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Wonderfull place to spend the day and go around with a "bocadillo" (sandwich) to eat. It?s a very big park, designed by Gaud?. It?s where you can see the famous dragon made with mosaics. But there?s much more to see there.
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taking photographs in museums
We're headed to Barcelona soon, camera in hand, of course. Do museums and/or cathedrals and/or open "homes" such as Casa Batllo allow photography inside their buildings. I'm certain that it all depends on where, but in general?...
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Lynne
Re: taking photographs in museums
We took pix all over/inside Sagrada FAmilia. we took pix on the roofs of casa batallo & la pederera and I also took a few inside as well--I don't remember there being a prohibition on inside pix.
Re: taking photographs in museums
They did not allow video / photos in the Basilica when we were there. I had a large video camera with me and I was not allowed in unless I had a lens cap on the camera.
Re: taking photographs in museums
I took pictures without a flash, I do not remember any signs not to, bt in Museums it is best not to use flash.
Re: taking photographs in museums
You will encounter most problems with photographing restrictions in art galleries, only rarely in museums and churches. Normal photographing is allowed in all places you mentioned in your post.
Once in a church I was not allowed to use a tripod because they were afraid of scratches on the floor... Video cameras are sometimes forbidden because people think they make more noise and are more of a nuisance; you can still film with a normal digital camera... Often flash is not allowed because it really is disturbing, especially during church service and similar events. Sometimes it is just forbidden because they want to sell their own photos and videos. But, as said, not in those places in Barcelona.
In the meantime I find it much more disturbing when people yell into mobile phones in churches...
Re: taking photographs in museums
Most of Gaudi houses do allow taking pictures inside, but photography in museums is generally not allowed. Also some places, like Palau de la Musica don't allow photography in their guided visit.
Re: taking photographs in museums
Be discreet using flash during church ceremonies, church is there for both casual visitors and for people who want to concentrate on whatever issue they want to dialogue with their god (like any other holy place in any culture, religion) so respect should be maintained. Flashes tend to bother people, or better said, distract them from what ever they are meditating in their moment with their god. I have used flash while taking pictures, of course, in many cathedrals and churches in Spain outside these ceremonial hours. There shouldn´t be any problem at all with that. Enjoy Spains cathedrals and churches, there few authentic jewels and masterpieces of architecture and art of their time among them. In some museums photographing is not allowed, flashes supposedly (and they probably do)harm the painting. If photographing, use long exposure times without a flash and use a tripod, this is a way to get colors in all of their glory without a flash and the tripod is there to maintain the camera still, out of trembling hands.Film sensibility is another question, solved by having a digital camera (you still can fix or regulate this in old fashion way, having or not a digital camera, I believe.)
Travel Tips for Barcelona
ANTONIO GAUDÍ
Gaudí was born in Reus Spain, in 1852. He was the son of a coppersmith and studied at the Escola Superior d'Arquitectura in Barcelona. Here he designed his first major commission for the Casa Vincens, where he used a Gothic Revival style that set a standard for his future work.
Throughout his career he developed a sensuous, curving, almost surreal design style which established him as the innovative leader of the Spanish Art Nouveau movement. His characteristic style was admired from other avant-garde artists. He has been categorized within Art Nouveau, but he really created his own unique style.
He tragically died in 1926 after being hit by a tramway.
WHAT HAPPEN WITH THE CHIMNEY?
First day in Barcelona and I wonder out to the streets to get a feeling of the city. I was expecting the local markets, the old people in the street, and probably to meet a lovely dog- Paco- in the square.
But Santa hanging from the balcony, nop, not expecting that one. I always taught Santa came through the chimney.
Look for Botero works
For me personally, this is really fun. I first discovered Botero in an exhibition in Singapore - so that started a little game for me ~ to see where I will bump into his sculptures when I am travelling.
In Barcelona, I have encountered 2 - The Horse, standing proudly in the El Prat airport and The Cat, in Ramblas del Raval.
BARRIO GOTICO at night...
Visit the BARRIO GOTICO (Gothic Quarter) at night, It's amazing...antique and dark...buildings are huge and grey... it's so mysterious... There is a square: PLAZA DEL REY, placed @ the old JEWISH neighbourhood; it is said that THE CATHOLIC KINGS welcomed COLUMBUS there when he came back from AMERICA.
I took a picture, but it was so dark nothing can be seen!
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