Tuesday, February 28, 2012

La Sagrada Familia (still Gaudi)


 La Sagrada familia is the cathedral Gaudi started yet never finished before his death. They are still working on finishing it today according to his designs. It is super ornate, which i didn't think I'd like as much but up close this front facade is so interesting and random. It has everything from a nativity scene to a sea turtle and its absolutely huge.
 I had never before seen pictures of the inside and it was so insanely unique. I was so surprised. The ceiling has star-flower-like figures that bridge into spidery columns. It is pretty busy but in a very different style from the ornate front facade. This alone is worth the trip to Barcelona. Unlike anything else!
 The back door of the cathedral is covered with these words. It's a pretty funky idea.




















The back facade of the cathedral is a lot more plain but still absolutely amazing. It takes on a different look with the sharply sculpted figures.














Just soaking up a little sun outside of the cathedral.

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