Casa Batlló

Casa Batlló is said to be inspired by a dragon’s back, as its roof looks like scales and is curved like the back of a dragon. Similar to Casa Milà, it is a fantastical blend of colors, shapes, and movement, but maybe even more so! Gaudi had free reign on this house, so he created designs that symbolize the creator, the Milky Way, and the tibias (which represents calcium, the mineral that makes life possible). The banister of the main staircase looks like an animal’s hard back, and he also installed a huge skylight to allow light to enter the whole building. Everywhere you look there are colors and sculptures twisting and turning into each other, creating a surreal experience.