Central spires, Sagrada de Familia, Barcelona, Spain. Doves of peace flock around a Tree of Life at the center. Click photos to enlarge and view detail.
Central sculpture depicting Christ the King.
Leaded glass in a spire in the older part of the church suggests Spain's Moorish influence, next to Antoni Gaudi's more modern contributions. Construction on the building began in 1883 and continues today.
Angels blowing trumpets announcing Jesus Christ's birth near the Nativity scene. Note the detail of ribbon spiraling from one of the bronze trumpets, in the Art Nouveau style, so popular early in the 20th-century.
Entranceway leading to a courtyard and the city beyond.
Detail of the Birth facade, created under the direction of Antoni Gaudi. The sculpture depicts episodes from the birth and childhood of Jesus Christ. The Annunciation is in the alcove above.
Check back later for more photos of Sagrada de Familia. Am unable to load more than six photos in one post, due to an ongoing Typepad issue.
One of the best things about that cathedral is seeing the old and the new and it works
Posted by: Di Overton | 23 November 2008 at 22:02
Such beautifully detailed architecture. Wonderful photos, Tara. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: boliyou | 18 November 2008 at 20:32
Oh wow - those spires are really something! Thanks for sharing the view, Tara~xo
p.s. What is up with Typepad and photos,lately? It's loading mine in a very peculiar fashion too. Is Mercury retrograde again?
Posted by: tinker | 14 November 2008 at 08:30
Gorgeous shots. Wow.
Posted by: Carla | 14 November 2008 at 08:19
Tara these are larger than life. I love this architecture.
Typepad ever give you problems with links?
I find there are a few glitches to contend with in this little arena.
I found you some glorious old postcards and some other treats in an antique shop in Niagara on the Lake. You will like them, I hope!!!
xoxo
Posted by: gillian at indigo blue | 14 November 2008 at 02:53
This is absolutely amazing. I love the colors at the tippy top! Wow. I could sit at buildings such as this for hours upon hours. So much to take in. xo
Posted by: Rosa | 14 November 2008 at 01:09
Thank you Tara for these magnificent shots! Because of the blogosphere I learned of this incredible building surrounding doves! But have never seen so many photographs. Thank you for sharing it's beauty with us. I'm thinking of you and tapas and Spanish dancers and the flamenco and angels!!!!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 13 November 2008 at 23:20
I've always admired Gaudi's work. These photos show it at its best!
Posted by: jeanie | 13 November 2008 at 21:18
Can I steal your hope picture?? Please?? ; )
Posted by: Christina | 13 November 2008 at 20:59
Hmm... this is gorgeous! Sacred. I can almost feel my hand run across the bricks. ; )
PS: Hubby is gone to seminar for the past 2 weeks. It's just been me and the kids. I need a vacation to Spain, where there are a lot of religious symbols, like this. : ) lol
Posted by: Christina | 13 November 2008 at 20:57
Really amazing, isn't it?
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Chris | 13 November 2008 at 20:19
Beautiful shots, especially the ones where you zoomed in! Pop over to my blog, I have a suggestion for your New York visit.
Posted by: dutchbaby | 13 November 2008 at 19:51
At one end of the scale, humans can create such breathtaking beauty; and on the other, they can unleash so much hatred (re. your post below)...
xoxo
Posted by: Colette | 13 November 2008 at 18:22
Any wonder the folk of that time were awed by the "church."
Posted by: Richard | 13 November 2008 at 15:56
Over-the-top wonderful! Once again, thank you for showing so many angles and views for those of us who may never see this in person. These photos are stunning!
Posted by: Helen | 13 November 2008 at 15:38