Gaudi
Mediterranean Excursions
- £31-£40
- 4 hours
- Hard
BARCELONA, SPAIN
This excursion gives us the opportunity to explore the architectural legacy of one of Barcelona’s most famous sons – Antonio Gaudí.
This excursion gives us the opportunity to explore the architectural legacy of one of Barcelona’s most famous sons – Antonio Gaudí.
Gaudi's buildings form a most startling statement of Modernism, a Spanish and mainly Catalan offshoot of the Art Nouveau movement.
From the pier, we drive to Diagonal Avenue and enter the upper Eixample area, where the Sagrada Familia Temple is located. Designed by Gaudí in 1882, but never completed, this church stands witness to Gaudí’s creative (although controversial) genius. Construction began again in 1939 but faltered due to confusion over Gaudí’s plans. The final construction was meant to include 18 towers in total, based on 12 Apostles, four evangelists, the Virgin Mary and Christ.
Following our outside visit to the Sagrada Familia, we re-join our tour coach for a short drive to Park Güell. Designed by Gaudí in the early part of the 20th century, the park was originally intended as a hillside suburb of Barcelona, fashioned after the English model of a ‘Garden City’.
Our tour continues to Passeig de Gràcia, the widest avenue in the city, with plenty of Modernist houses designed by Gaudí and other important architects of the time. We will see the outside of one of the masterpieces of Gaudí architecture – the Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera House.
TOUR NOTES: This tour involves approximately one hour and 45 minutes of walking, some of which will be over uneven ground, and there are some steps to negotiate at Park Güell. Unfortunately, it is not recommended for passengers with limited mobility or wheelchair users. Time permitting; there may be an opportunity to purchase souvenirs on this tour. Subject to traffic conditions, places of interest may be visited in a different order to that described.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2010 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES
From the pier, we drive to Diagonal Avenue and enter the upper Eixample area, where the Sagrada Familia Temple is located. Designed by Gaudí in 1882, but never completed, this church stands witness to Gaudí’s creative (although controversial) genius. Construction began again in 1939 but faltered due to confusion over Gaudí’s plans. The final construction was meant to include 18 towers in total, based on 12 Apostles, four evangelists, the Virgin Mary and Christ.
Following our outside visit to the Sagrada Familia, we re-join our tour coach for a short drive to Park Güell. Designed by Gaudí in the early part of the 20th century, the park was originally intended as a hillside suburb of Barcelona, fashioned after the English model of a ‘Garden City’.
Our tour continues to Passeig de Gràcia, the widest avenue in the city, with plenty of Modernist houses designed by Gaudí and other important architects of the time. We will see the outside of one of the masterpieces of Gaudí architecture – the Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera House.
TOUR NOTES: This tour involves approximately one hour and 45 minutes of walking, some of which will be over uneven ground, and there are some steps to negotiate at Park Güell. Unfortunately, it is not recommended for passengers with limited mobility or wheelchair users. Time permitting; there may be an opportunity to purchase souvenirs on this tour. Subject to traffic conditions, places of interest may be visited in a different order to that described.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2010 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES
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Snack or meal provided
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Refreshments available
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Free time
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Shopping opportunity
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Wheelchair access
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Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
