Bing's World: Barcelona

I can't remember why I decided to go to Barcelona during this trip. Don't get me wrong - I really enjoyed the city while I was there. But I don't think there was a particular reason why I went. I think a few of my Facebook friends nominated it as a place to go and I had plenty of time to fill in Europe so I whacked it on the itinerary.

Anyway, I found a beautiful city on the edge of the Mediterranean that, like many I have visited now on this trip, is trying to preserve its strong history while at the same time embracing modernity with new infrastructure. Barcelona has a rich history with many beautiful buildings that tell its story. In recent years it's also embraced its waterfront with many new modern buildings helping locals and tourists alike to access the waters of the Mediterranean.

Of course, many of the city's historic buildings are linked to renowned architect, Antoni Gaudi - a Spanish Catalan architect and founder of the Catalan Modernist style. I'll make a seperate post about the massive and impressive Sagrada Família - a cathedral, construction of which began in 1882 and is not expected to be completed until 2026! But there were plenty of Gaudi buildings to admire while touring around the city.