I loved Barcelona … vibrant, charming, eclectic … so much to see … so much to do. We used our time well for the portion of 3 days we had there, yet I am confident we could spend another 3 days and see all new things – and still no museum time.
Barcelona is a continuous visual feast. The eyes never stop moving, thus always finding something that is striking to the eye.
No matter if in the Old City ….
… or in the portion of the city that grew during the late 1800s and early 1900s
… or in the unique forms of the Modernist architects of the early 1900s …
.. even in the more recent designs …
Barcelona is a visual feast. Although I loved the diversity of its architecture, its balconies continually captured my heart.
A Frank Angle 
I would love to visit here…has been on the bucket list for 5 years now. sigh….
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Laurie,
Wow … perfect timing as I just posted this. Your camera will be working overtime in this city .. Wonderful! …. and I hope you make it there.
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I guess you had quite a break! So happy for you! The photos are beautiful!
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Kelly,
Barcelona is quite a place ,,, wait – weren’t you there? … Under recent posts, go back 3 (On Easing a Return) to see our itinerary.
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Yes, I visited a long time ago. I’m sure it has changed a lot!
I will take a look!
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What part of town did you stay in? We spent 8 days there on 2013. Beautiful place. From: A Frank Angle To: joebeans2002@yahoo.ca Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 8:08 AM Subject: [New post] On a Visual Feast #yiv4875206404 a:hover {color:red;}#yiv4875206404 a {text-decoration:none;color:#0088cc;}#yiv4875206404 a.yiv4875206404primaryactionlink:link, #yiv4875206404 a.yiv4875206404primaryactionlink:visited {background-color:#2585B2;color:#fff;}#yiv4875206404 a.yiv4875206404primaryactionlink:hover, #yiv4875206404 a.yiv4875206404primaryactionlink:active {background-color:#11729E;color:#fff;}#yiv4875206404 WordPress.com | aFrankAngle posted: “I loved Barcelona … vibrant, charming, eclectic … so much to see … so much to do. We used our time well for the portion of 3 days we had there, yet I am confident we could spend another 3 days and see all new things – and still no museum time.Barcelon” | |
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John,
Stayed just within the Old City, but less than a block from Placa Catalunya. 8 days must have been glorious!
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We were in the Born district. Beautiful b&b. Did you get to Montserrat or cadeques?
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Got to Montserrat, but the fog never lifted to see the vistas.
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Barcelona is one of amazing cities, I dream to visit one day. Your photographs are so beautiful dear Frank, I love old architecture and balconies fascinating. Thank you, you should take photograph more, I love to see from your eyes. Love, nia
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Nia,
I’m confident you would love Barcelona, and your camera may get tired! 😉 So much architecture, so much beauty, simply an outstanding city.
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Yes, I can imagine dear Frank 🙂
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It’s very beautiful, and I loved how you captured the range of styles. I love your photo grouping of balconies!
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Merril,
I had to hold myself back on taking pictures of balconies. Simply so many caught my eye, thus I had to share a few. Given the wide range of architecture, you can see why I describe Barcelona as a visual feast.
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Yes, it truly is!
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No pictures from Park Guell? Or will that be a separate post? 🙂
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X,
We didn’t make it to Park Guell .. thus it would be on the “next-time” list. Could have worked it in if we didn’t go to Montserrat.
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Barcelona is a visual feast for sure. Even more so because when we were there several years ago, we spotted a completely nude man walking down the street. He was covered in tattoos. But we could still…er…make out his anatomical details…
Great photos, Frank!
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Carrie,
OMG … now that’s an vacation image that will stick around! What a hoot!!!! Thanks for verifying my description as a “visual feast” …. even without your encounter.
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I wish I had a picture of it. Judging by his cheesy grin when I stared bug-eyed at him, he would have been more than happy to oblige.
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LMAO … but could the introvert have taken the pic?
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Probably only from the backside.
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That a way!
