SpaniaCatalunyael Prat de LlobregatEl Mas BlauBarcelona–El Prat Airport41°17’49” N 2°4’45” E
20. desember 2022, Spania ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Flew out on a very early flight. I love watching the sky (you'll find me in the window seat). Barcelona's container port conveniently aligns with the BCN airport approach.
SpaniaCatalunyaBarcelonaCiutat VellaGran Teatre del Liceu41°22’48” N 2°10’23” E
20. desember 2022, Spania ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
A stunning example of the Modernismo/Jugendstil/Art Nouveau, They were glad to arrange for a surprise delivery to the room.
SpaniaCatalunyaBarcelonaBarri GòticPlaca Sant Jaume41°22’58” N 2°10’37” E
20. desember 2022, Spania ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
We ventured out in search of the city museum; alas, not accessible because they are improving its accessibility. The irony! We found the City Hall, and evidence of the Roman city of Barcino at everyLes mer
SpaniaCatalunyaBarcelonaBarri GòticCatedral de Barcelona41°23’4” N 2°10’34” E
20. desember 2022, Spania ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Mostly a placeholder, photo snapped as we wandered the Christmas market. Need more time. Doesn't appear accessible so put into the "too hard" category for now
SpaniaCatalunyaBarcelonaBarri GòticArxiu Historic de la Ciutat de Barcelona41°23’3” N 2°10’33” E
20. desember 2022, Spania ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The Casa de l'Ardiaca refers its origins as once being the Archdeacon's house. It was built, and rebuilt, of parts of the ancient Roman wall of Barcino. Excavation has shown that the old RomanLes mer
SpaniaCatalunyaBarcelonaBarri GòticMuseu Frederic Marès41°23’4” N 2°10’36” E
20. desember 2022, Spania ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
This "hidden gem" of a museum features the collection of the artist (sculptor) Frederic Marès. He collected predominantly... sculptures...from prehistoric through the 20th century, with an emphasisLes mer
SpaniaCatalunyaBarcelonaCiutat VellaMuseu Marítim41°22’31” N 2°10’33” E
21. desember 2022, Spania ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Barcelona is, of course, a city on the sea, founded between two rivers. The MMB explores the linkage between sea and city, naval power, commerce, and development. The MMB is located within the oldLes mer
SpaniaCatalunyaSants-Montjuïcla Font de la Guatlla41°22’7” N 2°8’48” E
22. desember 2022, Spania ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
How do walk around all of Spain in one day? Visit the Poble Espanyol (literally, "Spanish Village". Built for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition, the Poble consists of 117 full-scaleLes mer
SpaniaCatalunyaBarcelonaBarri GòticPalau de la Música Catalana41°23’15” N 2°10’31” E
23. desember 2022, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
A gem of the Modernismo, with the cornerstone laid on 23 April 1905, Saint George Day. This building was the creation of the Orfeó Català which was both a choir and an organisation dedicated toLes mer
SpaniaCatalunyaBarcelonaBogatell BeachAquarium Barcelona41°22’37” N 2°11’15” E
25. desember 2022, Spania ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
We wandered down to the Parc de la Barceloneta, then out to the accessible walks along the Platja de la Barceloneta, then the Platja de Sant Miquel. Ultimately that led us full-circle back to the OldLes mer
