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The image displays a detailed view of the upper facade of the Casa de la Lactància, located at Via Laietana, 30, Barcelona, Spain. The architecture is Modernista, featuring ornate stone carvings, glazed bricks, and mosaic elements. Dominating the central mid-section is a large stone relief sculpture depicting multiple figures. On the left, several adults and children are clustered. In the center, a regal female figure sits on a throne, holding a staff or scepter. To her right, two figures interact, one holding a balance scale. Above this relief, the words "LACTANCIA MUNICIPAL" are inscribed in carved stone. Directly above the inscription, a colorful mosaic displays the coat of arms of Barcelona, surrounded by intricate floral and geometric patterns. The facade below the relief is constructed from light blue glazed bricks. Partially visible at the bottom are ornate windows with multi-pane stained glass, incorporating blue, green, and yellow hues. Decorative stone pinnacles and columns flank the central relief and mosaic. Shadows from an unseen tree are cast across the lower brick facade and the right-side window. A branch with green leaves extends into the upper right quadrant of the image. The uppermost part of the building, visible against a clear blue sky, features a more modern design with horizontal louvers and windows, culminating in a flat, light-colored roofline.
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