Salvador Dali is one of the most prominent and influential surrealist painters of all time. Born in Spain in 1904, Dali is probably best known for his masterpiece, that is painting of melting clocks, The Persistence of Memory. Looking at his surrealist work, we can see that he created many striking and bizzare images. Throughout his life, Dali was also renowned for his fertile imagination and eccentric manner.
If you are an art lover, aren’t you curious enough about what’s inside Salvador Dali House and Theatre-Museum? If you are planning to travel to Europe in the near future, make sure that Spain is on your list; that’s where Dali House and Theatre-Museum are situated.
Salvador Dali House – Port Lligat
If you are interested in visiting the House, you should note that reservation (you have to book your tickets in advance) is required and only small groups (of up to eight people each group) are allowed due to the small size of the house and rooms. The House is open from 12 February 2016 to 8 January 2017. But there will be time when the House is closed. For more details about the opening dates and hours, you can visit the website www.salvador-dali.org.
Salvador Dali House in Port Lligat, a small village in Girona, was the source of his inspiration because it was quiet and peaceful. The House was his only place of residence after childhood, where he spent most of his time working until 1982, when he decided to move to the Pubol Castle following the death of her wife Gala.
Arriving at the House, you will see the uniqueness of the building. The House comprises four cottages on the sea that were combined together, which resulted in the labyrinthine structure. To get to all rooms and natural surroundings, you will have to take irregular and narrow steps.
Dali Theatre-Museum
Settled in his hometown in Figueres, Dali Theatre-Museum showcases the largest and most diverse works of Salvador Dali. Inside the museum you can expect to see his paintings throughout all decades of his career, Dali sculptures, mechanical devices, objects created out of his curiosity and imagination, and many more.
Next to the extraordinary museum is the theatre. You can see in the picture that the stage of the theatre is crowned with a glass geodesic dome roof cupola. Below the stage is where Dali was buried.
Prior to visit, make sure you check the opening schedule and other important information first, as the museum is not open to public all year round.
Both Salvador Dali house and Dali Theatre-Museum are treasures of Surrealism. If you admire this genius and icon of Surrealism, then visiting both places is a must.
