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Barcelona
Barcelona’s famous Sagrada Familia, is unlike any church I’d ever seen. It was hard to believe it’s been under construction since 1882! Apparently, the architect, Gaudí, only managed to finish a quarter of it before he passed away in 1926. Construction has been chugging along ever since, and by 2010 they’d finally reached the halfway point. They say it’ll be finished by 2026, exactly 100 years after Gaudí’s death, if all goes according to plan.
Unfortunately, I hadn’t booked a reservation and the line to get in was crazy long, so I didn’t get to see the inside this time. A reason to come back to Barcelona! Next time, I’ll be sure to plan ahead.
Even though I couldn’t go in, I got some amazing pictures of the Sagrada Familia. You can see it from all over the city, and I even got a fantastic view from the deck of a sightseeing cruise I took on the Mediterranean. There’s a big park nearby too, and the area is full of shops and restaurants. All in all, a pretty cool spot!
I stood in the impressive Plaça d’Espanya, a massive square in the heart of Barcelona. This grand space was built in 1929 for the World’s Fair, and it was easy to imagine the hustle and bustle of that era. I wandered around, taking in the details of the square’s architecture and the surrounding buildings.
One particularly interesting sight was the Venetian Towers, which flanked the square like bookends. These towers looked like they were straight out of Venice, and I could almost hear the gondolas gliding by. I also noticed Montjuïc Hill rising up in the distance. I knew it offered panoramic views of the city, and I made a mental note to climb it for a better look.
Another nearby landmark that caught my eye was the Palau Nacional, a grand palace that looked like it belonged to royalty. I could only imagine the lavish parties and events that must have been held there. Plaça d’Espanya was a fascinating place, steeped in history and surrounded by beauty. I was glad I had the chance to experience it for myself.
My first day in Barcelona included a relaxing Mediterranean Sightseeing Cruise. I wasn’t picky about which company to cruise with, so I just grabbed a ticket with the next available departure. The cruise was a great way to see the city from a different angle. We sailed out of the port, passing by freighters and cruise ships.
As we moved into open water, the waves got choppy, but I managed to snap some decent pictures of the coastline, including Montjuïc Castle, the Sagrada Familia, and Barceloneta’s beaches. On the way back, I got a better look at the W Hotel and the Edifici Colón building. It was a fun way to spend an afternoon getting my bearings in Barcelona!
