The Catalan architect, historian & politician, Lluis Domenech i Montaner designed this building, he was the favourite architect of the upper classes of Barcelona.
Barcelona May 23rd 2008 Ola Bo & Dud,
Just to let you know that we’re well restored and recovered from our misfortune in Barcelona. Howard now has a soft material wallet on a long cord which can be hung and tucked into the most interesting places - beware all pick-pockets you could get more than you bargained for!! So trussed and tucked we made our way back to Barcelona.
Over this year of travel we have become conn ... read more
Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more
Howard & Hilda's Great Adventure. Two "Old Age Travelers" take to the roads of Europe in July 2007 for a year long adventure. Home will be 'Bertie' our caravan, towed by the BBC (big black car). We have a rough outline of our journey - we're going to do it anti-clockwise!!... full info