Tag: Barcelona

Fire at Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia Sparks Evacuation of Tourists

19 April 2011 Fire at Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia Sparks Evacuation of Tourists Barcelona’s iconic cathedral, Sagrada Familia, designed by world renowned architect Antoni Gaudi has been the scene of an arson attack earlier today, causing local authorities to hurriedly evacuate all tourists ... read more

On Sunday, the Pope Celebrates the First Mass of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

6 November 2010 A major Barcelona tourist attraction, Sagrada Familia has been in the works for the past 128 years. Although technically a church, it will only host its first Catholic worship ceremony ... read more

10 Historical Sites to Visit in Barcelona

25 October 2010 Sagrada Familia Church Barcelona Barcelona is the capital city of Catalonia. It has one foot in the blue Mediterranean Sea and its other foot amidst the mountain range if Collserola. It is typically a ... read more