Park Guell.

It was a cooler, late afternoon when we arrived at Park Guell, (have a look at these photographs of Park Guell), a sweet respite from the heat we had been suffering in Barcelona previously.................. so, while Park Guell is fabulous, my positive reaction might have been swayed by the temperature, and the refreshing lack of crowds..............
..................... People were resting, lounging on the long, sinuous seating that curved round the terrace with a view over Barcelona.............
.............. I followed the curve with my camera, completely taken with the fluctuations in the mosaic covering the entire length of the seating.....................
.................... The following photographs depict details of the mosaic decorating the seating...........
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.................. It all brought new meaning to the possibilities of mosaic.............. the fluid changes and combinations of colour were beautiful, delicate and poetic................ it was all a very novel experience for me..................
................... Supporting the  viewing terrace were the columns, covered in mosaic, in various shades of off-whites, and amongst which you could stroll.
The area was intended by Gaudi to be a market place, but never actually fulfilled its function.............
........................And further on down from this was the entrance , with its gate house, its windows decorated too................
These windows look very ordinary, and straight, within Gaudi's decoration.................. wouldn't it have been great if they had been curvy, which would reflect Gaudi's signature approach to embellishment................

I rather like the reflection of the viewing terrace in the window.....................

............There's my little tour of Park Guell....................
.............Hope you enjoyed it..................

Comments

[driftwood]

I love the mosiacs made of the flowery tiles, just lovely!

[RI]

What a feast of colours and pattern ,very lovely ,I have only just caught up with your "Spanish Sabbatical"...you both look
relaxed ,love the necklace ! {:>) Ri

[kat]

I've enjoyed all your posts on Spain! I love that necklace you're wearing, and your sparkly sandals. Your outfit looks wonderful with all the colorful tiles.

[alison]

Some amazing patterns created there. A great deal of inspiration to be found.

[RI]

I am visiting the "Tiles" again
I have been back several times to look at this post ...
And each time "See" them in a different way ...
I think the images are stunning {:>) Ri

[emma]

Hello Vanessa

You are wearing red! Your holiday snaps look great. I would love to do a big mosaic covering our roof terrace - just need a spare year or two to complete it!

Saw Marilyn, Pet, Margo etc recently in Wiltshire - they are all well.

Happy planting by the way!
Love Emma x