Every city has its’ landmark. For Paris it’s the Eiffel Tower, for Rome – The Coliseum, for Athens – the Parthenon… And of course the Sagrada Família in sunny Barcelona! Once the construction is finished, Sagrada Familia will be the tallest religious structure in Europe! Being so vast, it obviously does make an impact on Barcelona’s skyline, but that was not the only goal Gaudí had in mind for it. As a true Christian, he wanted to show appreciation of Christianity as well as pay respect for the work of God – nature.
The relationship of Jazz and Barcelona
When the movement of Jazz in America was experiencing the transformation from the unknown to the mainstream, it appeared in Catalonia as well. The gateway for that was Barcelona, which in the 1920s was a haven of romantic cultural development and artistic exploration.
The finale of Christmas
While the festivities in most European cities are usually over just as December ends, Spain reaches its’ festivity peak on the 5th and 6th of January. Spanish people celebrate Cavalcada dels Reis, resembling the Epiphany – arrival of the Three Kings.