Casa Amatller in Barcelona was redesigned by Josep Puig i Cadafalch for Antoni Amatller, a wealthy chocolatier and archaeology enthusiast. The text says the building was originally constructed in 1875 and redesigned as his residence between 1898 and 1900. The infobox gives no construction date, only the 1976 heritage designation. The style is Modernisme.
It belongs to the Illa de la Discòrdia, the Block of Discord, with Casa Batlló and Casa Lleó-Morera. The main facade has sculpture compositions, including a rat with a camera, and the stair court has a stained glass ceiling and doors. The article gives no materials or dimensions. The 1900 interior is largely intact.
It remained the home of Amatller's daughter until her death in 1960, and continuous family ownership preserved the interior. It is now a historic house museum, a café and the seat of the Amatller Institute for Hispanic Art, open for scheduled tours.
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