Back From Barcelona – Touring Around

After visiting Sagrada Familia Back From Barcelona – Sagrada Familia we were out and about, taking in the sights before our next fun thing, which was a tour of the Gothic Area that included a fun night out on the town. More on that later. 🙂 We walked all over Barcelona just seeing what we could see. We enjoyed it all. For me, the beautiful and old buildings and artistically crafted sculptures, on everything, was just breath taking. Art and beautiful craftsmanship was on display everywhere.

The Spanish version of L’Arc de Triumphe or Arc de Triompfe. It was the gateway to the modern Barcelona of the late 19th century. The architect Josep Vilaseca designed the monument as an allegory of the respect that the city of Barcelona made for the nations and provinces that participated in the 1888 World’s Fair. 

Can you believe this artwork and attention to detail on these light posts and drinking fountains?

I have always been fascinated with architecture. I absolutely love all the old architecture and designs and craftsmanship and skill that go into the making of everything. I wish we still made things like this today. I love all the attention to detail. These old and beautiful designs are the results of 1000’s of years of history that comes from many different influences, both far and near, new and old.

Catholic and religious influences are all over the city too. This shrine was built high into a wall, overlooking the street, by someone’s apartment.

Beautiful mosaics are all over the place as well.

Even the sidewalks are artfully designed.

And the buoys are beautiflly created too.

Even some of the new and modern ideas were fun. Believe it or not, this is a thermometer on the side of a building.

This modern building looks like a taco to me, although it was probably built to represent a sail.

Art and beauty are all around. We just have to open our eyes and look for it.

Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay safe and stay well. ‘Til next time.