Welcome to the world of Antonio Gaudi, a unique archtectect that has left his stamp on Barcelona. It feels to me like Gaudi is to architecture as Picasso is to painting. I believe they were contemporaries. These pix capture only a small portion of his work.
This one is of a park that was originally designed as a housing development but when no one bought the lots, it became a park and today looks just like Dr. Suess's "Whoville" Honestly, you expect The Grinch to leap out at any moment.
The Sagrada Familia is perhaps his most famous work. It is a cathedral that was started in 1883 and is not yet finished. Gaudi died in 1936 and construction continues today on this most unusual edifice. The interior is representative of trees growing and has many variations of a natural theme. It is quite unlike most cathedrals in the world. Very modern, very bright, lots of natural light.
Again, the exterior looks like Whoville.
A typical bench on the street with Gaudi tile designs.
And this house! At least you would never get it confused with any other on the street.
But you wouldn't be alone because this house would be next door!!!!
Let's face it. Gaudi was gaudy. Just looking at it makes me want to drape it in cobwebs and play spooky music
Looks to me like a perfect Halloween haunted house.
Gaudi is considered a great architect with a talent not compared with other architects. He did not draw plans, only build models of his work. The construction that continues today follows these models and his written instructions.
His use of colored tiles is everywhere. Even the tiles in the sidewalk are Gaudi designs.
Today it makes for interesting sightseeing and adds a great deal of charm to the already beautiful city of Barcelona!
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