The strange building, with the romantic name of Torre Galatea, is one of the most striking sights of the Spanish city of Figeras and is a must for many excursion programs. The author of the project of the unusual tower building is the famous architect Emilio Peres Pinero. And one of the most important decorative elements has been given to Salvador Dali. He has found the huge eggs around the building that symbolize the life of the excellent painter.
The building was named to honor the talented painter Elena Diakonova, who is more known among the art lovers under the pseudonym Galatea. The original building served as a house for Salvador Dali. In 1974, he restored the half-destroyed building of the old theater from the ruins. The official opening of the House Museum of Salvador Dali took place in 1974. In this house, the painter presented his first masterpieces to the public. The purpose of the building was multifaceted. Not only did the paintings take place, but also the performances of the circus artists, the orchestras and the theater groups were performed.
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