The City of Barcelona (Most IMPRESSIVE Architecture)
Arc de Triomf Inaugurated in 1888, it represents a tribute to Catalan citizenship. Unlike most of the triumphal arches that exist in different European cities, the one in Barcelona does not have any military tinge. On the contrary, all the artistic details, as well as their influences, are composed of different civil components. Born
It is of medieval origin: El Born developed in the Middle Ages as a neighborhood of merchants and artisans and was one of the most prosperous areas of the city at the time. Montjüic “Mountain of the Jews” in Old Catalan.
Montjuic Castle has witnessed some of the most relevant episodes in the history of Barcelona. For example, the bombardment of Barcelona in 1842, in order to quell a revolutionary uprising. During the War of Independence it fell into the hands of Napoleon, surrendering without a fight,
Since the court itself had ordered them to receive the invaders well. In 1842 and 1843 the city was bombarded from the castle to suppress revolts. At the end of the 19th century, it was converted into a prison and used as a torture center for the victims of repression. Las Ramblas Catedral de Barcelona
The facade of the Cathedral of Barcelona was not completed until the nineteenth century, so it is of neo-Gothic style. It is built over a paleochristian basilica from the Visigothic period. There are also 250 gargoyles that embody witches and evil spirits.
According to the legend, they were turned to stone for laughing at the procession of the Holy Sacrament performed during Corpus Christi. They have somewhat macabre shapes, among which the bull, the elephant and the unicorn stand out. casa de L’Ardiaca (Casa del Arcediano)
In 1924, the architect Domènech i Montaner added a unique decorated marble mailbox to the Renaissance portico with three swallows and a turtle by the Barcelona sculptor Alfons Juyol. Barrio Gotico It is the medieval heart of Barcelona. Its cobblestone streets and gothic architecture transport us back in time,
Reminding us of the city’s rich history. In its beginnings, the Gothic Quarter was a small Roman colony. and today, vestiges of that era can still be seen in some parts of the neighborhood. Plaça Reial The street lamps that preside over the Plaza are the work of Antoni Gaudí and were added in 1879,
To accompany the composition of the Font de les tres Gràcies. -Welcome to Dr. Stravinsky, we are an artisanal cocktail bar. So 80% of the ingredients are made here. Okay, for this reason we don’t have any beer, wine or soda. So, at your choice you can see this page, It’s a flavour map,
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Okay? Today we don’t have these and this Martini. -These are for you, thank you. -Thank you. The Kissing Wall In commemoration of the tercentenary of the events of 1714 in Barcelona, the photographer together with the Periódico de Catalunya made an appeal on Instagram and other social networks for anonymous citizens to
Send photos of their “moments of freedom”. 4,000 of these photos received were converted into small tiles, which were placed one by one, all together ended up forming the great Beso de Barcelona. Palau de la musica catalana The intellectual author of the building was Lluís Domènech i Muntaner (Antoni Gaudi’s teacher).
The facade of the building refers to the Catalan folk song: there are old people, children, peasants and also upper class characters. This idea is intended to convey a clear message: Everyone can enjoy the Palau de la Música. Park Güell
Gaudi wanted to demonstrate what the Garden of Eden would look like if it still existed. It was inspired by the tale of Hänsel and Gretel. The great staircase of Parc Güell has 33 steps divided into three groups of 11. 33 is the number of steps.
That Freemasons use to establish the degrees in which the level of knowledge of the Craft is hierarchized. The thirty-third is the highest level that can be reached. Tibidabo The amusement park opened October 29, 1901. The church was completed in 1951. However, the towers were built later
And the work was not completed until 1961. In bluish-gray stone, the building has a central tower of considerable size and four lower towers. where sculptures of the 12 apostles were placed. The image of Jesus shows the tunic open to show his heart,
As well as having his arms outstretched as a sign of protection of the city of Barcelona. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Built by Lluis Domenech i Muntaner, it had, officially, 79 years of sanitary life. It operated from 1930 to 2009. Twenty-seven buildings were constructed,
One for each ailment separated to avoid contagion. Ceramics were also used as a decorative and utilitarian element to avoid contagion. It fulfilled a hygienic function and was in line with modernist theories. Sagrada Familia After more than 136 years of construction, the Sagrada Familia church has been writing its history while projecting it.
