Spain - Barcelona, Catalunya
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Barcelona is a feast for the senses. One of our great pleasures is wandering
around the city looking for suprises. In this section I have included some of the
remarkable roof tops, ceilings, columns, and stained glass you can see if you
look up as you walk around this amazing city.
around the city looking for suprises. In this section I have included some of the
remarkable roof tops, ceilings, columns, and stained glass you can see if you
look up as you walk around this amazing city.
Rose window of Santa Maria del Mar.
Interior of the National Art Museum of Catalonia
built for the 1929 World's Fair.
built for the 1929 World's Fair.
Stained Glass Roof in Casa Amatller, a building in the Modernisme
style in Barcelona, designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch
style in Barcelona, designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch
The Palau de la Música Catalana (Palace of Catalan Music) is a concert hall designed in the Catalan modernisme style
by the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. It was built in Barcelona between 1905 and 1908.
by the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. It was built in Barcelona between 1905 and 1908.
Interior of La Sagrada Familia
In the previoussection we focused on things you can see
while looking up. In this section we will focus on some of
the more fascinating and famous architecture of the city.
while looking up. In this section we will focus on some of
the more fascinating and famous architecture of the city.
Many people are unaware that Casa Batlló is the result of a radical remodeling by Gaudi of an existing structure built in the year 1877. The
transformation took place in the years 1905–1907. Much of the façade is decorated with a mosaic of broken ceramic tiles (trencadís) that starts in
shades of golden orange moving into greenish blues. The roof is arched and has been likened to the back of a dragon or dinosaur.
transformation took place in the years 1905–1907. Much of the façade is decorated with a mosaic of broken ceramic tiles (trencadís) that starts in
shades of golden orange moving into greenish blues. The roof is arched and has been likened to the back of a dragon or dinosaur.
Casa Milà, better known as La Pedrera (Catalan for 'The Quarry'), is also
by Gaudí and was built in the years 1906–1910 (officially completed 1912).
by Gaudí and was built in the years 1906–1910 (officially completed 1912).
The entry way of Casa Mila with reflections and shadows
The Torre Agbar, a recent addition to
Barcelona's skyline
Barcelona's skyline
Yellow on blue. I just liked the crisp edges with the blue sky,
flower pots, and mobile
flower pots, and mobile
Curved Balconies
Doubled reflection of the Cathedral spire.
Detail from the Casa dels Paraiguas, one of the
architectural landmarks along the Ramblas.
architectural landmarks along the Ramblas.
Barcelona has a rich and varied street life, ranging from musicians in the Gothic Quarter (Barrio Gotico) to families enjoying a sunny plaza. You never know what you'll come upon!
Guitarist in Barrio Gotico
Hands and Strings
"The Boys," an Italian saxophonist and Chilean hang
player, with whom we struck up a friendship
player, with whom we struck up a friendship
Typical morning at the nearby plaza
Modern Family Portrait
Castellers. A castell is a human tower traditionally built
during festivals in many places in Catalonia. The towers
symbolize Catalan solidarity and strength.
during festivals in many places in Catalonia. The towers
symbolize Catalan solidarity and strength.
Wow!!!
Els Gigants - processional figures from various towns
Monk Parakeet, A Brazilian Immigrant