This stopover on the way to Montjuïc was once the gateway to the city because of the creu coberta found in the square. The creu coberta was a Gothic cross that symbolized arrival in Barcelona. Historically, criminals were hanged in this part of the city, often remaining on display to dissuade newcomers from straying from the "path of righteousness." Urbanization plans for the area began in 1908 and ended in 1929, the same year as the Universal Exposition of Barcelona. Beyond the architectural jewels surrounding the square, there is a fountain in its center designed by Josep Maria Jujol, a disciple of Gaudi.
The Parc de Collserola is on Collserola Mountain on the fringes of Barcelona. It spans 8000 hectares (19,770 acres), including large areas of white pine and oaks with squirrels, rabbits, foxes and other wild creatures running around. It is one of the biggest urban parks in Europe. In addition to the different flora and fauna, there are Masies: traditional Catalan houses and archaeological remains, and lots of trails for hikers and cyclists. The best way to tour around the park is to join one of the themed tours organized by the management.
Um ícone religioso inacabado que está imerso em profundo valor cultural e apresenta uma estética incomparável, a Basílica da Sagrada Família é uma maravilha impressionante. Gaudí começou a trabalhar neste templo totalmente surreal, agora um renomado Patrimônio Mundial da UNESCO, em 1882. Originalmente destinada a ser uma igreja neogótica modesta, a Basílica da Sagrada Família tornou-se indiscutivelmente o edifício mais icônico de toda Barcelona . Gaudí rompeu com o estilo neogótico reinante no final do século XIX e início do século XX, impregnando sua arquitetura de significado simbólico e sendo pioneiro no movimento do Modernismo catalão. Detalhes intrincados como pilares de palmeiras cujas bases assumem a forma de tartarugas, cores atraentes, influências de estilo barroco e materiais que variam de mosaicos a uma série de pedras convergem para criar uma obra-prima absoluta.
The Palau Reial was the royal residence in Barcelona. Inside this, you will find the Saló del Tinell which is a splendid hall and an excellent example of Catalan Gothic. It is said that Ferdinand and Isabel received Columbus right here on his return from the New World. The hall was built as part of Count Pere el Cerimoniós' expansion plan between 1359-1362 by Guillem Carbonell. The lavishly decorated hall, with diaphragm arches in the ceiling, is now used for exhibitions of contemporary art and design.
The English speaking evangelical community of Barcelona gathers at Saint George's Church. It's a modern building located in one of the quietest areas of the city, in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, just behind the Plaça de la Bonanova. Surrounded by schools and some private houses, the first building is located in a calm street, while the entrance of the church is just around the corner, at 83 Calle Horacio.