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Κυριακή 24 Αυγούστου 2014

Barcelona : Highlights !!!!!













Barcelona : Highlights !!!!!















Barcelona : La Sagrada Familia Basilica by Antonio Gaudí -Part 3










Barcelona : La Sagrada Familia Basilica by Antonio Gaudí - Part 2

 Info La Sagrada Familia is one of Gaudí's most famous works in Barcelona. It's a giant Basilica that has been under construction since 1882 (that's not a typing error!) and it's not expected to be completed for some time yet.Much controversy surrounds the building of the Sagrada Familia. Today new construction materials are being used which, some feel, Gaudí himself would not have used.  When you visit the building you will see the contrast in the stone colour between the front and back of the building. Also the actual style of construction appears somewhat different between the new and old parts of the building.  
Gaudí played an active role in directing the construction of the Sagrada Familia until his death in 1926. He would often request that work be modified and adjusted until it was exactly what he had in mind. However today, because of the nature of the existing designs, his work is partly open to interpretation. Interpretation of the ordinal designs by present day architects is particularly challenging because the actual construction stones are irregularly shaped.
The building is still under construction so be prepared to see a lot of work continuing when you visit. However this in itself is interesting, especially if you visit the museum inside the building. Regardless of all the controversy surrounding the Sagrada Familia it is a truly magnificent building and an absolute must-see when you visit Barcelona.

Address:  La Sagrada Familia
Calle Mallorca, 401
08013 Barcelona, España
Opening hours:
October - March: 09:00 - 18:00
April - September: 09:00 - 20:00;
25 and 26 December, 01 January and 06 January: 09:00 - 14:00.

Metro: Sagrada Familia (Blue Line, L5) and (Purple Line, L2)
Admission: Main entrance (Queuing):   €14.80
Main entrance + towers (Queuing):  €19.30






Barcelona : Ο Ναός της Αγίας Οικογένειας (La Sagrada Familia)



Info Αποκλείεται να πάτε στην Βαρκελώνη και να μην δείτε τον γιγαντιαίο Ρωμαιοκαθολικό ναό Sagrada Familia. Το έργο κατατεθέν του διάσημου αρχιτέκτονα Antoni Gaudí κατασκευάζεται ακόμα από το 1882 και δεν αναμένεται να τελειώσει τουλάχιστον πριν το 2026. Η κατασκευή χαρακτηρίζεται από δεκάδες συμβολισμούς με χαρακτηριστικό παράδειγμα τον κεντρικό πύργο που ονομάζετε "πύργος του Χριστού" και με τα 170 μέτρα του είναι κατά 1 μέτρο μικρότερος από των λόφο Montjuïc (έναν από τους βασικούς λόφους της πόλης), καθώς ο Gaudi πίστευε ότι η δημιουργία του δεν πρέπει να ξεπεράσει την δημιουργία του θεού. Ίσως το πιο εντυπωσιακό χαρακτηριστικό του ναού (εκτός από το μέγεθός του) είναι ότι ακόμα κατασκευάζεται ενώ, υπάρχει μεγάλη διαμάχη για τα υλικά που χρησιμοποιούνται σήμερα με πολλούς να λένε ότι ο Gaudi δεν θα τα χρησιμοποιούσε. Μην χάσετε στο υπόγειο του κτιρίου, όπου υπάρχει ένα μίνι μουσείο στο οποίο θα βρείτε το original σχέδιο του αρχιτέκτονα, το οποίο έγινε με σακουλάκια από τσάι που κρέμονται ανάποδα. 

 







BaRcEloNa : The Poble Espanyol !!!

Info  The Poble Espanyol, or Spanish Village, is an open-air museum comprising full-scale replicas of 117 buildings from different parts of Spain. It was built on Montjuïc Mountain for the 1929 International Exhibition in Barcelona and the diversity of its squares, streets and houses give it the feel of a real village.
   Since its inception, the Poble Espanyol has been considered one of Barcelona’s unique attractions. Its layout – a real village with a diversity of streets and squares, free of traffic and surrounded by nature – has helped create a special microcosm where art, leisure and culture play a prominent role. First and foremost, the Poble Espanyol gives you the chance to see a diversity of houses, squares and landmark buildings from throughout Spain, from an Aragonese church to an Andalusian quarter, brought together on one site with an audioguide to help you find your way around. You’ll also find over 40 arts and crafts workshops (jewellery, glass, masks, embroidery, puppets, leather goods, ceramics…), selling one-off, signature pieces. Because of its commitment to keeping traditional crafts alive, Barcelona’s Poble Espanyol has been declared an Area of Craft Interest by the Catalan government. You’ll also find original shops and wide variety of Mediterranean cuisine. The “Poble for Kids " programme organises activities such as performances and children’s workshops and a treasure hunt, the "Joc del Sarró", a family activity which reveals the secrets of the Poble Espanyol in a fun and informative way.
 
    Address: Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13 - Parc de Montjuïc de Barcelona 
How to get there: Metro: L1 and L3 - Plaça Espanya / FGC: Plaça Espanya.Bus: 13, 23 and 150. | Barcelona Bus Turístic: stop Poble Espanyol.
Web site: www.poble-espanyol.com , e-mail: info@poble-espanyol.com