Casa Botines: Curiosities, History and Museum

Casa Botines, also known as Casa Fernández y Andrés, is one of the most emblematic buildings in the city of León, located in the historic center. This modernist style building was designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí and built between 1891 and 1892. In this article, we will tell you some curiosities, its history and its museum.

History of Casa Botines

The story begins in 1891 when Simón Fernández and Mariano Andrés, textile entrepreneurs, commissioned the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí to construct a building. Gaudí designed a modernist-style building with a stone and brick façade that imitates the shape of a medieval castle.

In 1929, Casa Botines was acquired by Caja de Ahorros y Monte de Piedad de León, which converted it into its headquarters. For many years, the building housed the offices of the savings bank, until it was acquired by the City of León.

Since then, Casa Botines has been restored and converted into a museum. Today, it is one of the main tourist monuments of the city of León and one of the most representative buildings of Catalan modernism in Spain.

Curiosities of Casa Botines

Casa Botines Gaudí Museum: A must-see visit

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It currently houses a museum dedicated to the figure of Antoni Gaudí and his work. The museum has several rooms where you can see models, drawings and photographs of Gaudí’s most emblematic works.

In addition, in the museum you can see several original objects such as lamps, furniture and ceramic pieces.

If you visit León and you want to learn about the history of Catalan modernism, Casa Botines is a must-see. And if you are looking for a central and cosy hotel to stay in the city, we recommend My Palace León.

Accommodation in León near Casa Botines

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