Bartttthhhhhelona

Barcelona (pronounced Barthelona if youre from Madrid) is a creative, artistic, vibrant place and the second largest city in Spain.

Plaza Real, where lime green parrots swoop from palm tree to palm tree and cause an amazing ruckus.

Las Ramblas, where painters, street performers, and the most random vendors you can imagine gather and combine to create an incredibly unique and enjoyable atmosphere, perfect for afternoon strolling and enjoying life.

The Barcelona Cathedral

Coming across this scattering of light from the stained glass windows was such a wonderful surprise: the gentle glow of jewel tones across the stone floor did little to diminish the somber setting of the majestic cathedral and instead added an air of mysticism and wonder.

the Cathedral's cloister, which offers apparently drinkable water

La Sagrada Familia was designed by Gaudi and started in 1882. It is projected that it will be completed in 2026.

Park Guell, also created by Gaudi.

The Magic Fountain of Montjuic

Arc de Triumf

Santa Maria del Mar Church

We were lucky to stumble into this cathedral on a Sunday morning, and were immediately swept away: I remember being wrapped in a welcome warmth scented with the smell of melted candle wax, stained glass on every side, and we wondered if the church was preparing for a service, as it was relatively early on Sunday morning. Slowly, the archaic sounds of an organ began to fill the high arches and empty space of the cathedral and a woman's voice, operatic, reverent, and beautiful, floated down over us. Then, quiet. A peaceful silence settled over the pews and worshippers like soft snow, and we slipped out of the cathedral, feeling blessed to be a part of something so intimate.

Barcelona is an amazing city, and further evidence of a Good Designer, because there is just too much good in the design for it to be there on accident.