Tuesday, 14 April, 2015 Barcelona
This morning we headed to the Placa Catalunya and bought tickets for the Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus and proceeded to hop off and on! Our first stop was Park Guell which was designed by Gaudi as a garden city in the English fashion for the Barcelona rich and his sponsor Count Guell. Unfortunately only one house was ever built and the Count deeded the Park to the city.
Our next stop was the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria of Pedralbes founded in 1326. A very interesting museum with a hugh cloister and a pharmacy herb garden. (Gail's bringing back seeds!)
By then it was time for a scenic beer and tapes at Tapas 24. After lunch we proceeded to Sagrada Familia, the Basilica Gaudi designed before his death. It truly is a wonder of the world! It has been under construction since the late 19th century and when completed in 2026 (last estimate) it will hold 13,000 faithful. It's hobbit like exterior belies the modernistic interior with minimal columns and extensive glazing creating an explosion of colours and light as the sun traverses the heavens.
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