Episcopal Palace, Antoni Gaudi

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Most of Antoni Gaudi’s works are in Barcelona however there are a few that aren’t. Episcopal Palace is located in Astorga, Spain. It was built between 1889 and 1913 and is Modernisme architecture style. The original Episcopal Palace burned down and the Bishop asked Gaudi to design a new one, however Gaudi was still working on another project in Barcelona when he was given the commission. So, he had photographs sent to him so he could examine the terrain. The building contains different aspects of different architectural styles including medieval and then parts of Gaudi’s later styles. After the Bishop passed away, Gaudi resigned because of arguments with the counsel and another architect finished it.

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