A walk through the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, enjoying a good old session of rubber necking. Let us for now leave the touristy stuff and attempt to brighten your day with some of the more interesting (well to me anyways) snaps I took on the morning.
The Barcelona Cathedral and its permanent residents have been around for many centuries, the Cathedral was built between the 13th and 15th centuries
There are in the region of 200 gargoyles most of them were for the purpose of sending the rainwater into the streets away from the fabric of the building. Others were carved and mounted to act as decoration
Many of the sculptors with over active imaginations who designed them were trying to capture in them their fears and superstitions and to scare the populous below of the creatures that awaited them in hades if they didn't bow to the child god.
There are also many creatures of the earth both real and mystical: dragons, eagles, lions, dogs, pigs, sheep, unicorns, created to ward off evil spirits.
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Damn good effigies!
I would hesitate to say "jumping on the Gaudi band wagon", simply because I appreciate the art in the figures and at 3.5k euros a piece of treasure for the future.
Further fun figures to entice you to buy a figure of your "trade craft"
Advertising mannequins sensibly placed on high balconies
How interesting the old architecture is, unlike the bare, sterile looking building of today. I could wander around all day just admiring the cathedral and it's craftsmanship.
cheers @tamaralovelace , thanks for dropping in. Totally agree with your sentiments all built before big cranes and dumper trucks!
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I love all the gargoyles around.
The funny thing is… i have a few photos that are exactly the same 😂😂 !LOL
Also all those figures behind the glass.
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Love this collection of gargoyles 📸 , the windows' stuff too, but the gargoyles are awesome - regardless of the message they had to bring in the past 😁
cheers @mipiano they are rather cute I agree, even the weird ones.
Those creatures are interesting. It's my first time seeing some of them.
cheers @ayane-chan thanks, glad you enjoyed
Interesting little details you found. I saw a unicorn in there lol. Nice!
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Did you go to those sensitive places, or did you just take pictures? 😁
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The details and the gargoyles, I love them.
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The gargoyles and mythical creatures are fascinating, especially how they blend function with artistry. It's like stepping into a historical fantasy world. Epic pictures friend
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cheers @theringmaster , stay tuned LOL
I will good friend
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The architecture is beautiful and the cathedral looks amazing. I would love to visit Barcelona. I read that your retired and travelling the world how amazing. I would love to do the same when I’m retired I just have 40 years to go haha. !bbh
cheers @itcouldbecloud thanks for dropping in and your kind words, a wonderful building in a great city. 40 years sheesh, I had dreams too when I was that young.....plenty of time to save your money then !!
Gargoyles, effigies to mannequins what a mix all in one piece of content, way to go with art forms devised across timelines!
Smile awhile these sure are a treat to enjoy when wandering.
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