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One of the reasons that I love to travel to Barcelona
A girl can’t spend her entire vacation only acquiring small leather
goods and indulging in sangria, so sightseeing was definitely on the agenda!
Our rental apartment was located in Gracia, about a 30 minute walk from central
Plaza Catalunya. Sidewalks were littered with open-air cafes, high-end designer
shops and pedestrians strolling leisurely along the tree-lined boulevards.
Casa Mila, which is also known as La Pedrera, is located on Passeig de
Gracia, about a 5 minute walk from our residence. Even if you haven’t got a
clue as to what or where Casa Mila is, the building is unlike one you’ve ever
seen before.
Built in the early 1900’s, it is a showcase of the out of this world
inventiveness of Gaudi’s modernist vision.
The fluid lines, the wrought iron balconies, the bizarre space-age
chimneys standing guard on the rooftop were absolutely mesmerising.
Momentarily forgetting the beckon call of the multi-coloured bolsos and zapatos
in the shop vitrines, I stood transfixed, drinking in the essence of this
riveting structure.
The only thought that crossed my mind was how can I get an apartment in
this incredible building?
Paying my 16 Euros for a tour of the inside dwelling, my pink sneakered
feet ascended the curvy, twisty staircase. An entire apartment had been
preserved, replicating how it would have looked a hundred or so years ago.
Old-fashioned would most definitely not be the adjective that first comes to
mind!
The piece de la resistance was the jaw-dropping rooftop which was
flanked by columns of chimneys that seemed to take on the appearance of
futuristic medieval knights. The view of the city was spectacular and I was
also able to glimpse the Sagrada Familia cathedral in the distance.
Descending the stairs from the
rooftop, I happen to stumble across the gift-shop. What a pleasant surprise!
Not only did I get to tour a spectacular edifice, I also got to indulge in some
retail therapy.
Exiting the building, laden with shopping bags stuffed with books on Gaudi,
leather agendas, pens, pencils and souvenirs, I planned to devote the rest of
the day to reading about this eccentric and brilliant architect.
Come discover Gaudi with me....come travel with me....
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