Sagrada Familia
We had our third critique this morning then had a break for lunch. The weather was quite nice which should make our visit to Sagrada Familia very nice this afternoon.
I have previously mentioned Gaudí, one of Barcelona’s greatest architects This afternoon we visited the project that occupied the last years of his life, the great Catholic cathedral Sagrada Familia. While not the original architect on the cathedral, Gaudí made it his own with his organic curves and soaring towers. The façade is adorned with biblical scenes with the grandest being the birth of Jesus and the stations of the cross. The later are the work of a modern sculpture with a very blackish style and hollowed out features. It is quite dramatic.
Inside resides a multitude of rounded arches that reach into air. The church is to be completed for the anniversary of Gaudi’s death in 2026. Enough of the interior is completed to give you a full picture of how grand it will be. A pipe organ played a piece of Bach and masses are occasionally masses are said.
An elevator whisks you to the top of the cathedral where you can look over the city. Circle stairs take you back down to the bottom. The stained glass windows were glowing in the late afternoon light with different color hues in each section. They are very beautiful. Upon exiting the church the spires were aglow from the final few minutes of light from the setting sun. Lasting only a few minutes our timing was excellent.
Tomorrow: The final day of the workshop
We had our third critique this morning then had a break for lunch. The weather was quite nice which should make our visit to Sagrada Familia very nice this afternoon.
I have previously mentioned Gaudí, one of Barcelona’s greatest architects This afternoon we visited the project that occupied the last years of his life, the great Catholic cathedral Sagrada Familia. While not the original architect on the cathedral, Gaudí made it his own with his organic curves and soaring towers. The façade is adorned with biblical scenes with the grandest being the birth of Jesus and the stations of the cross. The later are the work of a modern sculpture with a very blackish style and hollowed out features. It is quite dramatic.
Inside resides a multitude of rounded arches that reach into air. The church is to be completed for the anniversary of Gaudi’s death in 2026. Enough of the interior is completed to give you a full picture of how grand it will be. A pipe organ played a piece of Bach and masses are occasionally masses are said.
An elevator whisks you to the top of the cathedral where you can look over the city. Circle stairs take you back down to the bottom. The stained glass windows were glowing in the late afternoon light with different color hues in each section. They are very beautiful. Upon exiting the church the spires were aglow from the final few minutes of light from the setting sun. Lasting only a few minutes our timing was excellent.
Tomorrow: The final day of the workshop
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