we could not come to Barcelona without trying the paella. We also wanted to get close to the sea, which is one of the things that makes a visit here so special. The air and light of the Mediterranean whet our appetites for a delicious paella.
On the left: Carme and Tomi visiting Park Güell, begun by Antoni Gaudí in 1900.
On the right: a detail of the Sagrada Familia.
On the right: the Torre Agbar, since it was on the way, It's the architectural opposite of the Sagrada Familia, but a perfect complement as the symbol of contemporary Barcelona.
On the left: Parc Gúell, begun by Antoni Gaudí in 1900. Evidently it was never finished but it's got that elegant whimsy so typical of Gaudí. I loved the two Hansel and Gretel entrance pavilions and the mosaic dragon.
La Rambla, the city's most famous street and the main avenue of its old section. It's crowded and lively, with lots of touristy shops. Carme and tomi by a florist of the Rambla.
The medieval atmosphere of the old quarter is truly magical, with its maze of narrow streets - a mix of 13th century buildings and hip 21st century shops. First stop was the Cathedral, appropriately large and imposing, but the really beautiful part is the cloister inside. Then we wandered the streets some more - that's us in front of the mysterious Pont del Bisbe -- the Bishop's Bridge.
we could not come to Barcelona without trying the paella. We also wanted to get close to the sea, which is one of the things that makes a visit here so special. The air and light of the Mediterranean whet our appetites for a delicious paella.
The medieval atmosphere of the old quarter is truly magical, with its maze of narrow streets - a mix of 13th century buildings and hip 21st century shops. First stop was the Cathedral, appropriately large and imposing, but the really beautiful part is the cloister inside. Then we wandered the streets some more - that's us in front of the mysterious Pont del Bisbe -- the Bishop's Bridge.
La Boqueria, the enormous food market with its magnificent modernist iron roof. This is one of the most visually stunning markets I've ever seen. We strolled up and down every aisle, getting hungry.
La Boqueria, the enormous food market with its magnificent modernist iron roof. This is one of the most visually stunning markets I've ever seen. We strolled up and down every aisle, getting hungry.
La Boqueria, the enormous food market with its magnificent modernist iron roof. This is one of the most visually stunning markets I've ever seen. We strolled up and down every aisle, getting hungry.
La Boqueria, the enormous food market with its magnificent modernist iron roof. This is one of the most visually stunning markets I've ever seen. We strolled up and down every aisle, getting hungry.
we headed for the cool sea water and a walk along the shore at Passeig Maritim
we headed for the cool sea water and a walk along the shore at Passeig Maritim
Park Güell, begun by Antoni Gaudí in 1900. Evidently it was never finished but it's got that elegant whimsy so typical of Gaudí. I loved the two Hansel and Gretel entrance pavilions and the mosaic dragon.
La Rambla, the city's most famous street and the main avenue of its old section. It's crowded and lively, with lots of touristy shops. Carme and Tomi by a florist of the Rambla.
The medieval atmosphere of the old quarter is truly magical, with its maze of narrow streets - a mix of 13th century buildings and hip 21st century shops. First stop was the Cathedral, appropriately large and imposing, but the really beautiful part is the cloister inside. Then we wandered the streets some more - that's us in front of the mysterious Pont del Bisbe - the Bishop's Bridge.
The medieval atmosphere of the old quarter is truly magical, with its maze of narrow streets - a mix of 13th century buildings and hip 21st century shops. First stop was the Cathedral, appropriately large and imposing, but the really beautiful part is the cloister inside. Then we wandered the streets some more - that's us in front of the mysterious Pont del Bisbe -- the Bishop's Bridge.
The medieval atmosphere of the old quarter is truly magical, with its maze of narrow streets - a mix of 13th century buildings and hip 21st century shops. First stop was the Cathedral, appropriately large and imposing, but the really beautiful part is the cloister inside. Then we wandered the streets some more - that's us in front of the mysterious Pont del Bisbe -- the Bishop's Bridge.
On the left: the stained-glass ceiling of the Palau de la Música catalana demonstrates the astonishing attention to detail that you find in this auditorium, designed by LluÌs DomËnech i Montaner, where every surface is adorned with color, texture and relief.
On the right: walking along the shore at Barceloneta.
Park Güell, begun by Antoni Gaudí in 1900. Evidently it was never finished but it's got that elegant whimsy so typical of Gaudí. I loved the two Hansel and Gretel entrance pavilions and the mosaic dragon.
