I just got back from my trip to Spain and France! I thought I would begin by showing some of the beautiful tiles from Park Güell in Barcelona. It was a challenge getting there because it involved a walk up a steep hill that took me a while to complete. The park was delightful and quite spacious so it didn’t seem too crowded. There were also plenty of benches so it was possible to find a place to sit and enjoy the surroundings. The tiles were both original and colorful and the park was a cheerful place on a sunny afternoon.
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It’s spring!
part of the view!
more details…
always in bloom
Meg Travels 
Thanks for sharing Meg. When I went to this park a couple of months ago there were so many people sitting on the benches that I couldn’t see all of their beautiful designs.
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You’re welcome! It was crowded but people were mostly standing in groups and I was able to see the benches very clearly (they were comfortable too)… :)
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they are lovely. Did you climb to the top to see the view of the city. Such a beautiful park
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The views were amazing! I could see the city and the water beyond. The park is in a wonderful location :)
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Beautiful tile work there, I can imagine that bench would be a lovely place to sit on a sunny day.
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I did find a seat on one of the benches and it was great to relax for a while and take in the view. I thought the tiles were gorgeous!
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Welcome back. That tile work is absolutely stunning and you captured it well.
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Thanks – the tiles were so beautiful and imaginative that I wanted to get these pictures to keep as my version of postcards…
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Beautiful.
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Thank you Jennifer!
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Lovely, lovely photos, Meg! What an enchanting place to visit– makes me want to go!
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I’m really glad you liked them! I’d like to back again too :)
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Glad you enjoyed the park. We found it dirty and filled with street hustlers.
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I was fortunate that there were mostly families and teenagers in the park (it was late afternoon on a weekday). For me the biggest issue was walking up that steep hill to the park entrance!
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Welcome back! Lovely close ups of the tile designs.
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Thank you Sarah! There were marvelous tiles everywhere and I really wanted to show all the different designs I saw… :)
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Wow, I just love the tile work and the curving benches. Spain has some amazing architecture and beautiful tile work. Forgot the name of the artist but I love his work.Thank you for sharing these delightful photos.
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The architect is Gaudi and the designs are gorgeous! I’m so happy you liked them :)
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Very pretty!
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They were really lovely designs!
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Beautiful artwork! And in a park for all to enjoy. I like that. I’m sure you had an amazing time. Welcome home, and I will look forward to more that you have to share. :-)
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Thank you Debra! It was a wonderful experience being there and seeing all the beautiful tile work :)
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Beautiful shots Meg. I remember we were so overwhelmed by the crowd in Parc Guell, we couldn’t wait to get out!! Welcome back :-)
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Thanks Madhu! It was crowded but manageable when I was there so I was able to see everything just fine… :)
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Amazing pictures:)
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Thank you very much!
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Welcome home, Meg! These tiles are beautiful and unique, as was Barcelona.
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Thanks Naomi! What you said is so true – I think of the park as a wonderful memory of Barcelona…
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I never did get to this park but plan to one day. Love it, the colours and contours are amazing. Thanks for the pictures. I just got back from Spain too.
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I hope you had a fantastic trip to Spain! I’m so glad I got to visit this park and I think you’ll really like it too :)
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Love the tile work! Beautiful shots. Look forward to seeing more Spain :)
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Thanks Amy – I really enjoyed being in Spain and I have lots of pictures and stories I’ll be sharing!
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This is one of my favourite parks in Europe so thank you for the lovely photos :) Looking forward to more posts from your trip – especially Avignon…
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You’re welcome – I really liked the park too! I’m also planning some posts about Avignon… :)
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Beautiful – thanks for sharing! Happy Exploring:)
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Thanks Renee – it’s fun to see new places!
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These are lovely!
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I thought so too – the designs were amazing!
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Antoni Gaudi is the name of the architect who designed most of the structures along with many other buildings in Barcelona
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He has created some truly unique places and I was quite impressed with everything I saw!
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These tiles are so beautiful, Meg. I love Gaudi’s work. :)
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I think they are gorgeous – I like the colors and originality of his designs :)
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So pretty and fresh, what a beautiful place. Welcome back! Cannot believe that your trip is over, was only thinking about you the other day and wondering how your holiday was going.
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Thanks – I wish the time didn’t go so fast! But I had a wonderful holiday… :)
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Beautiful tilework. Lovely pictures.
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Thank you – I’m happy that you like the pictures!
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Thanks for sharing! I’m going to Barcelona this fall, and am looking forward to seeing Parc Guell.
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You’re welcome! It’s so exciting that you’re going to Barcelona – I hope you have a great time :)
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Ah-ha! I thought so. And now I’m very jealous. I so want to go to Barcelona. Your tile shots are gorgeous. There seem to be lots of variations in people’s response to the park so I think maybe you were lucky. Always a good thing. :)
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I had a pleasant experience at the park and I’m very happy about that! You’ll definitely have to go to Barcelona sometime too… :)
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I love this park and arrived just after sun rise when we went so it was pretty much empty and allowed for perfect people free pics. I was there many years ago and dreaming of getting back. Thanks for sharing.
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That must have been a marvelous experience to see the park without the crowds! You’re welcome and I hope you get to go there again :)
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The trick is always to go early… we just happened to be there early while we were waiting for the museums to open. It was a great park!
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I will definitely remember that the next time I’m there!
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I think it is like that anywhere… people are on holidays and sleep in… tour groups come later too, so the early bird catches the worm, or the photo ;)
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Beautiful photos Meg. Lisa :)
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Thank you so much Lisa!
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I know that you had a fabulous time…I’m going to enjoy everything that you share about your trip. :)
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I had a really wonderful time and I’ll be sharing pictures and stories – thanks Karen!
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I spent a late afternoon and evening roaming and relaxing in this part many years ago. It is just the most amazing place to see. Thanks for reminding me how special it was.
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You’re welcome! That was the time of day I was there and it was great. I’d like to go there again… :)
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You know something, I bet we were at Park Guell on the same day! It was our second visit to Barcelona, but our first to the park. We lost each other in the park! What a coincidence. My brother by coincidence was shadowing us through Italy as well. It is a small world~
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That is so amazing that we might have been there the same day! The weather was warm and I was really challenged walking up the hill – but it was worth it :)
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Wow! Gorgeous tiles!! I’ve never been to Barcelona, but it’s on my bucket list!
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It’s a wonderful place and I hope you’ll have the opportunity to visit there!
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wou!!! Meg!!! you have done really a lot. From Avignone and Provence to Barcellona, is a long way!! Did you take any suggestion from my post? I hope yes. Beautiful Park guell, Sagrada and all the area around Barcellona’s Cathedral.
Ciao Bea
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Hi Bea! I appreciated the suggestions from your post very much. I really liked the park and the cathedral too… :)
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Really happy for this, thank you :-)
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You’re welcome!
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Wow, what lovely and intricate tiles!
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They were so pretty and they sparkled in the sunlight!
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Again, one of my favourite places! I loved photographing the tiles, but as I found myself there in the middle of the day with the sun blazing down the lighting was quite harsh. I’d love to go back there some day in the early morning or late evening when the lihgt is softer.
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That sounds like a good reason to go back! I’m looking forward to seeing the park again too :)
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Lovely photos. I have been there for a while.
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Thanks – it is an amazing place!
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Wow, if I ever go back to Barcelona I want to go to this park. Thanks for showing us these photos.
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You’re welcome – it is well worth a visit if you go there again!
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