I know I featured a cathedral in last week’s post (Siena Duomo, Tuscany), but the challenge themes on offer this week lead me straight back to another one.
The light, airy, modern (in fact, still unfinished) architecture of Antonio Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona couldn’t be more different from the gothic massiveness of the Duomo in Siena. To be honest, prior to our visit, I wasn’t sure I was going to like it.
Sagrada Familia at sunrise from our apartment in Barcelona
But upon entering that incredible space, I was an instant fan.
360 degree image of the interior of the Sagrada Familia
The lofty pillars and vaulting really do give the feeling you’re in a forest of white-barked trees.
And the light streaming in through the contrasting colours of the stained-glass windows bathe the inside of that stone forest in a breathtaking rainbow.
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This week’s post was inspired by the themes Rainbow Colours from Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge, Interesting Light from Jenn of Travelling at Wits End, Contrasting Colours from Nancy of Nancy Merrill Photography, Lofty form Paula of Lost in Translation, and Tree from Fandango.
I always enjoy seeing the progress of the Sagrada Familia. Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure, Lauren. I can’t wait to go back and see how it’s come on since my visit.
Oh what fabulous lighting and colors coming through those gorgeous windows. 😀
It was quite breathtaking, Cee.
really beautiful and vibrant
Thank you!
So glad you posted Sagrada photos – I almost did too!
I hope to see them someday!
Beautiful!❤️
Thanks!
So beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. All those artisans and craftsmen and builders have created something truly divine.