Spain 2023 – Barcelona VII
Last day in Barcelona…
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Some of the Beers enjoyed in Barcelona
Teatre Principal, La Rambla, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
The oldest theatre in Barcelona, founded in 1579, built between 1597 and 1603 and rebuilt several times, mainly in 1788 and again in 1848.
Torre Glòries, Avinguda Diagonal, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Monument Catalunya a Francesc Masià, Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Francesc Macià i Llussà; 21 September 1859 – 25 December 1933) was a Catalan politician from Catalonia who served as the 122nd president of the Generalitat of Catalonia, and formerly an officer in the Spanish Army. Politically, he evolved from an initial regenerationism of Spain to the defense of the Catalan Republic, becoming the first president of the restored Generalitat and achieving the first successful establishment of the self-government of Catalonia of modern history.
Sightseeing Tour Bus, Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Equestrian Statue by Luciano Osle, Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Iberostar, Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
A four star hotel.
Sculpture, Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Edifici Telefónica (Telephone Exchange), Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Casa Milà, Carrera de Provença, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
An Antoni Gaudi architectural design
Ornate Architecture, Cnr Plaça de John F Kennedy & Passeig de Sant Gervasi, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Grand Building, Plaça de Francesc Macià, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Tower, Las Arenas, Plaça Espanya, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Las Arenas is an old bull-ring now converted to become a major shopping centre.
Torres Venecianes, Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Built in the 1920s with a definite Venetian influence.
Guàrdia Urbana Ajuntament de Barcelona, La Rambla, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Guàrdia Urbana Ajuntament de Barcelona – Urban Guard Barcelona City Council
Palau Güell, Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 3-5, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
The Palau Güell is Antoni Gaudí’s first major work in Barcelona for his patron Eusebi Güell.
Drinking Fountain, Carrer Noe de la Rambla, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Old Building, Farmacia Masana, Carrer de Sant Ramon, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Mural, Plaça de Salvador Segui, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Pharmacy Symbol, Carrer de Sant Rafael, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Door Knocker, Carrer d’en Robador, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Courtyard Well, Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, Carrer de l’Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
Statue, Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, Carrer de l’Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
Stairs, Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, Carrer de l’Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
Cloister, Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, Carrer de l’Hospital, Barcelona, SpainStatue, Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, Carrer de l’Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
Statue, Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, Carrer de l’Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
The Old Hospital de la Santa Creu is a 15th-to-18th-century building complex in Barcelona, which formerly served as a hospital and hospice and currently is the home of the National Library of Catalonia, the Institute for Catalan Studies, the former College of Surgeons, and an art school.
Bust of Actor Iscle Soler 1847 – 1914, Plaça de Sant Augusti, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Spain 2023 – Barcelona VI
And still more….
Caixa de Pensions i d’Estalvis, Via Laietana, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Isabella I Isabel Ysabel, Via Laietana, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Queen of Spain, 1451 – 1504 – also known as Isabella the Catholic
Statue of Lluís Millet, Palau de la Música Catalana, Carrer Palau de la Música, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Lluís Millet i Pagès (18 April 1867 in El Masnou – 7 December 1941 in Barcelona) was a Spanish Catalan composer & musician.
Ticket Office, Palau de la Música Catalana, Carrer de Ramon Mas, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
“Carmela”, Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Ornate Pillar, Palau de la Música Catalana, Carrer d’Amadeu Vives, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Tower, Palau de la Música Catalana, Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Corner Window, Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Ornate Doorway, 37 Via Laietana, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Door, 35 Via Laietana, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia, Placita de la Seu, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Ornate sign Gate, Gaudi Exhibition Centre, Placita de la Seu, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Roman Remnants, Plaça Nova, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Old Roman aqueduct and tower.
Artwork, Plaça Nova, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Religious Shrine, Plaça Nova, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Entrance, Carrer de Santa Llúcia, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Door, Palau Episcopal de Barcelona, Carrer del Bisbe, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Monument to the Heroes of 1809 (Monument to the Martyrs of Independence), Plaça Garriga i Bachs, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
During the Peninsula War (1807 – 1814) Barcelona was occupied by Napoleon’s army and converted into a military stronghold. On the 12th of May 1809, an estimated 8,000 citizens attempted to overthrow the French troops. The uprising was quickly quashed and the organizers were rounded up and captured. On June 2nd, eighteen conspirators were tried by a military court. Five of the accused were found guilty and executed in front of Barcelona’s Citadel.
