Barcelona Photoblog

October 16, 2006

Casa Batlló: Harmony and Chaos

Casa Batlló Barcelona


An unusual sight of Casa Batlló, the famous building by Antoni Gaudi. I had already shown the modernist house in an older post, but I had this close up of the façade and I didn't like the blown sky in the image, so I thought to go and give it an "artistic" look with photoshop. In case you think I shouldn't have massacred the photograph this way, take a look at the original here. I had a good time though. As to the title chosen, I think Gaudi conceived this chaotic mask-like balconies using that harmonious perfection only complex mathematics can create but that sometimes geniuses easily produce using that mysterious inner inspiration you call gift.

October 15, 2006

Façade in Bergara Street, Barcelona

Façade


Remember yesterdays' picture about Hotel Regina, well, turn around and look across the street at this precious old building's façade.

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Google Maps Image of Bergara Street and Hotel Regina in Barcelona, Spain.

October 14, 2006

Regina Hotel in Barcelona: Wrought Iron Marquee Detail

Regina Hotel in Barcelona: Wrought Iron Marquee Detail
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Best Western Regina Hotel is just a block away from Plaza Catalunya and not very far from Las Ramblas, at carrer Bergara 2-4. It features 4 stars, has 99 rooms, was built in 1917 and restored in 2002. As this is not a hotel guide I am not going to analize its services but just suggest you admire the beautiful marquee in blue with stained glass, excellent representative of Catalan Art Nouveau or modernisme.

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