Sant Pau Gardens

Sant Pau Gardens

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including the Sant Pau Gardens, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Sant Pau Hypostyle Hall

Sant Pau – Hypostyle Hall

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including its Hypostyle Hall, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Sant Pau Administration

Sant Pau Administration

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including its iconic Administration Building, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Sant Pau

Sant Pau

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect. I’m both inspired and in awe of this discovery.… Read the rest

Oller del Mas

Oller del Mas

Oller del Mas is a captivating winery nestled in the picturesque countryside near Manresa, about an hour’s drive from Barcelona. I’m on a tour with Viator, having just come from the morning at Montserrat and everyone is ready for some tasting, combined with tapas.… Read the rest

Montserrat

Montserrat

Montserrat, a majestic mountain range located about 30 kilometers northwest of Barcelona, is renowned for its unique rock formations, breathtaking views, and deep religious significance. The name ‘Montserrat’ translates to ‘serrated mountain’ in Catalan, an apt description of jagged peaks rising dramatically from surrounding plains.… Read the rest

Girona Cathedral

Girona Cathedral

Perched high on a hill overlooking the charming city of Girona in Catalonia, Spain, the Girona Cathedral is an awe-inspiring structure with a rich history.

Also known as the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Girona (Catedral de Santa Maria de Girona), the structure is a blend of architectural styles and its remarkable single nave is the widest Gothic nave in the world but its story starts well before this milestone.… Read the rest