Throughout all these years, the route of this expiatory temple, financed solely by donations, has dodged complications by bringing to life the peculiar stories hidden behind its construction. One of the things that make it unique in the world, Sagrada Familia has all its architecture inspired by nature:
Gaudí said that curves are the work of God and straight lines are the work of man. Feel yourself in a gigantic stone forest, with the columns in the shape of trunks that branch out as they ascend,
You are left in a dreamlike atmosphere created by the daylight filtering through colorful stained glass windows, works by Joan Vila-Grau. Aware that he would not see the work completed, Antonio Gaudí decided to make use of a marketing strategy:
First built the main façade to provide a view of what would become the construction site and to achieve and donations that would make its construction possible. Casa Sayrach The Sayrach House was designed by architect Manuel Sayrach i Carreras for his family.
He was a student of Gaudí, who inspired the organic forms and the bony and skeletal elements of the interior. Completed in 1917, it is the last great Catalan modernist building in Barcelona. Casa Batlles (1909) Casa Mila (The Stone Quarry)
According to science, La Pedrera is the 6th most beautiful building in the world. This study is based on the proportion It shows how Gaudí applied all his architectural knowledge to the Casa Milá. The unique structure of the Casa Milà, “La Pedrera”, was the object of mockery and public scorn,
Caricatured in various satirical publications between 1909 and 1925. -Casa Batllo- was not a new construction, but the result of the refurbishment of the of a sober building designed in 1877 by Emilio Sala Cortés who, curiously, was Antoni Gaudí’s teacher during his architectural studies.
Although the initial idea was to demolish the house, thanks to Gaudí’s audacity, the project came to fruition. in a complete renovation, transforming a classical style building into a masterpiece of modernism, full of imagination and creativity. Parc de la Ciutadella Garraf
The Garraf is an area commonly visited by whales, in fact, in 2017 alone 300 sightings have been recorded. Until today, it was believed that the reason for their visits was that the coast was part of their migratory corridor,
But a recent study by the Rorqual Project has shown that they come to the Garraf to feed. Sitges The beach of San Sebastian was voted as one of the most impressive by the New York Times, comparing it to Saint Tropez, Capri or the island of Hvar.
Like all important coastal towns, there was a time when Sitges was in the crosshairs of pirates, bandits and ruffians. Because of these attacks, the city fortified farmhouses and watchtowers that can still be seen today. The six cannons of the Baluard defended the city for more than 200 years.
Including the historical combat of 1797 against English frigates that, after four hours of cannon fire, they had to withdraw and were unable to seize the four vessels. merchant ships they were chasing and anchored off the coast of Sitges. TURÓ DE LA ROVIRA Bunkers del Carmel “All those” – Food urban market
Sit back and enjoy a cinematic experience through the heart of Barcelona, home to nine UNESCO World Heritage sites.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:49 Arc de Triomf
03:23 Montjuic
06:55 Las Ramblas
08:26 Catedral de Barcelona
10:07 Barrio Gotico
11:14 Dr Stravinsky cocktail bar
12:39 El Muro del Beso
13:25 Palau de la musica catalana
14:25 Park Guell
20:07 Tibidabo
22:39 Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
26:44 Sagrada Familia
31:57 Casa Sayrach
32:35 Casa Batlles
33:34 Casa Mila (La Pedrera) & Casa Batllo
37:00 Parc de la Ciutadella
39:23 Garraf
41:15 Sitges (playa de San Sebastian)
46:12 TURO DE LA ROVIRA Bunkers del Carmel
47:26 All those – Food urban market
Shot on Sony A7IV
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