Conquering Barcelona

"Harry, I've reached the top" (Home Alone quote) Here is the view from the top of the peak in Parc Guell. From this viewpoint, it is possible to see almost all of the city including both the Sagrada Familia and the Caribbean Sea. After walking up and down (literally) the streets of Barcelona, we finally reached this beautiful spot where we could enjoy the beautiful sunshine and gorgeous city we were in.

Here is a picture of some of the beautiful buildings designed by the architect Antoni Gaudi. It felt like being in a fairytale or walking in a town made of gingerbread houses. It was absolutely beautiful and it's incredible that it was build one hundred years ago.

 

And here is a part of Gaudi's most incredible masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia. This is just the western side of the magnificent basilica designed by the architect. It is truly one of the most amazing things I have ever seen in my life. The amount of detail put into every single square inch of the building is amazing. One side of the basilica depicts the nativity, the opposite depicts the crucifixion, and the final, front side will be dedicated to the ascension. The inside also reflects this idea as each side represents the beginning and ending of life and is a reflection of nature. The Sagrada Familia has had three main architects, the leading one, Gaudi died June 1926. Currently, there are plans to finish construction June 2026, 100 years after the death of Gaudi.

I cannot believe that I had the opportunity to see the magnificence that is this building. It was truly amazing to see the what people are capable of when they use the gifts God gave to them and put them towards glorifying Him.

And here is a close-up picture of the opposite side. The detail is incredible.

 

In addition to La Sagrada Familia, I also had the opportunity to visit the Picasso Museum and see hundreds of works done by such an amazing artist. We also passed by the beautiful Catedral de Barcelona and the Barcelona Football Stadium (soccer for us) where a game was played and won against Madrid on Saturday night.

Overall, the trip was absolutely incredible and it's hard to believe that all of that beauty can be found in one city. This trip is something I will never be able to forget and I am so blessed to have the opportunity to see all of these things that I had only dreamed about seeing.

That is all for today, as this week is full of quizzes and exams, because yes I still do have classes while here. However, this upcoming week is Carnival which means two days off of school and traveling to places farther away. The next stop on the agenda: Prague and Vienna.

Hasta Luego....