Barcelona: Parc Guell

We arrived in Barcelona from Toronto in mid afternoon on May 6. The rest of that day was spent trying to stay awake and explore a little of the area immediately around our hotel.

On day 2, we boarded the Barcelona tourist bus to visit Parc Gueli, the suburban masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi, Barcelona's visionary architect. Previously, we had visited some of his famous buildings such as the Sagrada Familia and La Perdrera. This time we wanted as much outdoor sun as possible to help shake the jet lag.

Parc Guell is decorated with fantastic artworks. Here Paul is seen walking up a pathway decorated with elaborate abstract decorated columns. 


The path led us to a highly decorated ("gaudily" decorated?) bridge across the top of the park.


The pavilion below was originally designed as a market hall for the planned development with a seating area on top from which one can see many abstract artworks by Gaudi.



Looking down through the park from the top of the pavilion.


Comments

Margot said…
Really interesting scenery in Barcelona. Quite unique!
June 24, 2008 at 1:04 p.m.
The 85 Factor said…
Gaudi's work is certainly 'gaudy'!
Looks like you had great weather for your touring.
June 24, 2008 at 9:55 p.m.
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