On Monday we dedicated the day to looking at the works of Gaudi, a famous architect whose work is found all throughout the city.
We started the day at Park Güell. We took the metro and had to walk about a mile to get to the park. When we found it, we spent about two hours walking through the park, looking at the interesting designs and mosaics that Gaudi was famous for designing. We ended up at the top of the park on top of a monument with a cross that looked out over the entire city.
After we finished at the park, we went back to the Metro and rode downtown. By the time we got there, it was lunchtime. The Metro stop was right next to McDonald's so we ate there for lunch. When we got out we started walking down the street to look at some more Gaudi designed buildings. We walked past a book store and so we ended up spending some time in there. We can't resist a good bookstore!
We saw the different buildings, and decided to walk down to the Arc De Triomf because there was a fountain there that we hadn't seen the day before. On our way to the arch, we bought some Spanish churros (xurros) which were filled with different kinds of cream (chocolate, cream, and caramel). They were yummy, and very filling!
We found the park and really enjoyed walking around. We realized that there were flocks of parrots/parakeets in the city (Sophie had pointed one out on our walk, but we thought it had maybe just escaped from a house). After we found the fountain, we walked to the Sagrada Familia, a cathedral that has been under construction for over 100 years and which was designed by Gaudi as well.
We had bought tickets online for 6:30 pm. We arrived early and stood in line for about fifteen minutes before we went in. The Sagrada Familia was my favorite part of our visit to Barcelona. The cathedral was amazing. The amount of detail was just exquisite - and that was the outside. The inside is complete in many areas and it is beautiful. There are hundreds of stained-glass windows and the light is constantly shifting. The entire edifice inspires awe and is truly inspiring. Yulia and I decided that we want to go back in 2026 when it is supposed to be complete (100 years after Gaudi's death) to see what it looks like when it is completely finished.
We took the Metro home, stopped and bought some fixings for sandwiches, and had a nice dinner at home. It was a lovely day.
We started the day at Park Güell. We took the metro and had to walk about a mile to get to the park. When we found it, we spent about two hours walking through the park, looking at the interesting designs and mosaics that Gaudi was famous for designing. We ended up at the top of the park on top of a monument with a cross that looked out over the entire city.
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| Old men playing Bocce Ball just outside the subway. |
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| Park Güell |
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| Portico gallery in Park Güell |
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| Portico gallery in Park Güell |
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| Our little explores |
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| At the top of the park there was this monument with a cross |
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| From the top you there was an amazing view of the city of Barcelona: Sagrada Familia in the middle of the frame. |
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| Trying for a selfie |
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| There was some sort of castle on the top of that hill that looks like the SLC Tempple |
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| The gardens in the park. The park itself is huge! |
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| Casa Batllo by Gaudi |
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| Having lunch at McDonalds |
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| At the bookstore downtown Barcelona. The kids really wanted to get some books even though they don't speak Spanish. However, after this trip they decided that they would like to add Spanish to the languages they speak! |
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| Casa Mila "La Pedrera" - one of the buildings designed by Gaudi |
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| Palau Baro de Quadras |
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| Casa Terrades |
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| Taking a little break before walking to the Arc De Triomf |
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| Another one of amazing buildings in Barcelona |
We saw the different buildings, and decided to walk down to the Arc De Triomf because there was a fountain there that we hadn't seen the day before. On our way to the arch, we bought some Spanish churros (xurros) which were filled with different kinds of cream (chocolate, cream, and caramel). They were yummy, and very filling!
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| xurros are yummy! |
We found the park and really enjoyed walking around. We realized that there were flocks of parrots/parakeets in the city (Sophie had pointed one out on our walk, but we thought it had maybe just escaped from a house). After we found the fountain, we walked to the Sagrada Familia, a cathedral that has been under construction for over 100 years and which was designed by Gaudi as well.
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| On our way to the Arc De Triomf we found this cool drinking fountain! |
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| Pond at the Parc de la Ciutadella |
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| feeding geese at the pond |
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| Love these trees. |
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| Toadstools in the tree |
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| Wild parrot. There was a big flock of them flying at the park |
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| The girls are trying to figure out if they could climb these trees |
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| We found a mammoth at the park |
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| Fountain of the Waterfall |
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| Fountain of the Waterfall |
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| There was a guy blowing these big bubbles for the kids to run after at the park. Our girls immediately joined in the fun. |
We had bought tickets online for 6:30 pm. We arrived early and stood in line for about fifteen minutes before we went in. The Sagrada Familia was my favorite part of our visit to Barcelona. The cathedral was amazing. The amount of detail was just exquisite - and that was the outside. The inside is complete in many areas and it is beautiful. There are hundreds of stained-glass windows and the light is constantly shifting. The entire edifice inspires awe and is truly inspiring. Yulia and I decided that we want to go back in 2026 when it is supposed to be complete (100 years after Gaudi's death) to see what it looks like when it is completely finished.
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| Sagrada Familia Basilica |
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| Getting ready to get in line at Sagrada Familia. |
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| Sagrada Familia Basilica - Facade of Birth |
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| The details are incredible! |
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| The entrance - tells the story of Christ's birth |
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| The entrance - tells the story of Christ's birth |
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| Interior of the Basilica |
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| Loved these stained glass windows |
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| Interior of the Basilica |
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| The lighting was amazing even though it was a forecast outside. |
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| The floor right before you exit the Basilica - Christ enters Jerusalem. |
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| This is the exit that tells of Christ's crucifixion and atonement |
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| The exit door |
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| The entrance door |
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| The entrance door |
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| The detail on the entrance door is amazing! |
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| It was a great day |
We took the Metro home, stopped and bought some fixings for sandwiches, and had a nice dinner at home. It was a lovely day.
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