Barcelona 1 (020) Going up to Parc Guell

Barcelona

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December 12th 2010
Two of my last layovers were Barcelona, where the famous architect Antoni Gudi lived and worked. Most of his work dates back from the late 1800’s – 1900’s. His work was mostly inspired by nature and his work is an excellent example of Art Nouveau. - Park Guell This park is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and was created by Antoni Gaudi between 1900 and 1914. It is skillfully designed and c ... read more

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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