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Modernism Tours in BARCELONA
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Jordan Susselman
Nov 27, 2000, 3:00:00 AM11/27/00
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Park Guell, in Barcelona, is one of the most famous architectural feats
accomplished by zany, Modernist architect, Antonio Gaudi. Complete with
ornately-tiled mosaics, bizarre rock formations, Classical Greek columns,
Palm trees and rolling, grassy hills, undulating, serpentine benches, a
house in which Gaudi actually lived for the last half of his life, and a
colorful, tile lizard standing guard at the front gate, the park is a
must-see for anyone passing through the city of Barcelona, especially those
in search of distinct sights and places to snap a few quality photos. Did
you know the park was originally intended to be a private, walled city, with
roads, a marketplace, and 60 homes? Well, Gaudi died after completing the
first 2, after which time the park became a public recreation area and
tourist attraction, as it is today.
accomplished by zany, Modernist architect, Antonio Gaudi. Complete with
ornately-tiled mosaics, bizarre rock formations, Classical Greek columns,
Palm trees and rolling, grassy hills, undulating, serpentine benches, a
house in which Gaudi actually lived for the last half of his life, and a
colorful, tile lizard standing guard at the front gate, the park is a
must-see for anyone passing through the city of Barcelona, especially those
in search of distinct sights and places to snap a few quality photos. Did
you know the park was originally intended to be a private, walled city, with
roads, a marketplace, and 60 homes? Well, Gaudi died after completing the
first 2, after which time the park became a public recreation area and
tourist attraction, as it is today.
If you'd like to learn more on Park Guell, Antonio Gaudi, Barcelona,
Modernist art/architecture, or setting up personal tours of different sights
in Catalonia, then check out: http://www.gaudiclub.com
I'm sure you'll enjoy what you find.
Regards,
Jordan Susselman
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