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Gaudi's Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain - November 11, 2017
The largest city in Catalonia, Spain is best known for the works of Antoni Gaudí apart from being a major cultural heritage.

Gaudi's Barcelona. Barcelona. MemExp BlogWork on Gaudi's last project, the super chruch: @ SagradaFamília started in 1882 but it's still largely unfinished. Being privately financed, majorly by entry ticket contributions, it is stipulated to be finished in 2026.

Gaudi's Barcelona. Barcelona. MemExp BlogInterior of the Sagarada Familia. Paul Goldberger describes it as "the most extraordinary personal interpretation of Gothic architecture since the Middle Ages".

Gaudi's Barcelona. Barcelona. MemExp BlogSagarada Familia with @JyotiSharma

Gaudi's Barcelona. Barcelona. MemExp BlogAmidst the protest of a "Independent Catalonia" it probably wasn't the best time to visit this part of the country. But what is life without risks, no?
This happened the same night we reached :)

Gaudi's Barcelona. Barcelona. MemExp BlogThat awkward moment when there are protests going on just 100m away from you and all you care about are the pigeons :P. @ PlacaDeCatalunya
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Gaudi's Barcelona. Barcelona. MemExp BlogThe La Boqueria market is one the most exotic food market I have ever witnessed. There is literally no end to the variety of stuff you can have here. SURREAL!!

Gaudi's Barcelona. Barcelona. MemExp BlogNever knew we had this many types (and colors) of eggs :O

Gaudi's Barcelona. Barcelona. MemExp BlogThe Columbus Monument: contructed in honor of his first voyage to the Americas

Gaudi's Barcelona. Barcelona. MemExp BlogThe Magic Fountain of Montjuïc. Was too good to be free :P

Gaudi's Barcelona. Barcelona. MemExp BlogWhen the planning didn't go well (plus you're broke off the EuroTour) and you have no place to sleep for the night but the warm underground metro station. Definitely a heck of an adventure.

Gaudi's Barcelona. Barcelona. MemExp BlogThe good part: you wake up early and witness the beautiful sunset. :)

Gaudi's Barcelona. Barcelona. MemExp BlogBelieve it or not, this pic wasn't posed for. 100% candid

Gaudi's Barcelona. Barcelona. MemExp BlogMemories shared with @MukulRawat and @JyotiSharma

 
 
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