We did a walking tour of the Eixample district including a tour of “La Pedrera.” La Pedrera is an apartment building designed by the great architect of Barcelona, Antoni Gaudí. It is one the best examples of the “modernista” architecture that Barcelona is know for. We were able to go upon the roof to see the elaborate chimneys (see picture) and tour the penthouse suite. The building was finished in 1910 and is very stylistically designed with mostly rounded corners.
After a siesta in the hotel, we went back into town for dinner and then our concert at La Palau. The Palau concert hall is very old and beautiful with lots of stained glass and statures everywhere. The concert was enjoyable, the orchestra was great and their featured performer played Spanish guitar for most of the pieces. It is clear that they have a great passion for their Spanish classical music in Barcelona.
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