During my week in Barcelona, I was amazed by the variety and grandeur of the architecture. The beauty of Barcelona goes beyond the building facades. There is a lot to notice in the details of the architecture and personal touches. (Yes, the pickpockets are one reason.) The more enjoyable reason is to appreciate the details and […]
PHOTOS: Barcelona Architecture Beyond Gaudí
During my week in Barcelona, I walked and walked and walked. I varied my routes in order to experience different streets because I quickly saw that the architecture is one of the most spectacular things about Barcelona. The styles are varied and somehow all make sense in this dynamic and beautiful city. People may come here for Gaudí (and yes, Gaudí is incredible), […]
Experiencing Gaudí: Casa Vicens
During my week in Barcelona, I experienced La Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera, and Casa Vicens. I paid the entry fees for the first two and just enjoyed the exterior of the latter. Note that the exterior of Casa Batlló was covered in scaffolding during my trip, which is why it’s not included here. In this […]
Experiencing Gaudí: La Pedrera (Casa Milà)
During my week in Barcelona, I experienced La Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera, and Casa Vicens. I paid the entry fees for the first two and just enjoyed the exterior of the latter. Note that the exterior of Casa Batlló was covered in scaffolding during my trip, which is why it’s not included here. In this […]
Experiencing Gaudí: La Sagrada Familia
The work of famous Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí is more of an experience than something to simply look at. When I first caught a glimpse of La Sagrada Familia in the distance, I felt like my body was filling up with a childlike wonder and awe. How could a man conceive of something so bizarre and gorgeous, intricate […]
5 Things I Love About Barcelona
One of the things I love about my work is that I get to travel. When an event in Barcelona came up, of course I decided to arrive a week early to have time to properly explore this city on foot and at my own pace. I hit the tourist sights (which really do live […]