Some of these photos are taken while following the Rick's Steve Audio Tour, some are taken on the way to somewhere else and some are from my random wanderings through Barcelona.
This is an art installation at a small park near my hotel. See the ping pong tables in the background, there are ping pong tables in a lot of parks in Barcelona.
El Quatre Gats, famous cafe/bar/restaurant where famous artist lik picasso used to hang out.
Famous drinkng fountain
I believe these letters spell out Barcino(Barcelona), lots of tourist posing here.
Monument to the Martyrs of Independence(Catalan Independance)
Placa Sant Felip Neri, the pock marks on the walls were from bombs dropped in this placa. Can't remember which war it was from.
According to Rick Steve this is the main jewish temple in Barcelona, not sure if it still is but there is a little plaque on the door saying it is a jewish Temple
Carrer del Bisbe and it's Sky Bridge
Barcelona city hall
Catalonia Government, Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya
Roman Temple of Augustus, last remains of the Roman Empire in Barcelona
Door on display, I believe the guy on the door is St. George.
Art, looks like a giant square face.
Art display in a park
Parliament of Catalonia
Parroquia Castrence de la Ciutadella, a small church opposite the Parliament of Catalonia
Castel dels Tres Dragons, this castle was under restoration/construction so wasn't open
Some more random art
Arco de Triunfo Barcelona, based on the Arch de Triomph in Paris
Some geometric art
More geometric art, found on the way to Park Guell
Walked by this church after leaving Park Guell
You can see the flag for an independant state of Catalonia hanging from one of the apartments, flag with blue trangle and white star with the 9 yellow and red stripes
Agbar Tower
Interesting building next to the Agbar Tower, on the other side of this building is a space with lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Encants Barcelona, I think this is a flea market. I don't think it was open when I was here.
Part of Grec Park, the park that holds the Teatre Grec
Teatre Grec, open air Greek style theatre in Barcelona
One of the parks near Montjuic
A sculpture near the dock where the crusie ships dock, looks cooler in person
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