- Comillas
Gaudí's El Capricho: Guided Tour
Say howdy to Gaudí at this colorful quirky home in the town of Comillas
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Gaudí's El Capricho: Self-Guided Tour
Discover one of Gaudís fairy-tale houses in the sleepy seaside town of Comillas
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Last admission: 30 minutes before closing
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Audio guide: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Wheelchair accessible
Cantabria is overflowing with ancient cultural heritage – but hidden amongst the UNESCO-listed caves, lush nature, and historic treasures that make this region famous, is a little gem of Modernist history that's just as deserving of a visit.
It takes just one look at the flamboyant architecture of El Capricho to know who designed it. One of the first-completed projects by God's own architect, this stunning summer home is unmistakably Gaudí – but with some Orientalist and Mudéjar influences!
With a Persian windcatcher minaret emblazoned with dazzling sunflower mosaics – a theme throughout the building – and a dazzling green and gold color scheme, El Capricho captures the history and pastoral essence of Cantabria and gives it that unique fairy-tale charm that makes Gaudí's masterpieces around Barcelona and Catalonia so iconic.
This is an essential slice of culture for anyone with an eye for quirky architecture.
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