Walk With Me?

Nothing like waking up to a glorious day, the birds are chirping, the sun is out...

how could one not resist the temptation to go on a walk?

Especially when the sights are this amazing! 

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After an afternoon walking around a new city, I walk away with a better appreciation for it.

In a car or train you simply miss too many charming details.

It is true what they say, pictures are worth a thousand words.

Join me for my next stop, 

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Gothic Romance

 

 

How could one not fall in love with the details found in the Gothic quarter of Barcelona?

The history captivates the imagination, as the artistic ascents visually seduce a desire to move into a castle and live life like royalty once had before.

These old stone structures are rich with stories of love, death, and celebration.

As you walk through, it is almost impossible not to let your imagination run wild.

This is one of those places that inspires great day dreams.

There is more to this adventure,

I look forward to sharing my next stop with you!

Picasso in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona

 

The Gothic Quarter, in Barcelona is beyond captivating.

Every corner has an historic story to be told. 

Among the remains of ancient Roman civilization, the modern world continues 

in the maze of narrow streets.

In 1963, five adjoining houses dating from the 13th century opened to the public.

The Pablo Picasso museum was born.

Perhaps best known for his abstract work in the cubist movement, early work shows Picasso had a strong talent for life like portraits and serene landscapes.

"There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterwards you can remove all traces of reality. There's no danger then, anyway, because the idea of the object will have left an indelible mark." -Pablo Picasso

The collection of over 4,00 pieces is a comprehensive body of work.

  from portraits, to work from the Blue period, Rose period, and a print collection. 
To see more Collection Highlights visit 

http://www.bcn.cat/museupicasso/en/collection/highlights.html

I look forward to sharing more from the gothic quarters of Spain.
Next stop, Catedral de Barcelona.