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La Sagrada Família (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain)

La Sagrada Família (Catalan, 'The Holy Family') is a massive Roman Catholic basilica under construction in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Construction began in 1882 and its formal title is Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família. Originally designed by Antoni Gaudí (1852 – 1926), who worked on the project for over 40 years, devoting the last 15 years of his life entirely to the endeavor, the project is scheduled to be completed in 2026.

Date: 8 December 2007
Photographer: pelicon: gallery
Location: Barcelona, Spain
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La Sagrada Família (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain)

The design, as now being constructed, is based both on reconstructed versions of the lost plans and on modern adaptations. Since 1940 the architects Francesc Quintana, Isidre Puig Boada, Lluís Bonet i Gari and Francesc Cardoner have carried on the work. The current director and son of Lluís Bonet, Jordi Bonet i Armengol, has been introducing computers into the design and construction process since the 1980s. Mark Burry of New Zealand serves as Executive Architect and Researcher. Sculptures by J. Busquets, Etsuro Sotoo and the controversial Josep Subirachs decorate the fantastical façades.

Date: 8 December 2007
Photographer: pelicon: gallery
Location: Barcelona, Spain
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Casa Batlló (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain)

Casa Batlló is a building restored by Antoni Gaudí and Josep Maria Jujol, built in the year 1877 and remodelled in the years 1905–1907; located at 43, Passeig de Gràcia (passeig is Catalan for promenade or avenue), part of the Illa de la Discòrdia in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia.

Date: 8 December 2007
Photographer: pelicon: gallery
Location: Barcelona, Spain
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La Sagrada Família (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain)

The Church will have three grand façades: the Nativity façade to the East, the Glory façade to the South (yet to be completed) and the Passion façade to the West. The Nativity facade was built before work was interrupted in 1935 and bears the most direct Gaudí influence. The Passion façade is especially striking for its spare, gaunt, tormented characters, including emaciated figures of Christ being flogged and on the crucifix. These controversial designs are the work of Subirachs.

Date: 8 December 2007
Photographer: pelicon: gallery
Location: Barcelona, Spain
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Casa Milà (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain)

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. It is located at 92, Passeig de Gràcia ('passeig' is Catalan for promenade or avenue) in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was built for Roger Segimon de Milà.

Date: 8 December 2007
Photographer: pelicon: gallery
Location: Barcelona, Spain
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La Rambla (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain)

Besieged several times during its history, Barcelona is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination and has a rich cultural heritage. Particularly renowned are architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner that have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Date: 8 December 2007
Photographer: pelicon: gallery
Location: Barcelona, Spain
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Port Vell (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain)

Barcelona is a major economic centre, with one of Europe's principal Mediterranean ports, and its airport is the second largest in Spain. Founded as a Roman city, Barcelona became the capital of the Counts of Barcelona and the Crown of Aragon.

Date: 8 December 2007
Photographer: pelicon: gallery
Location: Barcelona, Spain
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Columbus Monument (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain)

The Port of Barcelona has a 2000-year history and a great contemporary commercial importance. It is the most important Mediterranean port for general cargo of containers and cruisers.

Date: 8 December 2007
Photographer: pelicon: gallery
Location: Barcelona, Spain
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Boqueria market (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain)

Throughout the years La Boqueria has become the most emblematic market of all the network. The structure, the situation, and the salesmen turn it into an obligated (must-see) to all the tourists who visit our city. This market has for the Barcelonians, the suggestion of a family memoire, it's entwined with the city history, of all our families, their popular traditions and celebrations.

Date: 8 December 2007
Photographer: pelicon: gallery
Location: Barcelona, Spain
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The Arc de Triomf (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain)

Barcelona is the capital and most populous city of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, with a population of 1,605,602 in 2006. It is located on the Mediterranean coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, and is limited to the west by the Serra de Collserola ridge (512 m/1,680 ft).