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BARCELONA - SPAIN There is so much beauty in
the city that we will continue to add photos of remarkable
architecture and things of pure delight.
The galleries are generally categorized by specific subjects
and areas. Just click the photograph to view them. |
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Cathedral and Churches - Barcelona Cathedral, Sagrada Familia, Santa Maria del Mar, Santa Maria del Pi, La Merce |
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Diagonal - A walk along Diagonal from the Guell Estate - Dragon Gate by Antoni Gaudi to the Palau de Pedralbes exterior and interior and over to Passeig de Gracia |
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La Rambla - One of the best walks in Europe - from Placa Catalunya to the Columbus Monument - entertainment, great architecture, the Mercat |
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Montjuic - Poble Espanol shows typical city architecture from all over Spain and the Font Magica has a "dancing waters" show set to music below the MNAC (National Art Museum) |
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Parcs - The incredible Parc Guell designed by Antoní Gaudí, the Parc de la Ciutat and nearby Arc de Triompf |
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Passeig de Gracia - Modernista architecture at its best from Casa Mila (La Pedrera) down to Lleo Morera, the "Apple of Discord" offers a stunning variety and includes our favorite Casa Battló by Antoní Gaudí |
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Palau de la Generalitat - This Palace at the Placa St Jaume incorporates Gothic, Romanesque and Rennaissance styles. It is now is the seat of Catalan Government and has served as the Les Corts Catalanes. |
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Special Places - Palau de la Musica, Casa Vicens, Casa Calvet, Palau Guell, Placa St Jaume |
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Some Festivals - Each district of Barcelona hosts an annual festival - The Gracia Feste is one of the oldest in the city - The Merce is a huge festival for the entire town. |
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Things that caught the eye - an eclectic group of architectural details, signs and whatever doesn't fit other galleries |
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The
Gallery Pages - these are compositions of
photos from our walks around the city on single pages: The
Great Giant Head, an artwalk - Hat
Trick, an artwalk - Ramon Casas, a poster
collection - Mercats, local specialty and
food markets - A Walk in Our Neigborhood,
something to do on a Sunday |
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