Built next to one other, Palau Montaner and Palau Simon (the latter no longer extant) had belonged respectively to the two owners of the publishing house, Editorial Montaner i Simon. They were two free-standing buildings, not very tall but big, with luxury finishes. There outward appearance and location on Passeig de Gràcia were a clear demonstration of power.
Work of 10 hands
Although the designer of Palau Montaner was Domènech i Estapà, certain disagreements with his client led the latter to ask his nephew, Lluís Domènech i Montaner, to finish the building work. His role was focused on the finishing touches, as the basic structure was already done. Only the third storey and the decoration were designed by him.
When it came to decoration, the future architect of the Palau de la Música Catalana turned to his regular team of collaborators including, among others, the sculptor Eusebi Arnau and the glazier Antoni Rigalt.
Modernista opulence
Palau Montaner now houses the Central Government Delegation in Barcelona, and is open to the public on certain days of the year. The stained-glass windows, plant motifs, marble mosaics, noble staircase, medieval-inspired sculptures and ceiling decoration all make this a real showcase for Modernista luxury.
Cultural heritage
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Eixample
la Dreta de l'Eixample
- Address:
- C Mallorca, 278
- Districte:
- Eixample
- Neighborhood:
- la Dreta de l'Eixample
- City:
- Barcelona
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