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Visiting the Dalí Castle

Love often involves building castles in Spain, but when your name is Salvador Dalí, it becomes a tangible reality. Not turning this project into a masterpiece would have been impossible. A true ode to Gala, his wife and muse, the Dalí Castle, or as it is commonly known, the Gala-Dalí Castle House-Museum, is filled with infinite tenderness. Open to the public since 1996, this jewel in La Pera, near Girona, offers a rare opportunity to enter the private world of the brilliant creator and his partner, united by art and passion.

A romantic and mysterious sanctuary

Early in their relationship, Dalí promised Gala he would buy her a palace. With its three floors, an 11th-century Gothic tower, and 14th-century architecture, the Dalí Castle was as abandoned as it was dilapidated. It was the perfect foundation for this visionary. From the ruins, he crafted a temple for his muse. Starting in 1970, the restoration began. The semi-wild garden was brought back to life, a pool with a fountain decorated with busts of Wagner was installed, and trompe-l'oeil paintings and elephant statues found their place. The decay of the rooms was highlighted, creating niches and spaces that only his artistic eye could conceive. The kitchens became a bathroom, and a romantic, baroque cocoon formed with the Hall of Coats of Arms and its rose window, the Piano Room, custom-designed fireplaces, majestic armchairs, and royal beds. The result is graceful and carries an aura of mystery. Dalí could not enter without Gala's written permission. She died there in 1982 and is buried on the grounds. The artist lived there alone, creating his final works in his studio. Their personal effects, such as the dresses of Gala, add a unique charm to this moving and fascinating visit.