Showing posts with label barcelona. Show all posts
Showing posts with label barcelona. Show all posts

Monday, September 12, 2011

Currently Under Construction: Sagrada Familia

Sagrada Familia's figurative "Currently Under Construction" sign surely must have quite the story to tell, having seen much of Barcelona and world history unfold before it since its inception in 1882.

After 144 years of construction, all should be complete come 2026. Hopefully.

This beautiful masterpiece of a Catholic church in Barcelona, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi, towers over Barcelona, piercing its skyline.

That fact that Sagrada Familia is visible from all around various part of Barcelona, it serves as a constant reminder of the city's heritage, foundation and artistic and architectural mastery as exhibited by its (most) famous architect, Gaudi and his impact on the makeup of the city (as seen in Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell, Casa Batllo and La Pedrera).

A Catalan jewel in Barcelona - Sagrada Familia

Stained glass window inside Sagrada Familia

Spires reaching high above Barcelona's skyline

View from Sagrada Familia - Barcelona and the Mediterranean  Sea

Monday, August 8, 2011

Bienvenidos al Park Güell! I heart Gaudi.

Bienvenidos al Park Güell! This place looks like it was taken from a storybook! Gaudi's work is all over Barcelona. Park Güell is one of my favorite examples of his work.

The park is situated on Barcelona's el Carmel hill. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site, built between the years of 1900-1914. It is a feast of exploration for the ears, eyes and mind.

It is whimsy that welcomes visitors to the park. It is imagination that creates and appreciates the intricacies of the park.

I want need to go back. Barcelona, te amo.

Gaudi's art. Entrance to Park Güell. 



Yours truly enjoying the colonnaded foot path at Park Guell
 
Bienvenidos, todos! 
Gaudi's multi-color mosaic dragon fountain