As the executions took place, three men rang the bells of Barcelona Cathedral hoping to provoke a second revolt. French soldiers blockaded the cathedral where the rebels held out for three days before being taken prisoner and finally executed.
A plaque on the base of the monument is engraved with the names of the eight martyrs.
Father Juan Gallifa, Dr. Joaquim Pou,
Juan Massana, Salvador Aulet,
Jose Navarro, Pedro Lastortras,
Julian Portet and Ramon Mas.
Sacrificed their lives
For God, homeland and the King
The grateful city
In perpetual memory
MCMXXIX
Side Entrance, Palau de la Generalitat, Carrer del Bisbe, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Cathedral Tower, Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia, Carrer de la Pietat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Pont del Bisbe, Carrer del Bisbe, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Built in 1929 for Barcelona International Exposition
Gate, Carrer del Bisbe, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Directly below the Pont del Bisbe
Window, Palau de la Generalitat, Carrer del Bisbe, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Shield, Carrer del Bisbe, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Fornícula de Sant Jaume, Plaça de Sant Jaume, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Entrance, Palau de la Generalitat, Plaça de Sant Jaume, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Toothy Character, Palau de la Generalitat, Plaça de Sant Jaume, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Flags & Crest, Ajuntament de Barcelona, Plaça de Sant Jaume, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Ajuntament de Barcelona = Barcelona City Council
Statue of James the Conqueror, Ajuntament de Barcelona, Plaça de Sant Jaume, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Ajuntament de Barcelona = Barcelona City Council
Street Lamps, Plaça de Sant Jaume, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Plaque, Plaça de Sant Jaume, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Street Lamps, Carrer de Sant Honorat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Chocolatier, Plaça de Sant Jaume, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Artwork, Plaça de Sant Miquel, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Doorway, Teatre La Biblioteca, Carrer de l’Hospital, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Spain 2023 – Barcelona IV
Torre Jaume I, Port Vell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Monument a Joan Salvat-Papasseit, Moll de Bosch i Alsina, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Poet – b. 1894 – d. 1924
“Far Barcelona”, Port Vell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
The FAR Barcelona, a Norwegian jakt, was built in 1874 and restored at the EL FAR Consortium’s shipyard as part of a project to offer professional training in maritime trades. (Sail Training Ship)
Santa Eulàlia, Port Vell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Three-masted schooner, launched on Torrevieja beach in 1918. Originally named the Carmen Flores, it was motorized in 1930 and renamed the Puerto de Palma, and later the Cala San Vicenç. From 1975 onwards, it sailed under the name Sayremar Uno, working as an auxiliary vessel and carrying out tasks related to underwater work. In 1997, the Maritime Museum of Barcelona acquired the Santa Eulàlia in an auction and restored it to its original form, as a three-masted sailing ship. The craft sailed once again, and was used in numerous activities as the flagship of the Maritime Museum of Barcelona and the city.
Rambla de Mar, Port Vell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Marina, Port Vell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Luxury Yachts, Marina Vela Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Derelict Sail Boat, Port Vell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Agència Tributària (Tax Office), Passeig Josep Carner, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
The white object is the foreground is one of two Miraestels – Stargazers – statutes that float in the harbour.
Warning Light, Port Vell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Ferrari on Display, Maremagnum, Moll d’Espanya, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Harbourside Eatery, Maremagnum, Moll d’Espanya, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Monument Ròmul Bosch i Alsina, Carrer de Circumvallacio Tram Dos, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Ròmul Bosch i Alsina, physician, deputy, senator and mayor of Barcelona, Chairman of the Port from 1900 to 1904 and from 1906 until his death. Major promoter of port reforms, businessman, founded a number of shipping companies trading with Cuba.
The old Wall Quay is the current Bosch i Alsina Quay, named in his honour.
Telefèric de Montjuïc (Cable Car), Carrer del Castell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
View of City, Telefèric de Montjuïc (Cable Car), Carrer del Castell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Montjuïc Communications Tower, Castell de Montjuïc, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Garden in the Moat, Castell de Montjuïc, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Old Cannon, Castell de Montjuïc, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Naval Gun, Castell de Montjuïc, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Entrance, Castell de Montjuïc, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Montjuïc Castle is an old military fortress, with roots dating back from 1640, built on top of Montjuïc hill in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Castell de Montjuïc, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Street Performer, Plaça de George Orwell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Street Busker, Plaça de George Orwell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Wine With Dinner, Restaurant Palosanto, Plaça de George Orwell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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