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Sagrada Familia |
La Sagrada Família ('The Holy Family') is a
massive Roman Catholic basilica under construction in Barcelona.
Construction began in 1882 and its formal title is Temple
Expiatori de la Sagrada Família. Originally designed by Antoni
Gaudí (1852 – 1926), who worked on the project for over 40
years, devoting the last 15 years of his life entirely to the
endeavor, the project is scheduled to be completed in 2026. On
the subject of the extremely long construction period, Gaudí is
said to have remarked, "My client is not in a hurry." After
Gaudí's death in 1926, work continued under the direction of
Domènech Sugranyes until interrupted by the Spanish Civil War in
1936.
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Park Guell |
Park Güell is a 17, 18 ha wide garden complex
with architectural elements situated on the hill of el Carmel in
the Gràcia district of Barcelona, Catalonia. It was designed by
the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and built in the years 1900
to 1914. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Works of
Antoni Gaudí".
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Barcelona Cathedral |
The Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia (also called La
Seu) is the Gothic cathedral seat of the Roman Catholic
Archbishop of Barcelona, Catalonia (Though sometimes
inaccurately so called, the famous Sagrada Família is not a
cathedral). The cathedral was constructed throughout the 13th to
15th centuries on top of a former Visigothic church. The
Gothic-like façade is from the 19th century. The cathedral is
dedicated to Eulalia of Barcelona, co-patron saint of Barcelona,
a young virgin who, according to Catholic tradition, suffered
martyrdom during Roman times in Barcelona.
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Palau de la Musica Catalana |
Opened in 1908, the Palau de la Musica (Palace
of Music) is one of the most important works of Barcelona art
nouveau. The architect commissioned for the job was Lluis
Domenech i Montaner, one of the greatest exponents of Catalan
Modernismo. The construction, decorated with scultures, mosaics
and stained glass by the finest artists and artisans of the
time, is perhaps the best example of the synthesis between
architecture and decorative arts that characterised this
artistic movement.
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Gran Teatre del Liceu |
Founded in 1847 on Barcelona's La Rambla, the
Gran Teatre del Liceu is an opera house that has retained its
role as a culture and arts centre throughout its history and one
that represents one of the symbols of the city. Today, it is a
publicly-owned theatre – by the Catalan Regional Government,
Barcelona City Council, Barcelona Provincial Council and the
Ministry of Culture – under the administration of the Fundació
del Gran Teatre del Liceu, which, besides the above
institutions, incorporates the Patronage Committee and the old
Societat del Gran Teatre del Liceu.
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Casa Batllo |
Casa Batlló is a building restored by Antoni
Gaudí and Josep Maria Jujol, built in the year 1877 and
remodelled in the years 1905–1907; located at 43, Passeig de
Gràcia, part of the Illa de la Discòrdia in the Eixample
district of Barcelona, Catalonia. The local name for the
building is Casa dels ossos (House of Bones), and indeed it does
have a visceral, skeletal organic quality.
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Barcelona Pavilion |
The Barcelona Pavilion, designed by Ludwig Mies
van der Rohe, was the German Pavilion for the 1929 International
Exposition in Barcelona, Spain. This building was used for the
official opening of the German section of the exhibition. It was
an important building in the history of modern architecture,
known for its simple form and extravagant materials, such as
marble and travertine.
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La Rambla |
| La Rambla is a street in central Barcelona,
popular with both tourists and locals alike. A 1.2
kilometer-long tree-lined pedestrian mall in the Barri Gòtic, it
connects Plaça Catalunya in the center with the Christopher
Columbus monument at Port Vell. |
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