Front of Basilica

Basilica Sagrada Familia

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January 28th 2014
I've been to many churches, cathedrals, temples and mosques and this was the most fascinating by far. The outside facade has two different looks. Front and back are totally different. When we walked inside I was expecting something that would marry with the exterior. Nope, it was like being on a movie set for Star Wars. Clean lines, very modern considering the year it was designed. We went ... read more

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona » Barcelona

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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