Sunday, July 5, 2015

Barcelona day 4: Sagrada Familia, more buildings

Thursday the 2nd
This is our third visit to Barcelona, and thus our third walk to the Sagrada Familia. Construction continues, in hopes of completing the church by 2026, the 100th anniversary of Gaudí's death.

Here's a Christmas tree in July, decorated with doves:

[disrespect alert] And these spires made us wonder if they surmount the Chapel of the Casa de Fruta:

Walking around Barcelona is fun just for the serious frivolity of the buildings. These eyeballs are especially great at night:

Here's an idea if you're thinking of redesigning your roofline and turret:

And a way to brighten up that corner bay window:

Finally, for your modern arts center, a great way to show off your chicken wire:


1 comment:

  1. Amazing that the church officials ever authorized construction of the Gaudi Cathedral. And - it gives you a reason to keep go back to Barcelona in 2020 and 2026!

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