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Barcelona architecture
The Sagrada Familia and the many works of Antonio Gaudi are the most prominent architectural features of Barcelona. No question that he inspired a new way of designing buildings. But he was not alone, we visited several other sites designed by other architects that were spectacular.
Palau de la Musica: Designed by Luis Montarer, this music hall took only 3 years to build (1905 – 1908). It uses mostly organic forms, emphasizing nature, color and light. The exterior and interior feature beautiful statues and friezes, and fantastic stained glass to highlight everything. Certainly worth a visit.
Hospital de la Santa Crue Saint Pau: A magnificent hospital site, built between 1902 and 1930. A huge complex, with significant buildings and almost a mile of underground tunnels for transport of both patients and supplies. It is now a World Heritage Site. It is truly a city within a city.
There is so much to see and take pictures of, here are a few. More can be found in our photo albums, click here and click on 2016 then cruises then Barcelona
Barcelona visit
The city of Barcelona is a “must see” visit if you go to Europe. Architecture, arts, food, markets, street life… it has everything! So our recent 4 day visit, while short, yielded many pictures which I will try to reduce to a few albums. This one is on the city itself and it’s many picturesque venues.

Approaching Barcelona after a long flight

City overview

Ah yes, the always busy La Rambla

Daylight on the La Rambla

Lots of eating options

Street mimes are quite good, actually

John Wayne in Barcelona?

Give money, watch him peddle

No camera, no problem.. have a drawing made

Early evenings and the crowds arenot there yet

Inside passage

Many statues

Even lamp posts are decorative

Palace on the hill

Communication tower from last Olympics

Part of Olympic Village

Castle on the hill

At one time the city was defended from sea attacks

Inside architecture

Harbor at dusk

Dusk in the city

Columbus at dusk…

… and at night, still pointing the wrong way!
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain
This is our third visit to Barcelona, and our third visit to the Sagrada Familia. You could go here 100 times and never see the end, just a fabulous structure. Under construction for some 120 years, it looks like another 100 before it is finished. Simply amazing!
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