After all the fun of getting lost in Lisbon we decided we can't be trusted on our own in big foreign cities so we opted for a tour in Barcelona - a city of 4 million people.
The 1992 Olympics were a big deal in Barcelona. We saw the diving pools, stadium and the Olympic Village that's been converted into apartments.
But by far, the biggest tourist attraction is Architect Antino Goudi's Cathedral. Started in 1882, it's still under construction. Some call it idiosyncratic. I call it over the top.
With 21 towers and 22 facades, it's massive. The three main facades depict the Nativity (Christmas,) the Passion (Easter,) and Glory (as in "going on to Glory.")
There's some Cubism influence and some Art Nouveau (maybe the massive bowls of grapes on top of some of the towers?) but most experts say it resists categorization.
As Dave would say, "No kidding!"
To me it looks like it was put into a giant microwave till it just started to melt.
Also looks like Goudi could have been heavily influenced by Walt Disney and/or Lady Gaga.
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