Casa Amatller () is a building in the

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style in

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, designed by renowned Catalan architect

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. Along with

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and Casa Lleó-Morera, it makes up the three most important buildings in Barcelona's famous

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("Block of Discord"), noted for its unique, contrasting modern buildings. The building was originally constructed in 1875, then redesigned as a residence for wealthy

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and archaeological enthusiast Antoni Amatller between 1898 and 1900. After his death in 1910, it remained the home of Amatller's daughter until her death in 1960. The continuous ownership by the Amatller family meant that the house's interior of 1900 has remained largely preserved intact to the present day. It now serves as a historic

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, café, and the Amatller Institute for Hispanic Art, a scholarly study center. The house is regularly open for scheduled tours.

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File:Casa Amatller Foyer.JPG, The entrance foyer of the Casa Amatller in Barcelona. The stairs on the right, in front of the large set of stained glass doors, lead to the stair court. File:Casa Amatller Stair Court Ceiling.JPG, Looking up from the Casa Amatller's stair court, at the stained glass ceiling above. File:Rat with a camera Casa Amatller.jpg, A rat with a camera, one of the sculpture compositions at the main facade File:Passeig de Gràcia 41.interior.jpg, Dining room File:PiC casa Amatller RI-51-0004199 4580.jpg, Salon File:PiC casa Amatller RI-51-0004199 4655.jpg, Bedroom of Antoni Amatller

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