Tag Archives: Antonio Gaudi

Park Güell Centenary

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

Like most visitors to Barcelona, I was charmed by Park Güell, the UNESCO-listed municipal park originally designed by the beloved Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí as a private housing estate on the outskirts of Barcelona. Inaugurated in 1926 as a municipal garden … Continue reading →

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After 140 years it’s finished (almost)

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

I’ve visited hundreds of Roman Catholic cathedrals, basilicas, chapels, and churches in Europe, but Sagrada Familia in Barcelona isn’t just any old church; it’s an extraordinary edifice with a remarkable history. It also has a fantastic design, complete with soaring … Continue reading →

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Another Reason to Love Barcelona

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Tens of thousands of tourists and Barcelona residents were treated to a breathtaking multimedia spectacle at the iconic Sagrada Familia church on the nights of September 21,22 and 23.. Entitled Ode a la Vie, the installation was produced by Montreal’s … Continue reading →

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