| Barcelona is considered to be one of the most | | | | Batllo House was originally constructed as a terraced |
| beautiful cities in the world. This is perhaps not | | | | house similar to those surrounding it; however, Gaudi |
| surprising considering it is also the birthplace of | | | | transformed it into the warped and eccentric facade |
| famous Catalan architect, Antonio Gaudi. The | | | | that you see today, further displaying his creative |
| Modernist style work of Gaudi can be experienced all | | | | architectural skills. Mila House was built on the request |
| over the city in its buildings and parks. Indeed, even | | | | of the Mila family who sought a more extravagant |
| the most cultured of individuals would perhaps agree | | | | example of Batllo House to live in. In response, Gaudi |
| that this is the perfect way to experience this | | | | built two blocks of flats for his client, united by the |
| popular Spanish metropolis. | | | | same rippling facade. Much to the delight of tourists |
| The most visited piece of Gaudi's sights in Barcelona | | | | and genuinely interested fans of his work, you can |
| is the Sagrada Familia, or the Expiatory Temple of | | | | visit both of these fine examples of Gaudi's |
| the Holy Family, as it is also known. The Sagrada | | | | architectural prowess throughout the year. |
| Familia is a massive church built in a neo-gothic style, | | | | Park Guell is another must-see spectacle - a famous |
| where Gaudi devoted over 15 years of his life to | | | | garden complex designed by Gaudi. For those |
| building this temple of faith. Interestingly, it is still | | | | interested, trams and buses are widely available close |
| under construction despite work beginning in 1882; | | | | by where you can be conveniently transported to |
| however, it is scheduled for completion in 2026. This | | | | this large park to fully explore its wonders. Park Guell |
| is perhaps the best place to start your Gaudi tour, as | | | | largely consists of a ramshackle collection of paths, |
| you can sample the eccentricities of Gaudi's style and | | | | sculptures, aqueducts and reservoirs; moreover the |
| vision in its full splendour. | | | | warped, chequer-board style entrance staircase is a |
| If you are walking onto Passeig de Gracia, one of | | | | must see, as is the view from the top of the park |
| Barcelona's main streets, then this should give you a | | | | over Barcelona. |
| further taste of Gaudi's influence on the city. This | | | | There are a multitude of other Gaudi sights to take |
| wide boulevard is beautifully lined with trees and | | | | in as you walk around this wonderful city and from |
| typical Spanish buildings, with but two exceptions; | | | | doing so you will soon realise why holidays in |
| Battlo House and Mila House. These two buildings are | | | | Barcelona are so popular for tourists and architectural |
| only a few blocks apart on this grand avenue and | | | | fans alike. |
| easily stand out due to their engrossing features. | | | | |