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Beautiful pictures, Frank! We, sadly, didn’t make it to Spain. But now I’ve been there with you and your wife, right?
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Elyse,
Correct … The Right Angle was along. Enjoyed all the stops! I don’t plan on my this a series of 30 posts of our trip (which could be done) – but I do want to do more. I have two in the ready and preparing a third. After that, a few more then that’s enough.
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I’m an arm-chair traveller these days, Frank. So I’ll take what you give me!
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Glad to help. Don’t forget if you can find Rick Steves on PBS.
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I’m not a big Rick Steves fan. He invariably wastes a big hunk of time on something (like changing money) that doesn’t need a long explanation.
But YOUR travel tips? Perhaps you should offer to write for a travel blog!
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Sometimes Rick assumes viewers have never seen any other episodes … we like him … and his travel books are very helpful!
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I see the Gaudi designed Cathedral still coming along – I see the very beautiful ancient and very old and the less beautiful very modern – but like you, the balconies take my eye and imagination! What a gorgeous city, I think you could live there for a year and still find something new and wonderful to observe Frank.
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Pauline,
Especially in Europe, I’ve learned to keep looking upward for so many gems, which means I miss many great doors. Gaudi’s cathedral was simply amazing, and yes – it gets its own post.
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I love Barcelona too, it is my favourite city abroad only after Amsterdam.
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GreyEye,
Welcome first-time commenter … and oh yes – Amsterdam is another visual feast!
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I think the balconies are wonderful, too, although there does seem to be a lot to see and enjoy. 🙂
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Robin,
Barcelona was truly enjoyable …. yes, so much and visual overload … so many balconies – I couldn’t stop looking!
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I love the balconies as well. I though that building that looked like an ICBM ws interesting. (or was it an ICBM)
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John,
Cheers to another one who appreciates balconies. The ICBM building was a lot of glass …. and we had a different description. 😉
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I’ll bet. Didn’t want to go there. Ha ha ha. It didn’t move did it?
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No … but spinning would make it interesting. …. If it was in Nebraska, at least they could say it was an ear of corn.
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Ha ha ha
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There’s something about a balcony….”Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?” 🙂
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Cynthia,
What a great point. These balconies are shallow. If two people are sitting at a small table, they are half in and half out. … and I’ve seen the balcony in Verona.
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I’m a fan of the old, the laneways always intrigue me. The stone blocks are far me interesting than glass for me, they tell a story, where the glass just reflects.
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Catherine,
I also love the old sections with stone and narrow streets.
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A wonderful city for sure. I especially loved the Gaudi architecture. I’ll be back again one day. 😃
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Sylvia,
Gaudi’s architecture is quite different – and I image not liked by all. We heard someone say that they been going to Sagrada at least every other year, thus enjoy seeing the progress … so it will be interesting to see what progress you notice.
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Beautiful pictures. Barcelona looks amazing!
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AV,
Amazing is an appropriate adjective. Put it on your list of must-visit places.
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I would love to visit there one day. We visited years ago, and from the skyline, it looks like lots has changed.
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Brenda,
The newer buildings were to the east … in the area of the beaches …. do you go to La Sagrada when you were there?
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Yes we went to the cathedral. You could tell where Gaudi had been in charge and where the newer work was being completed. He had a very sure vision. I bet they’ve done a lot since I was there.
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We talked to someone who likes to go every year or two to note the progress. I have a post about it going up in about 4 hours …. then see the link at the end that has a great video of the construction timeline.
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It’s a very audacious building.
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I imagine visitors either love it or hate it.
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We loved it. Did you see Parc Guell? I’ll never forget it.
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Didn’t get to it … but it’s on the list for the next time.
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Go on a beautiful day and prepare to bask in color and movement.
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Sounds like a plan.
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Great shots! Oh, I want to GO! (My oldest brother and his wife have been there.)
