, providing visitors with the opportunity to discover one of Gaudí’s most hidden treasures and the site’s long history.