Barcelona | Meeting Gaudí

 

My favorite thing about Barcelona was the amazing architecture. I'm ashamed to say that I didn't know much (if anything) about Antoni Gaudí before this trip. But it's fair to say that I'm now in love (obsessed?!?!) with his signature whimsical modernism. We spent much of our time in Barcelona touring his creations, as well as creations that were inspired by him.

 

1. Casa Batlló -This was our very first stop on the first day we were in Spain. I had seen this crazy amazing building on Pinterest and knew it warranted a quick stop. It did not disappoint. All six of us sat on the curb in front and just stared for a while.

 

2. La Sagrada Família- Okay. I don't even know where to start. There are no words to adequately explain how beautiful this experience was. I have goose bumps thinking about it.

We opted to do the audio tour (all six of us) and I'm so glad we did. I learned about everything you can imagine. How the church was conceived, the story behind the stained glass, columns, and ceiling. Fascinating.

Around this time in the self guided tour, a choir started singing The Lord's Prayer on my headphones and I lost it a little bit. I just stood there for a moment with tears streaming down my face and then I collected myself.

How great thou art indeed.

How cute are the littles with their headphones? SO SERIOUS.

 

 

3. Park Güell- I felt like Alice in Wonderland at this park. It was simply magical. The girls kept saying they felt like they were in a fairy tale. And I must agree.

So there you have it. Our experience meeting Gaudí. I can't wait to go back again!

xo

Stephanie

 

Comments

[Kelly F.]

What an amazing place! Thanks for letting us tag along with your family. I am learning so much about places in Europe from you.

[CJ]

Beautiful Barcelona, I'm so glad you loved it. CJ xx

[JoAnn, Laura's MOM]

Sixty Minutes did a wonderful piece on La Sagrada Família about a year ago. I have watched this video several times.

http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/gods-architect-antoni-gaudis-glorious-vision/

[Candy]

The littles are not so little anymore.

[berta]

Everything is so beautiful, I would to to see it in person. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!

[Tumpover]

Astoundingly awesome! I love whimsy.

[Allie Trumpower]

Gorgeous pictures! I'm going to have to bump Barcelona higher on my "to visit" list after seeing these!

And I love that pink bag you have in the second to last picture! Fun, and it looks big enough to carry LOTS in! :)

[Agnès]

Thank you Stephanie for sharing your stay in Barcelona. I've been there when I was 17, a long long time ago !!! I wish I could go back with my family one day !!

[Christine Campbell]

WOW!!! I just can't wrap my head around the amazing beauty of those places. Where I live seems so boring to me and we get lots of tourists LOL. Spain is definitely on my bucket list. :)

[stephanie p.]

I spent a month in Spain when I was studying photography in college... and Barcelona was hands down my favorite city. Wish I could have spent the entire month there. So glad you & your family loved it too!

[Melinda]

Love your pictures! Looks like a fabulous trip. I wondered if you would not mind sharing where you stayed in Barcelona - we have a hotel booked but are looking to book a rental instead. We have done both and we prefer taking an apartment.

[Stephanie Howell]

Here you go! https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1240055?checkin=07%2F16%2F2014checkout=07%2F19%2F2014guests=5

[Melinda]

Perfect! Thanks so much!

[Spain Jets]

Very special architecture and popular with our students.