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Visited Barcelona, in Catalonia Province of The Kingdom of Spain from 04 to 07 Aug 2018 along with my daughter. Took off from Stansted Airport near London by Ryanair Flight at 1230h on 04 Aug and Landed in Barcelona by about 1530h (Barcelona Time). Went straight from the Airport to Hotel Porta Fira.
BARCELONA
Barcelona (/ˌbɑːrsəˈloʊnə/ BAR-sə-LOH-nə, Catalan: [bəɾsəˈlonə], Spanish: [baɾθeˈlona]) is a city in Spain. It is the capital and largest city of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within city limits, its urban area extends to numerous neighbouring municipalities within the Province of Barcelona and is home to around 4.8 million people, making it the sixth most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, London, Madrid, the Ruhr area and Milan. It is the largest metropolis on the Mediterranean Sea, located on the coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, and bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola mountain range, the tallest peak of which is 512 metres (1,680 feet) high.
Barcelona is one of the world's leading tourist, economic, trade fair and cultural centres, and its influence in commerce, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities.
Sagrada Familia Barcelona
The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (Catalan pronunciation: [səˈɣɾaðə fəˈmili.ə]; Spanish: Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia; English: Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family) is a large unfinished Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926). Gaudí's work on the building is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site,[5] and in November 2010 Pope Benedict XVI consecrated and proclaimed it a minor basilica,[6][7][8] as distinct from a cathedral, which must be the seat of a bishop.
In 1882, construction of Sagrada Família started under architect Francisco de Paula del Villar. In 1883, when Villar resigned,[5] Gaudí took over as chief architect, transforming the project with his architectural and engineering style, combining Gothic and curvilinear Art Nouveau forms. Gaudí devoted the remainder of his life to the project, and at the time of his death at age 73 in 1926, less than a quarter of the project was complete.[9]
Relying solely on private donations, Sagrada Familia's construction progressed slowly and was interrupted by the Spanish Civil War, only to resume intermittent progress in the 1950s. Since commencing construction in 1882, advancements in technologies such as computer aided design and computerised numerical control (CNC) have enabled faster progress and construction passed the midpoint in 2010. However, some of the project's greatest challenges remain, including the construction of ten more spires, each symbolising an important Biblical figure in the New Testament.[9] It is anticipated that the building can be completed by 2026—the centenary of Gaudí's death.
A view of Sagrada Familia Barcelona
Another view of Sagrada Familia
A side view of Sagrada Familia
A Full side view of Sagrada Familia Barcelona
Port Vell Barcelona
Port Vell (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈpɔɾd ˈbeʎ], literally in English 'Old Harbor') is a waterfront harbor in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, and part of the Port of Barcelona. It was built as part of an urban renewal program prior to the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Before this, it was a run-down area of empty warehouses, railroad yards, and factories. 16 million people visit the complex each year.
It is now a focal point of the city and tourist attraction, containing the Maremàgnum (a mall containing shops, a multiplex cinema, bars and restaurants), IMAX Port Vell and Europe's largest aquarium containing 8000 Fish and 11 sharks contained in 22 basins filled with 6 million litres (1.5 million gallons) of sea water. A pedestrian walkway, Rambla de Mar, connects La Rambla to Port Vell.[2] It incorporates a swing bridge, in order to allow ships to enter and exit the harbour.
A view of Port vell Barcelona
A view of Port Vell from Old Customs House
Modern Art on the Road Junction in front of Old Customs House
A view of Port vell at Night
Old Customs House, Port Vell Barcelona
The Old Customs House is one of the most important buildings which surround the Plaza del Portal de la Pau. It was built between 1896 and 1902 by Enric Sagnier and Pere García, and is in the Neoclassical style. The winged Sphinxes which crown the large towers stand out. The interior of the building houses allegorical paintings about the imaginary visit of Don Quixote to the city of Barcelona.
A side view of the Old Customs House Barcelona
A front view of the Old Customs House
A Closeup of the Main entrance of the Old Customs House
Rear View of the Old Customs House from the Square in
front of Columbus Monument
The Columbus Monument (Catalan: Monument a Colom, IPA: [munuˈment ə kuˈlom]; Spanish: Monumento a Colón or Mirador de Colón) is a 60 m (197 ft) tall monument to Christopher Columbus at the lower end of La Rambla, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was constructed for the Exposición Universal de Barcelona (1888) in honor of Columbus' first voyage to the Americas. The monument serves as a reminder that Christopher Columbus reported to Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand V in Barcelona after his first trip to the new continen.
The Columbus Monument with the Columbus Tower in the Background
Another view of Columbus Monument with The Regional
Army HQ of Catalunya in the Background
Regional Naval HQ of Catalunya with Columbus Tower in the Background
La Rambla Barcelona
La Rambla (Catalan pronunciation: [lə ˈramblə]) is a street in central Barcelona. A tree-lined pedestrian street, it stretches for 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) connecting Plaça de Catalunya in the centre with the Christopher Columbus Monument at Port Vell. La Rambla forms the boundary between the quarters of Barri Gòtic, to the east, and El Raval, to the west.
La Rambla can be crowded, especially during the height of the tourist season. Its popularity with tourists has affected the character of the street, with a move to pavement cafes and souvenir kiosks
La Rambla Barcelona
A view of La Rambla Barcelona
A shop selling Cactii at La Ramb
Church Betlem (or The Church Of Bethlehem or Iglesia de Betlém) is located in the very heart of Barcelona.
This is another catholic church located next to La Ramblas. The frontage baroque started in 1681. The interior was unfortunately burned during the civil war of 1936. The same has since been re-constructed.
This is another catholic church located next to La Ramblas. The frontage baroque started in 1681. The interior was unfortunately burned during the civil war of 1936. The same has since been re-constructed.
A view of Iglesia de Betlem
Another view of Iglesia Betlem or Betlem Church
The main entrance of Bethlem Church
The Information pertaining to the Tourist Spots is kind Courtesy Wikipedia
