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Casa Lis (Museum of Art Nouveau and Art Deco)

Calle Gibraltar 14, 37008 Salamanca, Spain
+34 923 12 14 25
Ranked #7 of 41 attractions in Salamanca
4.5 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Traveller Description: Casa Lis is the name of the Museum of Art Nouveau and Art Deco that opened in Salamanca in 1995 and is one of the most popular museums in... more »
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Alexandria, Virginia, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The gorgeous stained glass window that can be seen from the river is a little bit misleading. There are only a few rooms of exhibits, and nothing that I found particularly thrilling, with the exception of the beautiful ceiling in the atrium. Nice for an hour or two, but not more. No photography allowed inside, either. More

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London, UK
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This is a lovely private collection of art nouveau and art deco pieces - mainly figurines and vases etc. The building itself is a stunning art nouveau design and gorgeous. If you're into that era, then you'll really enjoy looking at the pieces, but if you're not all that keen on it then you might find it a bit limited... More

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28 reviews 28 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

I absolutely love Art Deco! And this place is just - Wow. The building was originally a private residence, and I'm sure the stained glass windows are all original. The exhibits; toys, porcelain, glass, bronzes, jewellery, fans and furniture are all just amazing. This is a place not to miss, however, my biggest dislike about the place was that photo's... More

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New York
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Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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After a few days of medieval and gothic sites, it was great to visit. Forget the paintings - gaze at the beautiful glass windows in the museum, the glass vases, the Lalique jewelry, the little bronze statues of bears in a canoe and Josephine Baker dancing topless. All the while, listening to great jazz music. The cafe looked lovely and... More

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Salamanca, Spain
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

This museum is pretty striking from the south wall of the city with the beautiful stained-glass facade. It's cheap (free for students) to enter and not a bad way to spend an hour. Much cooler if you have an interest in art nouveau or art deco. If you didn't make it to Barcelona, you can find those cool old posters... More

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Malaga, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
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Casa Lis is a museum that has wonderful Art Nouveau and Art Deco objects. There is a fabulous stained glass ceiling and stained glass façade. The glass and crystal displays with works by Rene Lalique, Emile Galle, and the Daum Brothers are very beautiful. There are 120 small sculptures made of bronze and ivory, called chriselephantines, made by the best... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

The stained glass is magnificent from both the outside and the inside. Great marble and bronze sculptures. There is also an incredible wall piece of copper with enamel painting in the stairwell. Well worth the visit. More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

I was very excited to visit this little museum, since I really like late 19th and early 20th century ceramics and glass. Unfortunately, the quality of works on display was about what you'd find at the average Los Angeles flea market. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011
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Great museum, charming cafe. Don't miss either one...oh, yes, the gift shop is pretty great too.. More

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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011

This is an absolute treasure house, featuring sculptures, models, ceramics, figures etc. The building itself is a jewell and a refreshing change from normal art galleries. Worth a visit More

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