"It pays to be GAUDI" Barcelona by Alikatt

Barcelona Travel Guide: 11,814 reviews and 20,924 photos

It was day devoted to Antonio Gaudi's works/legacy

Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia or Church of the Holy Family. This is the Gaudi facade that recalls organic elements and is like a living, breathing sculpture that still comes to 'life' as each day passes. Construction contues to this day. It seems that the cranes are permanent fixtures now...

Interrior of Sagrada Familia

Standing here, being in the undercarriage of an elaborate structure is something else. The aesthetic application married with structural 'bones' give this room its coherence. Awesome's the word I use to describe this 'cave' and it was my first time there as I didn't even go inside when I first visited Barcelona back in 1991.

thirty three

Add the colums vertically or horizontally and you will come to 33 any which way...signifies the life span of Jesus Christ.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A vibrant , artsy city full of color and the food is amazing!
Cons:very hot in July!
In a nutshell:a culinary destination with wealth of Gaudi 'stars' and modern designs

Last visit to Barcelona: Jul 2006
Intro Updated Nov 6, 2006
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Reviews (10)

great Basque tapas Restaurants (6)

Taktika Berri is definitely a local place. It was full of lunch patrons when we walked in at half past one for lunch.... more travel advice

Good location, fine fare Restaurants (6)

I like the location by the port but I wan't impressed with the food. Service was fine though. We mostly had salads and... more travel advice

another one of those Buddha Bars Nightlife (2)

We just dined at the very chic and minimalist Noti and we wanted something more edgy and exciting so we walked (not even... more travel advice

Not that great but location is superb Nightlife (2)

First of all don't tell the taxi driver Carpe Diem, tell him CDLC. We had to take two cabbies there since the first one... more travel advice

Things to Do (1)
Walk, walk and walk some more...

Hotels (1)
good location, attentive service

Comments (2)

hunterV Mar 28, 2007 at 2:07 AM Report Abuse

Thanx, very useful info!
DSwede Feb 18, 2007 at 7:51 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday!! I hope you will celebrate in style!