Barcelona - Gaudi's Masterpieces - Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo


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January 27th 2017
Published: January 31st 2017
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Friday dawns with overcast skies and streets wet from early morning showers. This morning I have a pre-purchased 9.00am 'skip the line' ticket to Barcelona'a most famous landmark, The Basilica Sagrada Familia. This huge church, often referred to as a cathedral even though it has no bishop's seat, became Antonio Gaudi's all-consuming obsession from when he took the project over, a year after it st... Read Full Entry



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Casa Batllo

The art noveau tiled courtyard
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La Rambla

Early evening on La Rambla
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Placa Reial

One of the entrances to Placa Reial, Barcelona's most photographed square, just off the side of La Rambla.
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Placa Reial

Who wouldn't like to be wined and dined here?
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Placa Reial

The fountain in the centre of the square
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Port Vell

Walking across the wharf from the shopping and recreation centre on the other side



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