A Tale of Two Churches
Barcelona, Spain has two amazing and very different churches, which I am posting as my item 17 in the Summertime Photography Scavenger Hunt. The Sagrada Familia (or Holy Family) is a masterpiece created by Antoni Gaudi. Here are a few close ups.
The Barcelona Cathedral is a Gothic Beauty.
I visited in the early evening, and the light inside was beautiful:
I think the two churches show the two sides of Barclona - the Gaudi creation represents the fun-loving, late night, crazy clubbing side, while the Cathedral represents the traditional, late-lunching, evening strolling and relaxing side. Although there were other pieces of Gaudi architecture in Barcelona that I adored, between these two, I think I prefer the Cathedral. What about you? Which one is your favorite?
Beautiful photographs. I, too, prefer the cathedral. I'd love to see these in person.
ReplyDeleteWOW! They both are amazing. I would love to visit one day. I prefer the traditional Cathedral.
ReplyDeleteHaving visited them both, how to choose a favourite? I have to say that the Sagrada Familia would be my choice for its originality and the Cathedral, would be chosen for its historical significance. I loved them both in their own particular ways.
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I like them both for their different representations....but if I had to choose a favourite....it would be Sagrada Familia....I just think it's stunning.
ReplyDeleteI like them both, one for its originality and one becasue I love the Gothic style. I'm sorry we were whisked past both in a bus and I haven't been inside. Your photos are beautiful.
ReplyDeletei have never been to spain but your photos are turning the travel wheels in my head. the interiors of places where people worship hold the whispered prayers of so many - i imagine both churches would feel so holy upon entering.
ReplyDeleteI love both...though have only been inside the Cathedral, not the Sagrada. The Sgrada would prabably win just for the fact that there is so much to look at , even externally!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Beautiful photos - think I prefer the cathedral . This is a city on my must go to list!
ReplyDeleteThey sure don't make churches like that any more. Absolutely beautiful--both of them.
ReplyDeleteYou have made this a very hard choice for me! I love Gaudi and I love the style of the cathedral. Nope, can't do it. I tried picking. I am going to have to pick both! Fantastic photos- what a great trip!
ReplyDeleteYour internal photos of the Cathedral are fantastic Rinda - I'd love to visit Spain one day and see them and then I could pass comment or vote!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous pics. Bringing back memories of a long weekend trip to Barcelona a few years ago. Looks like there's a couple less cranes now!
ReplyDeleteThe Gaudi wins it for me,
Liz x
I am very much in love with the gothic cathedral :)
ReplyDeleteI love them both.
ReplyDeleteHave to add that Hugh and I are now booking a short break to Barcelona in November - inspired by your photos and Alison's too!
ReplyDeleteThese are both stunning - I don't know that I can pick a favorite.
ReplyDeleteI went to Barcelona in 1978 (a looong time ago!) and they were working on the Sagrada Familia. After more than 30 years it is still not finished! It is in a class of its own! Amazing work of art! Patsy from
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I have a soft spot for Gaudi it is one place I would love to visit.
ReplyDeleteWhilst I want to visit Barcelona - and that is to see the Gaudi architecture but I do love the light inside the gothic cathedral.
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