After checking in at the hotel, we strolled around the square nearby. A big plaza!
This square with its central monumental fountain by Joseph Maria Jujol, marks the gateway to the great park of Montjuic, the setting for the 1929 International Exhibition and the 1912 Olympic games.The trade fair pavilions stand behind the two Venetian towers and are overlooked by the Majestic Palau Nacional. Montjuic hill, the city's green lung and outstanding vantage point over the harbour, has become a key point of reference for leisure, culture and sport. Fountains, gardens, theatres. museums and all kinds of sporting facilities makes Montjuic today one of the city's most appealing and variety-filled attractions. ( from the information guide)
So let us take a look!
Fountains at daytime. They will be colorful at nightime.
Seeing these places for me is like being in an another world. Amazing feeling!
This is for the men's eyes only:)
This is a shopping center! But I didn't buy anything because everything is expensive. Maybe they believe that all the tourist are rich:) Sorry to say, not all!
in the middle of the square
I found this old man so sweet. She played music with his bicycle. I asked him if my hubby can take a picture of us together. I really wanted to give him a hug, but my husband won't let me:) So I just put some coins in his box.
Another nice building
more fountains
Well, time to eat. After walking for many hours, our stomachs were empty and needed to be filled.
We found this restaurant.
I tried their Paella. Wow! Big portion for me.
My hubby had chosen steak with potatoes, fried paprika and tomato. Not a big portion though for a hungry man:)
and here is my date
Bye for now. See you later at the magical fountain at night.
JOY
nice pics...
ReplyDeletenice tour of the town
ReplyDeleteWow. Its as if I've alsobeen to barcelona after reading your post... I love the fountains, it's like being with the real falls.
ReplyDeleteI am happy to see that you are enjoying your stay or enjoyed your stay at the time of this writing. I haven't been there but meeting someone from Barcelona just this morning counts as one encounter of Espanya. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jonathan. Im glad you meet soneone from there:)
DeleteWow grabe, sobrang ganda naman po jan sa Barcelona, Mommy Joy :))
ReplyDeleteHindi nakakasawang pagmasdan ang mga photos nyo.
Ano kaya ang sinisimbolo nung "Four Pillars", just wondering lang.
Loved the magic fountain and the paella!
Ganda talaga Fiel-Kun:)
DeleteOo nga ano. Di ko rin alam ang meaning nong four pillars eh. Kuha lang ng kuha pictures:)
Thanks for visiting again dear:)
WoW! I love the place. Wish to see it in person. Thank you for the virtual tour so I have an idea what looks like to there.
ReplyDeleteWelcome mhie. You should visit the place. So much to see, but we had only 4 days.
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ReplyDelete...Barcelona is one true paradise --- so clean & neat & breathtakingly handsome... thanks Ms Joy for making us feel Barcelona's vibe thru your solid shots.... what a treat! loved it... smiles... enjoy & always keep safe --- you & yours... smiles...
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelvin:)
DeleteWow, the place is GREAT! you're so lucky you got a chance to be there and explore the cities. Great Photos!!! super loved them:)
ReplyDeleteYes Melgie. A wonderful place.
DeleteThanks for visiting:)
Ate Joy, i enjoyed viewing the photos. It is a blessing to be able to witness the beauty of Barcelona and experiencing its culture. Ingat po :)
ReplyDeleteYes Farida. It was truly a blessing. I am very thankful:)
DeleteWow! Ganda ng lugar!
ReplyDeleteVery relaxing...Sarap talagang magrelax-relax minsan!
Oo nga Ric. Good to be home again though:)
DeleteAng lalaki naman ng building sa Barcelona...
ReplyDeleteOo nga. Impressed talaga ako much:)
DeleteThanks for sharing the lovely pictures Mommy Joy, feeling ko naka dating na din ako dyan :)
ReplyDeleteAng ganda ng views, ng fountains, ng buildings, ng food, lahat lahat na :) Ang saya ng inyong Barcelona tour ni hubby :)
Welcome Zaizai:)
DeleteThanks for visiting:)
Interesting architecture shots!
ReplyDeleteBarcelona looks wonderful! New and old buildings, feature gardens, fountains and blue sky. Best of all, you had good company to sure it with!
ReplyDeleteSure it was Karen:)
DeleteWhat a wonderful trip. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWelcome McGuffy Ann:)
DeleteReading your post is like reading an article from some tourism magazine :) we'll written. In addition to that very nice pictures, hope can travel there someday.
ReplyDeleteOh thanks Vhincent. Nice comment. Yes, hope you can visit the place. Really awesome:)
ReplyDeletewow, sana makarating din ako dyan sa Barcelona , pictures pa lang ang tinitignan ko relaxing na, pano pa kaya kapag andyan na tlga ako.. gaganda ng fountains.. naks.. ang sweet naman po ng partner nyo pinapasyal kayo sa magagandang lugar..
ReplyDeleteSweet talaga ng hubby ko:) I am lucky with him Ms Leeh:) God's blessing.
ReplyDeletethis post is grand! Great great photos, perfect weather, perfect lighting (Natural light - Sunlight of course) + picturesque historical buildings to the artistic fountains resulted to a impressive travel photography of the year! ;) more travel mommy Joy pls hehe. You're photos are stunning here!
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