Another Look at La Sagrada Familia
A year on from my original posts about La Sagrada Familia: Here’s another look inside and outside of this astonishing masterpiece by Antoni Gaudi: It’s just stunning isn’t it!
Streets of Barcelona
Walking around Barcelona is easy and there are many alleyways and streets to explore. There are buildings, parks, street art and many other attractions. There is so much to see and on a day out in this wonderful city, I took to the streets to see what I could find. I will definitely go back …
Sagrada Familia – mindful moments
I wrote about the wonderful Sagrada Familia last week, so this week, just take a moment to enjoy the beauty and serenity of arguably the best tourist attraction you will ever visit! Peace and love to all 🙂
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
Unless you have witnessed the Sagrada Familia for yourself, I would bet that you have never seen anything quite like this before. I said this about Park Guell, but the Sagrada Familia in on another (Gaudi) level! Antoni Gaudi was put in charge of designing this fabulous basilica in 1883 and it’s not finished yet! …
Close-up Captures of Park Guell
As a photographer, I’m always looking for the ‘not so obvious’ subjects and Park Guell had lots – I just had to keep my eyes open! Park Guell ceramic medallions on the front of the Porters Lodge . The ceramic tiles of the wall on either side of the Dragon Stairway. The ceiling decor of …
Sightseeing at Park Guell, Barcelona
If you are a fan of Gaudi, or not, you should visit Park Guell if you go to Barcelona. It (probably) won’t be like anything you’ve seen before. A collaboration between entrepreneur, Eusebi Guell, and architect, Antoni Gaudi, saw the creation of Park Guell in 1900. Gaudi wanted Park Guell to be a private estate …
Things to see in Barcelona
Barcelona is a fabulous city to explore. While you might be drawn to the more famous attractions – think Gaudi and La Rambla – there are plenty of other things to see. But, keep your eyes peeled, if you’re not necessarily seeking other things out, you might miss them – and that would be a …
Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
As you enter Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), you may wonder whether you will be able to find your way out. There are many narrow alleyways twisting this way and that, the only thing to do is just wander! As you walk, make sure you look all around you and upwards in case you miss …
Parc de la Cuitadella, Barcelona
As you explore the wonderful city of Barcelona, no doubt you will have heard of Parc de la Ciutadella or Citadel Park. If not, you are sure to stumble across it as you wander. As I was en route back to my hotel after a long day sightseeing, I only skirted the outskirts of this …
A Walk Around Barcelona
I headed off to Barcelona just in time! It was February 2020 and there was talk of a virus. I wasn’t sure whether I should cancel but, in the end, I decided to go – and I was happy I did! I (we) didn’t know then, that travelling would be banned in the coming months! …
The Streets of Bruges
Being a popular tourist destination, Bruges is always packed with people. In spite of this, it’s possible to find pockets of the city bereft of the hustle and bustle! It was really peaceful meandering through these empty streets without having to share it with anyone else!
Discovering the Canals of Bruges
I am somehow drawn to water, so if I visit somewhere with canals, you can be sure they will be on my list of things to see. While in Bruges, I headed to the Spiegelrei Canal and wandered along its banks. There are some lovely colourful buildings in the traditional stepped-gable design. Next, the Augustijnenrei …