The first time I drove around the city of
Barcelona, I was fascinated with the architecture in the city. While Gaudi’s
influence is not always visible in modern architecture, the colors and the
styles are prominent and spectacular. The risk has been taken in designing the
city and in using bright colors.
Natural shapes inspired Gaudi that can be seen at
Sagrada Familia basilica that has different architectural style on its four
sides.
But other architects have also been brave in
designing the building which are now the tourist delight.
It was amazing to see that building at corners
had flat edges, thus making the street corners big enough to have terraces for
communal and sociable atmosphere.
Traditional Catalan Gothic style is seen in many
of the old buildings that are a feast to the eyes.
One can spend hours touring round the city, in
the comfort of the car, just admiring the beauty of the architecture everywhere.
