Modernism in Barcelona: Hospital de Sant Pau
El Hospital de Sant Pau (Saint Paul Hospital), is one of the most representative monuments of Catalan modernism, designed by the architect Lluis Domenech i Montaner, one of the most important authors of this architectural movement together with Antoni Gaudí
Finding an alquiler pisos barcelona (rent flats Barcelona) can quietly enjoy this lovely city and monuments as special as this.
The Hospital de Sant Pau is a truly spectacular set of buildings and is a must visit for lovers of modernism who visit the city. With its main building and its many pavilions, the Hospital de Sant Pau, together with the Institut Pere Mata de Reus also the same architect, one of the larger sets of Catalan modernist architecture.
Until recently even performed the functions of the hospital, which opened up a modern building adjacent to absorb these functions. Currently being prepared to house the first institute of the United Nations University in southern Europe, which will be devoted to the Alliance of Civilizations.
The hospital was designed to provide all services within it and thereby isolate it from the city. The design is projected streets, gardens, buildings, water supply, a church and even a convent.
Domènech i Montaner used different architectural styles in a masterly and very tidy as can be seen in the main hall where we find Gothic, neo-gothic, Mozarabic and Germanic and the clock tower.
His condition is really impressive and wander around the campus and within their wards becomes a true delight to thousands of nooks and views to photograph and remember.
It is also situated in the busy district of the Eixample and have excellent cafes restaurants and shops to complement our visit.
