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We rode up 65 ft in a tiny elevator to the top of the tower.

We were let off at a narrow passageway that led us across a tiny walkway with a spot to stop, view a spire and the city, to then continue forward to walk back down to the bottom.

The passageways were so narrow that only one person could walk at a time.  You were at the mercy of the speed of the person in front of you.

Jesus on the Cross

While waiting in line to use the elevator, this is the view of Jesus on the Cross above the alter.  

Jesus almost looks real.

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View of Barcelona

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Spires

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Starting Our Descent

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Looking Inside/Down Staircase

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Looking Inside/Up Staircase

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Close Up

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View From Windows on the Way Down

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Small Balcony

A small stopping place along the tunnel.

The device hanging on the lanyard around my neck is an audio guide to the basilica.

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The back of what looks to be a thorny something.  I thought this might be the back of a gargoyle’s head…but not in this church.  Only nature themes are here.

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Staircase

The staircase.

That arm sticking out is how people took pictures of it.

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Just like on The Passion Facade, the staircase casing we were in that took us to the ground floor, or the elevator shaft. I can’t remember.

S, 🇪🇸

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2018 Christmas Adventure – MSC Magnifica Mediterranean Cruise

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December 22nd, 2018 – Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, Spain – Arriving & Restaurant Leones

Barcelona, Spain – Exploring The City

Barcelona, Spain – Christmas Lights At La Rambla

december 23rd, 2018 – Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, Spain – 4 km To Sagrada Familia

Barcelona, Spain – A Vibrant Walk Past Columbus Monument And More

Barcelona, Spain – Arc de Triomf – Arch Of Victory

Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – Nativity Facade – Portal Of Hope

Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – Nativity Facade – Portal Of Charity

Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – Nativity Facade – Portal Of Faith

Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – The Interior

Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia – Interior – Videos

Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – The Passion Facade

Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – Nativity Facade Top View

Barcelona, Spain – MSC Magnifica Cruise Ship – Boarding

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December 24th, 2018 – Mediterranean Sea

Mediterranean Sea – MSC Magnifica Cruise Ship – Christmas Eve Day

Mediterranean Sea – MSC Magnifica Cruise Ship – Christmas Eve Dinner At Quattro Venti Restaurant

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December 25th, 2018 – Civitavecchia, Italy

Civitavecchia, Italy – MSC Magnifica Cruise Ship – Arriving On Christmas Day

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December 25th, 2018 – Rome, Italy – Rome On Your own

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – The Arch Of Constantine & The Colosseum

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Santa Francesca Romana – Basilica Of Saint Frances Of Rome

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – The Temple Of Peace

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Altare della Patria – Alter Of The Fatherland

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Piazza Venezia – Venice Square

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Caffe Roma

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Ponte Vittorio Emanuel II

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Ponte Sant’Angelo – The Friendly SeaGull

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Capitoline Hill & Castor & Pollux

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Piazza del Campidoglio

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Arch Of Septimius Severus

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Sights Along Via del Fori Imperiali

Vatican City, Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – St. Peter’s Square

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December 26th, 2018 – Genoa, Italy

Genoa, Italy – MSC Magnifica Cruise Ship – Arriving On Boxing Day

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Hennebique Silos

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Sopraelevata & Walk The Line Project

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Porto Antico – Old Harbour Of Genoa

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Porto Antico – McDonald’s Macaroons!

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Porto Antico – Palazzo San Giorgio

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Local Artist Angelo Gnecco

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Chiesa del Gesù – Church Of Jesus

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – St. Andrew Cloister

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Grand Hotel Miramare

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December 27th, 2018 – Marseille, France

Marseille, France – Arriving

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