Palau Güell in Barcelona was built for Eusebi Güell to plans by Antoni Gaudí between 1886 and 1888.
![Palau Güell - facade](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/d4f40c04-4433-408a-bdfd-1045fe00b081_rw_1920.jpg?h=43373dbc4708a7e8cb0a5fb02ab03b07)
Palau Güell - facade
The building's basement was used for the stables and a ramp allowed the horses to get in and out.
![basement and access ramp](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/29252b12-e28c-4214-9afd-2b5ac4665d32_rw_1920.jpg?h=c2f20e151b45fe894c02ca47232d1dd3)
basement and access ramp
![basement](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/eca1dce0-abad-4d02-8ff4-bde7e9a54ad9_rw_1920.jpg?h=d0b4d665a0d2724986d3bd364ac628fc)
basement
An imposing staircase leads from the ground floor to the mezzanine level, containing the offices.
![iron entrance gate](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/0f26a073-7375-4bd1-aaf6-dbfb210e9828_rw_1920.jpg?h=e8a4c3e0b3ae1bd966fd9204fb8d4b6b)
iron entrance gate
![main staircase](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/089d1829-99d3-49e9-8fec-247819a2012c_rw_1920.jpg?h=eb84ddf47f63f73bc0b01b4ae138cd89)
main staircase
Parabolic arches are used throughout the building.
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/c47ba541-6a1d-4363-8864-4c29f9a5f3b2_rw_1920.jpg?h=bae54e0b05d0c4701693ae0a4e250096)
![arcade in the Hall of lost steps](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/7ede1815-b8e9-4c97-8254-21a6a3cca037_rw_1920.jpg?h=9b5f2638b2cda76b5123d419e4d5ac93)
arcade in the Hall of lost steps
The visitors' room's ceiling is made from wood, wrought iron and gold leaf decorations.
![Visitor's room](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/502db43e-66f0-4635-a9cf-9fe3953312ab_rw_1920.jpg?h=126d48e66dd166e5ed1fc0c46388807d)
Visitor's room
The central hall is 17 meters high and could be used as a reception hall, a concert venue as well as a chapel. Holes in the cupola allowed light to flow in from above.
![central hall](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/08160585-cc9d-4f39-9ce4-63ab18c6c882_rw_1920.jpg?h=28bca02b975674fef308969f7ecbab95)
central hall
![central hall and organ](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/4ac1b445-3065-4b72-8161-fdedbebee916_rw_1920.jpg?h=2beda01a4dc4f15f01e5215ae052c6ff)
central hall and organ
![cupola of the central hall](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/6e255235-6949-4b6a-8370-9442548dbaec_rw_1920.jpg?h=41f4e61885530fb20415ea6c29242bb9)
cupola of the central hall
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