VIBRANT, visionary and very picturesque Barcelona.
Breathtaking with its architectural splendor, booming with spicy Mediterranean scents, bustling European core center, amazingly, the city exudes a lighting masterpiece amidst a dark brown Mother Earth background.
Internet files declares it as , ‘The capital city of the autonomous community of Catalonia in the Kingdom of Spain, as well as the country's second most populous municipality, with a population of 1.6 million within city limits. It is the largest metropolis on the Mediterranean Sea, located on the coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, and bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola mountain range, the tallest peak of which is 512 metres (1,680 ft) high.’
Specially, the famous Basilica del Sagrada Familia defines its Gothic style. Attributes are the pointed towers and arches, ribbed vault and the flying buttress.
‘This is a specific form of buttress composed of an arched structure that extends from the upper portion of a wall to a pier of great mass, in order to convey to the ground the lateral forces that push a wall outwards,’ as detailed in Wikipedia.
Gothic architecture is most familiar as the architecture of many of the great cathedrals, abbeys and castles of Europe.
‘Remarkably, the work of architect Antoni Gaudí, which can be seen throughout the city, vivifies Barcelona’s heritage and history. His best-known work is the immense but still unfinished church of the Sagrada Família, which has been under construction since 1882, and is still financed by private donations.’
Its completion is planned for 2026, this was confirmed and underscored by Internet data.
Wow. A cathedral-in-progress is what this writer calls it.
Barcelona – Love untold
Stirring cineastes or movie lovers like me who saw the latest OFW movie of actors Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, we are inspired by their triumphs over backbreaking struggles and trials. Overcoming pangs of homesickness melded with their family and love heartbreaks, they gave a stirring portrayal of brave 21st century warriors.
Their moving love story will also touch your heartstrings; you will fall in love too. Olivia Lamasan, its director, is brilliant and mentored the lead stars to show their natural acting talents.
Astounding cinematography captured multisensory delights. Dancing fountain white lights spreading their brilliance vis-à-vis the dark and mysterious night scene is unforgettable.
Furthermore, the rising basilica towers of the Sagrada Familia cathedral seem to reach out heavenward in supplication and prayer. Tantalizing Spanish music coda with castanets accompaniment speeded up my lub-dub-dub heartbeats. Si, allegro con spirito.
Lo que es importanta …Tu quiero las peliculas… I love movies.
Vamos, ver una pelicula ...come, do see the movie.
Viva Barcelona.
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