Day 10 - Barcelona's Cathedral

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Showing the main altar, and the crypt of St. Eulalia of Merida, a 3rd century Spanish martyr. Eulalia is the form of a Greek name meaning "well spoken", from "eu" (good) and "lalein" (speech).

Looking towards the altar from near the front door. The altar is hidden by the section holding the choir.

Gaudi Apartment Building

Casa Batllo is an apartment house designed by Antoni Gaudi, and forms part of the Illa de la Discordia or city block of discord, named for the contrasting architectural styles of the three adjacent buildings, each designed by a different, but famous, 19th century architect.

This building is not normally open for public inspection, but this is the 150th anniversary year of Gaudi's birth, and this building is open for public tours, as can be seen from the queue of people waiting to enter.

However, Gaudi's most significant contribution is El Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia or the Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family. For that, turn to the next page!

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/icons/right.gif Gaudi's Holy Family Church