Finca Güell

The Pavellons Güell in Barcelona are an early work by the architect Antoni Gaudí, located in the Pedralbes district. The commission came from the industrialist Eusebi Güell, whose father had already acquired the estate in 1860. Gaudí designed the octagonal gatehouse, the stables, and the perimeter wall, with both buildings integrated directly into the wall. The wrought-iron main gate, which depicts a dragon, is especially well known and is considered a masterpiece of the blacksmith's art. The ensemble already displays Gaudí's characteristic style, with its curving forms and combination of different materials. Today the grounds belong to the University of Barcelona, which uses the stables for the Gaudí Chair.