I have been in
Barcelona for the last few days after presenting my research at the VISIGRAPP
conference. In this time, I explored parts of Barcelona and wanted to
share some of the food, sites, and history with you.
Xocolata Calenta amb Xurros
I enjoyed Hot
Chocolate with Churros (titles in Catalan) from a small chocolate shop called
Petritxol near La Rambla (a popular outside mall in the El Raval district of
Barcelona). This is a traditional Spanish treat served in many of the local food
shops. The hot chocolate is very thick and sweet and is used as a dipping sauce
for the churros. Together, the hot chocolate and churros make a small meal and
are sometimes eaten for breakfast.
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| (Xocolata Calenta i Xurros from Petritxol) |
La Sagrada Familía
The Sagrada
Familía is a gothic style church dedicated to the Roman Catholic sacred family
of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Construction began in 1882 under the architect
Francisco de Paula del Villar. In 1883, Antoni Gaudí joined and took over the
planning of the Church and drastically changed the original plans. Gaudí
continued his work on La Sagrada Familía until his death in 1926. Construction
continues to this day and is following reconstructions of Gaudí’s original
plans; some of Gaudí’s models were destroyed in 1936 by Catalan Anarchists
during the Spanish Civil War. An estimated completion date has not been
announced, but there is speculation that it will be completed around 2026. More
information about La Sagrada Familía can be found here.
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| (La Sagrada Familía, Google Images) |
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