Ornate Buildings of Prague

Fred and ginger

These buildings were built to evoke the image of two people dancing, hence their nick name, The Fred and Ginger building.

The Dancing House was originally nicknamed “Fred and Ginger.”  The glass tower leaning inward like a woman in motion and the stone tower standing tall as her partner.  This is one of Prague’s most iconic modern landmarks, standing gracefully on the banks of the Vltava River.  This unique building houses offices, a gallery and a rooftop restaurant, none of which I visited.  I was happy to see it at blue hour from the street.  It was all part of the unique and ornate buildings of Prague. Continue reading

Alhambra Fortress and Granada, Spain

Alhambra Sunset

Alhambra Sunset

The Alhambra is a Moorish palace and fortress complex located at the top of a hill in the city of Granada, Andalusia Spain.  It was built in the 8th century by the Moors, or if you are a fan of the Seinfeld Show the Moops.
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Barcelona Music Hall

Barcelona Music Hall Panorama

Barcelona Music Hall Panorama the Palau de la Música Catalana

This magnificent music hall is known to Barcelonians as Palau de la Música Catalana.  I walked here late one afternoon in search of tour tickets, only to find the ticket office had closed hours earlier.  The walk here took me down some of the many narrow streets which are common in the older sections of the city.
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Gaudi Town, Casa Milà & Casa Batlló

La Pedrera Little Buddy in Casa Milà

La Pedrera Warrior and Little Buddy in Casa Milà

It is difficult to comprehend living in Casa Milà, the famous Antoni Gaudí designed apartment building as several families do to this today.  There may not be a straight line nor 90 degree angle in the entire seven story complex.  Gaudi is where we get the term gaudy, but I do not think that term fits this great innovative architect.
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