La casa del dragón y un palacio de cuento: León también celebra el Año Gaudí
El palacio episcopal de Astorga y la Casa Botines de la capital se renuevan para conmemorar el centenario de la muerte del arquitecto catalán
The city of Astorga, a popular stop for pilgrims and tourists, often leaves visitors scratching their heads upon seeing an unexpected monument. Nestled among the town's rich Roman archaeological heritage and its emblematic location along the Camino de Santiago trail, the sight of a fairy-tale palace alongside the Gothic cathedral is a delightful surprise for those less familiar with Astorga's artistic gems.
This whimsical structure is one of two architectural designs gifted to the province of León by the renowned Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926), the other being the Casa Botines in the provincial capital, also known as the Casa del Dragón due to its mythical creature-inspired references. Astorga is fortunate to be part of a remarkable trio, as Gaudí only left three major works outside Catalonia: the other two León masterpieces and the El Capricho village in Comillas, Cantabria.
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