Tour Contrast
Fortunately for the passengers home to Barcelona for the day, the most modernist architecture can be seen in one day. Barcelona is a very accessible with public transport is both cheap and easy to use. The best way to head into the heart of paradise Modernist jumping on the Green Line Metro Line 3, a short walk from the cruise terminal at the end of Las Ramblas - the main artery of the old city. Now, just take 4 stops to Diagonal metro stop and get out on the Passeig de Gracia.
You will be greeted with an extension of the network in the form of blocks in the area known as the Eixample, which translates roughly as "enlargement" or "expansion". It is the largest area of Barcelona, which stretches from the ancient walls of small-town neighborhoods that were formerly known as outsiders. Designed by Ildefons Cerdà, there are exactly 150 years, Eixample is the scene of wealthy investors to show their financial strength in the construction of unique buildings which was distinguished from its neighbors. Construction, such as Antonin Gaudi's Casa Batllo and Casa Mila feel like neighbors on the street Passeig de Gracia - both proud owners status of World Heritage buildings and architecture that defies the standard forms and different ways.
Eixample home also what is known as the "apple of discord", or the apple of discord, the call and made the most diverse examples of architecture modernist in this small radius - a block of Eixample. Casa Batllo, are included in this list of fine and as Amatller House by Josep Puig i Cadafalch and Casa Domènech i Montaner Morera llea ². Domenech, Gaudí time was much more famous, which has undoubtedly made a leap to the forefront after his death, and is also responsible for two of the nine city declared World Heritage by UNESCO has to offer - the Palau de la Musica Catalana in the old city, and the Hospital Sant Pau, which is near the Sagrada Familia.
The easiest way to see all these buildings is simply walking from Passeig de Gracia, in the direction port and stop viewing each individual as the masterpiece of March. The Casa Mila is definitely worth the price of admission, with a period apartments, original drawings and sketches in the attic and roof terrace with Gaudí's distinctive smokestacks in honor of St. George - a theme used in many of its buildings, given that George is the patron saint of Catalonia. Roof Peeks also the towers of the cathedral city of the Sacred - Family - the most famous monument of Barcelona, and his next destination.
If you want a little Spanish tapas meal or when you are the Passeig de Grace, and plunge, because this street has some of the best tapas restaurants in town! Then head down Passig Gracia metro station, and take the purple line, line 2, along the Sagrada Familia. Not familiar with the subway systems or nervous about using public transport in these city Foreign not worry - Barcelona metro system is very easy, with only 5 main lines, all color coded and name from set 1 to 5! The decision of the Holy Family is also the name of the cathedral itself, so it could not be easier!
Even for those not particularly interested in architecture, the Cathedral of the Holy Family is an amazing experience. The Nativity and Crucifixion facades offer a striking contrast with the other, but it still seems perfectly may be in the same building. Masterpiece unfinished Gaudi is easily worth the afternoon and the floor of the museum has many photos of when construction began, models of this that the cathedral will look like when finished, and Gaudi's tomb in the crypt, too. Do not worry if the queues are too long for elevators inside the towers, and spend more time exploring the interior of the cathedral and its complex details. If possible, follow a guide, or read much about the interior - Gaudi left an incredible amount of intricate details that often, so easily forgotten. Speaking of saving the best for the end!
David Brydon has been living in Barcelona for 10 years and writes about Apartments for rent in Barcelona and Apartments for groups in Barcelona.
