Antoni Gaudi - Architect

Antoni Gaudi could pass as a patron saint of Barcelona, which is likely part of the reason why he is being considered for sainthood. While a lot of people are familiar with his work using colorful mosaics, natural elements, and skeleton balconies, the man behind the work remained somewhat mysterious. Here are some interesting facts about the Gaudi that you probably didn’t know.

 ●      He struggled with poor health, and as a result, he adhered to a strict vegetarian diet.

●      He was not afraid to make his feelings known and worked hard to fight for Catalonia in the political arena.

●      His fantastic career had humble beginnings. He started out designing lampposts.

●      He never had any children, and he was a bachelor throughout his life.

●      Park Guell was initially supposed to be an English-style residential estate until Gaudi gets a hold of the project.

●      He was a student at the Barcelona Architectural School and not a very good one at all.

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