Architecture in Spain

By bullshoalsview written 2/27/06 5:05 PM, published 2/27/06 5:05 PM
Thinking about our new challenge prompted me to share some shots I took in Spain last year.  I was surprised at the amount of Roman influence still visible.  But then again, I guess the Holy Roman Empire stretched a long way.  Driving south of Sitges, we pulled off on a little roadside rest, and stumbled across this ancient Popup LinkAquaduct that was built by the Romans. You could actually go up and Popup LinkWalk on it, so we did.  Farther south in Terregona, there are remains of a Popup LinkCosiseum also built by the Romans.  It isn't as big as the one in Rome, but it does have a nicer view!  

One of the highlights of Spain for me was Popup LinkTraveling up the Popup LinkMountains to the Popup LinkMonestir de Montserrat 9'th century.  It is on the highest point in Spain (4,055 ft.) and you can see Popup LinkThe View of Barcelona in the distance.
The Popup LinkWaterfront in Gerona gives you an idea of their urban housing.  I will end this tour with a glimpse of Popup LinkSalvadore Dali's Museum in Figures.  The Popup LinkUpside Down Boat in front of the museum's sphere was a nice whimsical touch!  Hope you enjoyed this little tour!



 
  • diamante01
    Enjoyed your visit to Spain! I especially liked Aquaduct and Walk. However, I don't think you'd catch me taking a stroll up there! Great pictures.

    - Diamante01


  • mima
    Thanks for the tour, it brought back memories from my 2/trips ('97 & '99) to Spain. I love it there & the people are the best. Where did you go, I don't recognize these locations (I was in Madrid, Seville, Toldeo, Mallorca, Oveido, Granada, Cordova & Tenerife). Great shots, makes me wish to be there again

  • Penny
    Great post! Great shots! I can see I need to travel more....

    - Smile


  • Pablo57
    Lovely blue mountains. Thanks for the mini vacation.

  • Lidljo
    Really liked the first shot and the last three shots. It was great to have a glimpse of Spain with you.

    - Flowers are happiness...


  • KayN
    Another place I'll probably never get to visit; thanks for taking me! I really liked the waterfront and museum pics!

    - Ms.N


  • lifeonfilm
    Nice shots!

  • throughtheeyesoflauramars
    I too liked the aquaduct pics and the shot of the misty rocks from the road was neat too!

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  • bullshoalsview
    Mima, we were on the northern Mediterranean coast, south of Barcelona to Terregona, then north up the coastline all the way into France. Took our son, and daughter and son-in-law... a great Griswald family road trip! Just like when they were little, "she is breathing my air.... he is touching me..." some things never change.....

    - Run Bubba Run!


  • Wildman
    Puttin it on my list...still doin the C. Chase trips myself..thanks for the mini trip..enjoyed it!

  • austinspace
    great travelogue--I'd especially love to go to those mountains--they look unreal!

    - here and there