Palau de la Música Catalana

Tucked in between some buildings in one of the side streets along Via Laietana, Palau de la Música Catalana is an architectural gem. This iconic concert hall in modernista style has been acknowledged as an UNESCO world heritage since 1997. This is a cafe in the building, a meeting point for the guided tour. This building … Continue reading →

Art nouveau in a hospital

To most tourists Gaudí is identical with Barcelona. However one of his friends/rivals, the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, built renowned Barcelona’s landmarks too. One of Domènech i Montaner’s masterpieces is Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. This is the world’s largest art Nouveau Site. Pic courtesy of Wiki España History The hospital … Continue reading →