Barcelona Gothic Quarter, BarcelonaBarcelona's roots date back to around 15 B.C. when it was founded as a Roman colony. Over the centuries it has been occupied by Romans, Visigoths, the Moors and the Franks. The oldest part of Barcelona is the Gothic Quarter. Also known as the Ciutat Vella (Catalan for “Old City”), this city was surrounded by a medieval wall until the 19th century. The Gothic Quarter of Barcelona contains most of the oldest Barcelona buildings and a network of narrow streets dating back to medieval times.Museu Nacional d’Art de CatalunyaNational Art Museum of Catalonia is housed in the Palau Nacional (Catalan for ‘National Palace’) which was built as the main building for the 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition.La Sagrada Familia BasilicaConstruction of La Sagrada Familia, in Barcelona Spain, started in 1882 and is not expected to be completed until 2026. Antoni Gaudi took over as chief architect the year after construction started and dedicated the next 43 years of his life to the project. Gaudi died in 1926 and is buried in the crypt of the unfinished basilica.Reptile sculpture on La Sagrada FamiliaLizard, frog, dragon and other similar sculptures on the facades symbolically represent evil forces that are unable to enter the basilica and are running away from the heavenly towers. These sculptures also have a functional purpose of expelling rainwater from the roof away from the structure. Construction of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, started in 1882 and is not expected to be completed until 2026. Antoni Gaudi took over as chief architect the year after construction started and dedicated the next 43 years of his life to the project. Gaudi died in 1926 and is buried in the crypt of the unfinished basilica.Reptile sculpture on La Sagrada FamiliaLizard, frog, dragon and other similar sculptures on the facades symbolically represent evil forces that are unable to enter the basilica and are running away from the heavenly towers. These sculptures also have a functional purpose of expelling rainwater from the roof away from the structure. Construction of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, started in 1882 and is not expected to be completed until 2026. Antoni Gaudi took over as chief architect the year after construction started and dedicated the next 43 years of his life to the project. Gaudi died in 1926 and is buried in the crypt of the unfinished basilica.La Sagrada FamiliaConstruction of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, started in 1882 and is not expected to be completed until 2026. Antoni Gaudi took over as chief architect the year after construction started and dedicated the next 43 years of his life to the project. Gaudi died in 1926 and is buried in the crypt of the unfinished basilica.Sculpture on the Passion facade of La Sagrada FamiliaSculpture on the Passion facade of La Sagrada Familia. The Passion facade is dedicated to the suffering of Christ during his crucifixion. Construction of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, started in 1882 and is not expected to be completed until 2026. Antoni Gaudi took over as chief architect the year after construction started and dedicated the next 43 years of his life to the project. Gaudi died in 1926 and is buried in the crypt of the unfinished basilica.Gothic Quarter Street, BarcelonaBarcelona's roots date back to around 15 B.C. when it was founded as a Roman colony. Over the centuries it has been occupied by Romans, Visigoths, the Moors and the Franks. The oldest part of Barcelona is the Gothic Quarter. Also known as the Ciutat Vella (Catalan for “Old City”), this city was surrounded by a medieval wall until the 19th century. The Gothic Quarter of Barcelona contains most of the oldest Barcelona buildings and a network of narrow streets dating back to medieval times.Lobster at La Boquería marketLobster at Mercat de Sant Josep de La Boquería, Barcelona Spain The Boqueria market in Barcelona, Spain is a large market in the Old Town (Ciudad Vieja) that has roots dating back to the year 1217, when tables were set up near the city gate to sell meat. The market officially recognized and construction of a structure began in 1836.La Sagrada FamiliaConstruction of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, started in 1882 and is not expected to be completed until 2026. Antoni Gaudi took over as chief architect the year after construction started and dedicated the next 43 years of his life to the project. Gaudi died in 1926 and is buried in the crypt of the unfinished basilica.La Sagrada FamiliaConstruction of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, started in 1882 and is not expected to be completed until 2026. Antoni Gaudi took over as chief architect the year after construction started and dedicated the next 43 years of his life to the project. Gaudi died in 1926 and is buried in the crypt of the unfinished basilica.La Sagrada FamiliaConstruction of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, started in 1882 and is not expected to be completed until 2026. Antoni Gaudi took over as chief architect the year after construction started and dedicated the next 43 years of his life to the project. Gaudi died in 1926 and is buried in the crypt of the unfinished basilica.La Sagrada FamiliaConstruction of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, started in 1882 and is not expected to be completed until 2026. Antoni Gaudi took over as chief architect the year after construction started and dedicated the next 43 years of his life to the project. Gaudi died in 1926 and is buried in the crypt of the unfinished basilica.Nativity Scene on La Sagrada FamiliaSculpture on the Nativity Facade of La Sagrada Familia basilica. This facade completed in 1935, is dedicated to the birth of Jesus and showcases Antoni Gaudi's artistic style. Construction of La Sagrada Familia started in 1882 and is not expected to be completed until 2026. Antoni Gaudi took over as chief architect the year after construction started and dedicated the next 43 years of his life to the project. Gaudi died in 1926 and is buried in the crypt of the unfinished basilica. FacebookTweetPinLinkedIn