Aug 9, 2007

Mount Tibidabo, Barcelona

Here are some photos of our trip to Tibidabo in Barcelona, Spain. At 512 meters it is the tallest mountain in the Serra de Collserola. Rising sharply to the north-west, it affords spectacular views over the city and the surrounding coastline. There is an amusement park, a telecommunications tower (Torre de Collserola), and a Catholic […]

Jul 31, 2007

Poble Espanyol, Barcelona

Photos of our trip to Poble Espanyol in Barcelona, Spain. The Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village) was built for the 1929 International Exhibition in Barcelona on Montjuïc. Its aim was to show visitors a representative sample of Spanish architecture.

Jun 30, 2007

Parc de la Ciutadella

The Parc de la Ciutadella is just around the corner from our apartment. It includes a zoo, lake, large fountain, and several museums. The Catalan Parliament is seated at a building in the center of the park. We go running here almost every day.

Jun 19, 2007

La Pedrera, Barcelona

Casa Milà, better known as La Pedrera (Catalan for ‘The Quarry’), is a building designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and built in the years 1905–1907.

Jun 17, 2007

Parc Guell, Barcelona

A residential neighborhood designed by Antonio Gaudi, which was later converted into a public park. The park is also home to Gaudi’s former residence.