First stop Barcelona! No visit to Barcelona is complete without a visit to Sagrada Familia. The Cathedral designed by Gaudi in the early 20th Century and still a work in progress as you can see from the cranes. 
At the top is a fortress used to protect the old city from invaders.
. The interior is more less finished The two main towers will be completed in 2026. The cathedral has been built mostly on private donation, no state support.
We decided to visit the top of one of the towers. The view was spetacular...
and getting a birds eye view of some of the facade was very interesting.
Fortunately access to the top is by elevator but going down is this way!
The next day we visited Montjiuc. A small mountain adjacent to the harbor. Also great views.
That's Christopher Columbus up there. 
The Barcelona harbor is quite the spot. Filled with yachts of the rich and famous and lots of cruise ships.
To get to the top of Montjuic you can catch a cable car, very fun!
At the top is a fortress used to protect the old city from invaders.
Panoramic views of the city and Mediterranean from up here!
Well that's all for now.
Adios!
cw
What great pictures! We loved Barcelona!!
ReplyDeleteKeep those pictures coming... have a great trip, Claire!
What fun you are having! How's the food?
ReplyDeleteI love your pictures! Did you get dizzy going down those stairs? made me dizzy just looking at them. Ah Gaudi...I envy your visit. Keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I've heard that cathedral will never be finished! LOL
ReplyDeleteWow great pictures. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place to visit. Enjoy your travels!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! We're going to Barcelona next summer, so this is my sneak peak :) Enjoy the remainder of your trip!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your vacation photos, Claire. Enjoy!
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