Sunday, November 16, 2008

Barcelona Spain - 2nd posting

Well it is about time that I do another photo instalment of my trip to Barcelona.

Without further delay ( and worthless excuses ) here they are :

At the most popular entrance ( there are many ) to Park Guell there are two beautiful gate houses.
The gate house shown below houses a lovely gift shop.
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I did not go into the gate house on the left .
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This retaining wall located just past the gate houses is covered with ceramic mosaic tiles
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As you walk up the stairs past the famous mosaic lizard you reach the underside of the plaza
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A view of the columns holding up the upper plaza
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Details in the iron work fence that is located next to the columns and walkway
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Another view of the columns with the upper plaza and the undulating sitting area .
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At the far end of the plaza is some incredibly creative stone work.
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Walking up the stairs to another level beyond is another park room


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The next day we visited La Sagrada Familia , Antonio Gaudi’s swan song.
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A shot taken inside one of the spires.
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Outside of the church
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Inside the construction zone
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drippy stone work
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inside the main entrance
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I found observing the construction extremely exciting and educational
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