Praca de Catalunya and North
The large Praca de Catalunya afternoon look. This is the geographic center of Barcelona.
Its look changes with the addition of color and lights in the evening.
There is a large Metro complex of stations underneath the Praca. Beautifully designed to be efficient yet invisible.
Let's take a walk north up the famous Passeig de Gracia on a beautiful morning.
Check out these amazing light fixtures.
And a constant parade of fabulous architectural achievements.
A side street. No traffic.
Roundabout at intersection with Gran Via de las Corts Catalanes.
More colorful in the evening.
Wow!
Wow, again.
A night view of this masterpiece. This was designed by the Architect Louis Domenech i Montaner, the same genius that designed the Palau de la Musica Catalana (see that as a separate branch under Barcelona).
First look at Gaudi's Casa Batllo.
Organic, flowing.
Gaudi's Casa Mila is just cattycorner across the street
Organic, out of solid stone. Nicknamed the "La Pedra" (the rock).
Lots of interesting bars along the route.
This is the next road west of the Passeig de Gracia. It is named the Rambla de Catalunya and is an extension of the La Rambla from below the Praca de Catalunya.
More interesting buildings and examples of various architectural styles.
Serving an excellent full breakfast on this Sunday morning.
Back at the Praca de Catalunya.
And at the beginning of the La Rambla.