Shortly after one of the most famous Spanish architects in history completed his first major project, he earned several other important commissions. Antoni Gaudí I Cornet (1852-1926) was in his early thirties when his distinctive architectural style gained recognition. He subsequently transformed his native city by designing some of the most amazing Art Nouveau buildings …
Buildings in Barcelona
Most of the triumphal arches that were built in ancient Rome were erected to commemorate specific events, often victories during a war. One of the most stunning buildings in Barcelona had a completely different purpose. In this article, you’ll discover some of the most interesting facts about the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona, one of …
Barcelona is the capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia in the northeast of Spain. Its metropolitan area is home to nearly 5 million people which makes it the 5th-largest metropolitan area in the European Union after Paris, the Ruhr area, Madrid, and Milan. The city is also filled with historical buildings, many of which …