This arch called the "Arc de Triomf" is in Barcelona. It was built for the 1888 and served as the exposition's main entrance.
Casa Amatller
Casa Amatller is a stylish building situated in the Passeig de Gràcia (one of the major avenue in Barcelona containing several famous architecture pieces). This building was designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch between 1898 and 1900.
Casa Batllo
Casa Batlló is a very famous building designed by Antoni Gaudí and Josep Maria Jujo in 1877 and was remodelled between 1905 and 1907. Casa Batlló is also situated in Passeig de Gràcia, an avenue in Barcelona which is regarded as the most expensive street in Spain. As you see in the picture, it is actually next to the Casa Amatller. Casa Batlló is also named as Casa dels ossos (House of Bones) because it looks like it has been made from skulls (the balconies) and bones (the supporting pillars).
The Casa Amatller and Casa Batlló along with Casa Lleó-Morera makes up the three most important buildings in Barcelona's famous Illa de la Discòrdia (meaning "block of discord") beacuse of their uniqueness.
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