Gaudi Dragon Roof

Casa batlló is divine and operatic.

Gaudi dragon roof.

Dragon roof of casa batlló terrace the centre of the universe of gaudi and the space facing the sky of barcelona. A common theory about the building is that the rounded feature to the left of centre terminating at the top in a turret and cross represents the lance of saint george patron saint of catalonia gaudí s home which has been plunged into the back of the dragon. The dragon s roof top at casa batlló photo via facebook casabatllo seeing barcelona from the top of gaudí s masterpieces is a pretty unique experience and casa batlló s roof terrace assures a dreamlike journey accompanied by drinks live music fanciful art and awe inspiring sunset views over the city. Unafraid paloma reaches out to pet the dragon but he is ticklish and as he laughs he spews a myriad of sea animals that he had unwittingly swallowed.

A popular theory about this building is that the rounded tower crowned with a turret and cross represents the lance of saint george plunged into the back of the dragon. She climbs the stairs of her house until she reaches the roof where a dragon is perched. Set in casa batllo one of antoni gaudi s most renowned buildings this joyful story introduces young readers to the architect s work inciting their curiosity and imagination along the way. Saint george is the patron saint of catalonia gaudí s home.

The strange bone like facade commands your attention. The roof is arched and was likened to the back of a dragon or dinosaur. For casa batlló gaudí conjured a building in the image of a dragon. A children s book inspired by antoni gaudí children s books inspired by famous artworks hardcover september 24 2019.

The house is transformed into a dreamy aquarium and the dragon settles into a deep sleep on the roof. The roof is arched and scaled like the back of a dragon. But in a rather pretty way without fearsome overtones. Antoni gaudí casa batlló dragon roof detail 1904 1906 photo by bernard gagnon via wikimedia commons humility isn t the first word that comes to mind to describe the casa batlló.

It s studded with skull mask balconies and capped by a sinuously scaled roof with a solitary sword like tower. He also ordered a cross to crown the facade as if it were a sword alluding to when the noble knight saved the princess from the fearsome dragon. Antoni gaudí designed the roof with the shape of the back of the large animal it is covered with ceramic scales ceramic in different shades symbolizing the blood shed of the victims. A dragon on the roof.