Sagrada Família

Barcelona is in Catalonia, which is in Spain and was founded in 230 BC. This was the capital of the region at that time. It became the capital during the 5th century. There is some historical significance in Barcelona, some of it including when it was founded and its original name. According to “History of Spain” some things about Barcelona was found including that “Barcelona was originally named Barcino, named after the Carthaginian ruler Hamilcar Barca (1).” It is located on the eastern side…

“Una vida en Barcelona”: A Life in Barcelona In the “City of Counts,” residents get to enjoy the stunning beaches of the Mediterranean while also admiring the breathtaking views of the Mountains of Montserrat! Unlike other Spanish cities such as Madrid, Barcelona is heavily influenced by Catalonian culture and cuisine with Catalan even being an official language. Not to mention, this cosmopolitan Spanish city dates back to ancient Roman times! With its historic architecture, rich culture,…

material, it is also symbolic. Therefore, an architect is successful when they portray ideas physically. Louis Le Vau was successful in the creation of Versailles from his conveyance of the idea absolute monarchy. Antoni Gaudi is successful in Sagrada Familia in his depiction of the idea of heaven. Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe is successful in the same way in his creation of the School of Social Service Administration (SSA) for his portrayal of social work. The building, designed by Ludwig Mies Van…

Topic: Running in Barcelona If you are very fervent in keeping yourself fit and active, especially practicing running and you are in the city of Barcelona, then you are in the idea place. The best way to discovering any city is by running around it. There are different fascinating places for you to enjoy running while having a superb view of the Catalan city itself. In this article, we will explore several places for you to enjoy. You relax while we take the pain and hassle in letting you know…

such as Mozart, Wagner, the Romantic French composers, Slavic and more so. “Maria de Montserrat Viviana Concepcion Caballe y Folch was born on April 12, 1933, in Barcelona, Spain, in the shadow of Antoni Gaudí's Catalan Modernist of Sagrada Família church .” The beginning of her life was poor; she had barely one dress to wear to school. Adding to that, in 1939, when the right wing forces of General Francisco Franco defeated the Spain's democratic government, this added salt to injury…

I would describe myself as cheerful, creative, and curious. I am a student that spreads joy and cheer throughout both school and the house. I always like to learn and dive into the curriculum. The required work is never the end of the line; I always engage beyond and connect what I am learning in school to the real world and across disciplines. On personal projects, I make sure to place my best foot forward and work with enthusiasm. In group work, I always provide humor as well as discipline,…