We wanted to get an overall feel of Barcelona, so where better to start than with Gaudi’s architecture, and the city’s no.1 attraction the unfinished cathedral Sagrada Familia. Gaudi worked on this, on and off, for 43 years until his death in 1926 (run over by a tram). He based his designs on natural forms- trees & plants, crystals, shell patterns etc. and work is currently proceeding towards completing the cathedral using these principles. It is planned to finish it by 2030. The next photo shows some tree-like main support pillars that are of the recent construction.
Gaudi’s own work is much more ornate, and presumably accounts for the 43 years he put into it. The photo below illustrates the wealth of detail above the entrance doors in the main facade that is part of the original structure.
More Gaudi below – a block of apartments in the centre of the city. Note the flowing lines and organic appearance. It is remarkable to think this building was constructed in the early 1900’s.
This one below, again, is all curves, but more highly decorated with tiles.
As we said in the previous blog, Barcelona is an elegant city and the final pic of the fountains, and Jane, in the Placa de Catalunya sort of sums it up. Pity about the yellow barrier, but this is a “warts and all “ show, folks.
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