Greencaviar Travel

Revisiting Gaudí’s Masterpiece and Culinary Delights Barcelona, a city that effortlessly blends history, art, and modernity, has always been a favorite of mine. My previous visit was a delightful exploration of the city's vibrant food scene, its charming tapas bars, and the exquisite creations of Antoni Gaudí. This time, I returned with a specific motivation: to witness the near-completion of the Sagrada Familia, a masterpiece that had left a lasting impression on me years ago. A Gaudí Pilgrimage On my first visit, Gaudí’s architectural wonders were the highlights. I marveled at the undulating forms of Casa Mila and Casa Batlló, wandered through the whimsical Park Güell, and stood in awe of the Sagrada Familia. The cathedral, in particular, was a sight to behold, even though it was shrouded in construction materials and dust. The grandeur of its structure was overwhelming, and the ongoing construction only added to its imposing presence. This time, the news of the Sagrada Familia n...

Park Guell   Barcelona is one of my favorite cities. First off, I love the whimsical architecture. It has Antonio Gaudi's, the crazy genius architect, signature all over the city. I enjoyed hanging out at the park, 'Park Guell', a combination of art and nature. I thought Gaudi designed the park with every kid in us in mind. The park is best known for the Hansel and Gretel's gingerbread house and the colorful glass and tile dragon at the entrance.  Another favorite is the Sagrada Familia - religious architecture that has become as much a symbol of Barcelona as the Eiffel Tower is of Paris. Started in 1882, Sagrada Familia is still under construction and is expected to finish whenever (there was actually a target date). So it evolved or continue to evolve from gothic to art nouveau. The front façade is gothic, blah, blah (blah in a good way like any cathedrals in Europe), but the added beauty is in the interior nave that Gaudi designed to mirror nature: trees, bra...