Barcelona, home to wonderful architecture
Statue by Joan Miró outside MNAC The winter spike of COVID has prevented me from getting out and traveling. Even trips into my wonderful New York City have been on hold for over a month. So, I have dug into my archives. Today, I take a trip back in time to last trip to my favorite European city, Barcelona. Communication Tower at Tibidabo Barcelona is a city that speaks to my heart. It was the base of the Republican forces during the Spanish Civil War. Today it offers a home to lively discussions and struggles around progressive issues. Most of all, Barcelona is a beautiful city, and one that is fun to walk around. Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor at Tibidabo St. Antoni Market Much of Barcelona was developed in the middle of the 19th century, planned by Ildafons Cerdà . Cerdà’s idea was to provide modern places for people to live and work. Newly constructed buildings were designed with open courtyards to provide fresh air to all rooms, and limited those buildings in height, t...