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Barranc de la Caramella precipice in Roquetes, inside the Parc Natural dels Ports. Terres de l'Ebre, Catalonia.

Photos from Visit els Ports.

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Sallent. Catalunya. Foto de Pepín. 27/01/2024.

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Parc Güell, 20/10/22

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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Parc de Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain

Kristijan Arsov

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Parc de la Ciutadella

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5 Architectural Beauties You Can't Miss in Barcelona

Barcelona is the magical and enchanting capital of Catalonia, a city that perfectly mixes its wide culture and architectural landscape. From the iconic work of Antoni Gaudí to the splendorous and stopped-in-time medieval structures, Barcelona knows how to capture the spirit of innovation and artistic expression. Stay around to know which of this city’s attractions you can’t miss if you love architecture (the fourth one is my favorite)

La Sagrada Familia: Gaudí’sMasterpiece

In its own neighborhood, called after it, La Sagrada Familia stands imposingly as a dream to everyone who stares at it, despite whether you’re religious or not. It mixes different styles of architecture, such as Gothic, modernism and Catalan modernism. The project started in 1882 and wasn’t Gaudí's. Francisco de Paula del Villar y Lozano was the architect who promoted the creation of this temple and later quit.

Its forms and colors are simply amazing. It’s all planned for the sun to hit the stained glass at certain hours, giving a colorful projection on the inside walls. It also has many nature references, such as fruits, vegetables, and overall plants, that represent Gaudí’s real understanding and value of God's creation: nature. The church is not finished yet; they expect it to be ready by 2033, but you can visit it every day, and tickets go from 26 euros to 40 euros. I highly recommend going to the towers; I’ve never seen something like that.

Casa Batlló: The House of Bones

This, along with La Sagrada Familia, is probably the most famous art piece Gaudí executed. Constructed in 1877 by Emilio Sala Cortés, it started as a very basic building. Later, in 1904, Josep Batlló i Casanovas, a textile industrialist, assigned Gaudí the total renovation of the place, which showcases his maturity stage in these years. It has seven stories, 11 balconies, and a trippy front that will make your neck hurt from prolonged staring. Its concept relies on, again, nature, but more specifically on marine inspiration and fantastic landscapes. They were radical ideas for the time, making this a very modern creation. It’s located in the center of Barcelona and you can visit it every day. Prices range from 29 euros to 45 euros, and packages include night-time tours, real-life stories and light shows.

Parc Güell: Nature Art Strikes Again

Barcelona remains beautiful, and it seems to get more beautiful with the years, but classics are classics, and this other artwork we’ll review also belongs to Gaudí, surprisingly (not). Located on the Barcelona hills, this public park also integrates architecture with nature. It gives us a fantasy path with serpentine benches, mosaics made from broken ceramic tiles and a great panoramic view of the city and the Mediterranean Sea. Full of vibrant colors and playful forms, it reveals Gaudí’s fascination with organic shapes and his knowledge of architecture fusion with the natural environment. Before 2013, it was fully public and free, but since then, the Monumental Area has had limited access, and prices go from 10 euros to 22 euros. Visiting takes approximately one hour, and you’ll be taken on a tour through the most emblematic points of interest, where you can relive history and connect with the values of modernism, the secrets of Gaudí’s architecture, and the harmony of the park with nature. I wouldn’t miss it.

The Gothic Quarter: Medieval Fantasy

If you’re like me and you’d love to spend at least a day in the Medieval Era, this city is for you.

Right in the heart of Barcelona, you’ll find yourself in the Gothic Quarter, a labyrinth of diagonals, narrow streets and squares that effortlessly transport you to a bygone era that will make you feel like time has stopped. The Barcelona Cathedral, the King’s Square (or Placa del Rei), the Bishop’s Bridge, or the Call Jueu will be your friends and companions in this medieval fantasy you’ll be living in. It made me think about how kings and queens lived in the XV century, what kind of extravagant parties they hosted and the opulent garments they would choose to adorn. They all greatly represent Catalan architecture, with a perfect dash of European history. You don’t need to pay anything to walk on these streets—just the price of melancholia and goosebumps.

Palau de la Música Catalana: A Symphony in Stone

This great grand concert hall somehow reminds me of La Sagrada Familia. The stained glasses and enormous size make you feel so little but powerful. It was built by modernist architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner and it means “Music Palace”. It was finished in 1908, and today it can host up to 2049 people almost every day. It is as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside, but it’s not just aesthetically superior, it also gives us a perfect sound, thanks to its structure, conceived as a music box. It suffered a catastrophe 20 years ago when it went to ashes after a fire in 1994. Everyone in the city helped move what they could, and in 1999, after record time, it was rebuilt and reopened to the public. You can visit it with a tour guide if you want to know more details. Visits last 55 minutes and cost 20 euros, but I would also recommend booking a night to go and listen to some music; the experience is way beyond your imagination.

Immerse Yourself: Barcelona's Architectural Poetry Unfolded

Barcelona is, indeed, your next stop. Nothing like any other traditional landmark, its architectural richness is a gift to anyone visiting. It’s a living testament to the city’s commitment to artistic expression, innovation and cultural identity.

From the timeless works of Antoni Gaudí to the medieval charm of the Gothic Quarter and the modernist marvels that dot the cityscape, Barcelona invites you to embark on a journey through centuries of architectural evolution and revolution.

Its magic unfolds, preserving its cultural heritage while embracing the avant-garde of past, present and future. Each structure tells a story, taking you to different worlds: history, art, and imagination; creating a symphony of architectural beauty that defines this Mediterranean gem.

It’s a reinvention, a timeless haven for architectural enthusiasts and curious travelers. It’s a visual poem that you will not want to stop reading.

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Barcelona And Antoni Gaudi

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PARC SAMÀ-CAMBRILS-PINTURA-ART-JARDI BOTANIC-PASSAREL·LA-LLAC-GLORIETA-PALMERES-PAISATGES-TARRAGONA-PINTOR-ERNEST DESCALS por Ernest Descals Por Flickr: PARC SAMÀ-CAMBRILS-PINTURA-ART-JARDI BOTANIC-PASSAREL·LA-LLAC-GLORIETA-PALMERES-PAISATGES-TARRAGONA-PINTOR-ERNEST DESCALS Entre las palmeras del JARDIN BOTANICO la Pasarela de madera permite subir a los visitantes a la Glorieta que corona el lago en el PARC SAMÀ de CAMBRILS, paisajes de los jardines de Tarragona, la historia colonial del pasado de Catalunya en sus detalles, el agua verdosa del estanque complementa la escena paisajista bajo la fuerte luz. Pintura del artista pintor Ernest Descals sobre papel de 50 x 70 centímetros.

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Montseny Natural Park (Barcelona Metropolitan Ambit, Catalonia). A forest full of legends of bandits and witches.

Photo by isaura_viver on Instagram.

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Estació Meteológica de 1883. Ca l'Arnús. Badalona. Barcelona. Catalunya. 25/09/2022. Foto de Pepín.

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El dret de la gent gran a gaudir de la tecnologia

El dret de la gent gran a gaudir de la tecnologia

Deu entitats han creat el ‘Barcelona Aging Collaboratory’, un espai d’innovació centrat en l’envelliment L’augment de l’esperança de vida ha obert nous escenaris en l’àmbit de la gent gran. La millora de la qualitat de vida ha passat a formar part del primer nivell de l’agenda política i social de les administracions. Segons dades de l’Institut d’Estadística de Catalunya, l’any 2050, un de cada…

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Parc Güell, Barcelona, 20/10/22

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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Parc de Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain

Manuel Torres Garcia