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John,
Glad to give you reasons to go … and I encourage you to do just that … such a fabulous city and an easy one to enjoy. GO!!!
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…and an appetizing visual feast too! 🙂
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Marina,
Oh yes … good eating .. .besides, I can easily do the simple tapas way of life!
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I love the balcony grouping! Have always loved windows and balconies, there is something just magical about them.
Okay, is it me or is there something well sort of Rocket Ship like in that one building?
All of your pictures are fabulous, 3 days isn’t near enough.
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Val,
Cheers to you for joining me on the love for the balconies. I almost used one of two people sitting around a small table.
The rocket is Torre Agbar – which is an interesting search on Google Images. You are kind by calling it a rocket.
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Yes, yes I am. But Frank I like you and you aren’t running a porn site.
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Oh my my … I actually thought it was an ear of corn!
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So many people have told me Barcelona is in their top loved cities. Must add it to my list!
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Dale,
It’s beautiful and active ….. and you would have a grand time! I know Air Canada has direct flights from Toronto (not sure about your airport)
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It’s definitely on my list!
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That a way!
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I’ve had architect friends make multiple trips to Barcelona, almost like a pilgrimage. I can see why! A visual feast indeed. What an interesting city, and I’m sure you’re going to be “feasting” on the hundreds of photos you probably took while on this fabulous vacation. I am glad to see the ones you’re able to share.
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Debra,
Between our two cameras, we came back with over 800 pictures. I’ve put them together, and then sorted them in to folders based on locations. The next step is to delete in order to capture the best … then we’ll make a small book for friends to see.
Meanwhile, I can understand why architects see Barcelona as a pilgrimage. All this means you need to get there!
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What a glorious looking city! I just love what you’ve shown here. I’m totally with you on the balconies! They all look so romantic!
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Resa,
I can’t say enough about it … definitely one of my favorite cities ever. You need to get there!
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Yes….. I know…. It’s that darn ocean.Do you just sleep as you fly over it?
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Oh that’s right … the no fly zone. 😦
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It has been too many years since I was in Barcelona…I wouldn’t have recognized it.
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Karen,
Sounds like you have a reason to go! … such a wonderful city … It captured my heart, thus one of my favorite visits ever. I hope to put together a video of our pics to a song titled Barcelona. 🙂 … but time will tell.
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My husband has never been and he keeps seeing all these shows about the food. 😀
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Did you see the recent episode of I’ll Have What Phil is Having … it was on Barcelona … awesome … To make your trip happen sooner, get that show in front of him. 🙂
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I’ll have to see if we can find it.
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I just did for you.
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Thanks!
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Dear aFrank,
My favorite things to photography … architectural things. Buildings seem to shout “Look at me” in everyone of your photos. Good job in capturing their beauty. Yes, Barceloma is a picture perfect place to visit. Thank you for showing me its’ wonders.
Isadora 😎
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Isadora,
Cheers to us for our attraction to buildings. If I could have taken a picture of everything that caught my eye, I wouldn’t have seen as much of the city because it would be too time consuming. 😉 Have you been to Barcelona?
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No, aFrank, I’ve never been to Barcelona or Europe. I don’t think that will be something I’ll be able to accomplish. But, I always say never say never. 😊 My hubby’s father’s family is from Corsica.
Speaking of hubby, he’ as patient man but if I constantly stop to take a photo of a building, he pipes in that we’ll get to see “Zero” unless I stop snapping pixs. LOLOL
Sometimes, I wish I could go to one place I love for a month. That would be perfect. Well, your photograph’s do express your love for Barcelona; especially, La Sagrada. Isn’t it wonderful to have a memory about a place that will live on forever? The perfect ending for a vacation.
Happy weekend – ing !!!!
Isadora 😎
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Your hubby’s thoughts crack me up. Meanwhile, maybe something will happen in the future that gets you to Barcelona. Meanwhile, glad my pics helped … and I hope I can complete the video of it!
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