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

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…

Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – The Passion Facade

Map of Sagrada Familia Story Of Jesus The Passion Facade tells the story of the passion, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus. Judas’ Betrayal Following the sequence of the facade, I did not capture a photo of The Last Supper. I start with Judas’s kiss and the Magic Square. The Magic Square is said to…

Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – The Interior

Statue of the Virgin Mary We entered the basilica via the central doors of the Nativity Facade.   What we saw was the entrance on the other side of the basilica: the Passion Facade with a statue of the Virgin Mary. Ceiling Above Virgin Mary The Alter Crucifix Over The Alter Ceiling Above Alter Moving…

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

Our walk to Sagrada Familia brought us past the Marine Museum, Columbus Monument, a giant wooden lobster, and many more sights and vibrant colours. We walked through Park De La Ciutadella, where I saw my first orange trees. We entered the maze of side streets lined with restaurants, cafes within cobblestoned squares, old churches, souvenir…