Barcelona, Day 7

Day 7 was the day I highly anticipated because it was the day we shifted from Rome to Barcelona to visit my paternal relatives. We departed at 9:45 A.M. via Iberia Airlines and arrived after 2 hours. Manang Elaine, our oldest cousin, and her youngest child Tati fetched us at the airport. Then we took a taxi to their home at Sant Erasme where we were met by manang Elaine's husband Manong Jay. We took a few minutes rest after taking a hearty and delicious Spanish meal prepared by Mamay Cely (my father's eldest sibling) then took off for a long walk tour. These were the spots we visited in Barcelona:

1. Sagrada Familia

The structure is sui generis. Nothing comes close to it in terms of design  It is till incomplete, though, 
up to this date due to Antoni Gaudi's (designer) untimely death when less than a quarter of the 
structure was finished. They say the anticipated completion date is 2026 - 
the centennial of Gaudi's death. 

2. Arc de Triomf

Barcelona's version of Arc of Triumph.
I wonder if every European country has an Arc like this.

3. Ciutadela Park

Ciutadela Park is perfect for relaxing and unwinding.
They say just be wary of thieves.

4. Castell dels Tres Dragons

This houses Barcelona's Zoological Museum.
We didn't have the chance to enter and see their exhibits though.

5. Cathedral de Barcelona

The cathedral was closed the first time we visited
so we just took pictures here and rested our shaking kneels and aching feet.

6. Carrer del Bisbe Irurita

Posing below the neogothic-style bridge - Carrer del Bisbe Irurita

7. Ayuntamiento de Barcelona

Barcelona's City Hall.
This is where FC Barcelona soccer team gather for their victory parade
after every championship they covet according to Mamay Cely.

8. Placa Reial

Where Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo shot
one of their movies according to Manang Elaine.
I've seen the movie recently and I saw the couple walked along this plaza.
I just didn't catch the title of the movie.

9. Las Rambla

Barcelona's famous street rich with pick-pocketers. lol

10. Statute of Christopher Columbus

Statute of the discoverer of USA

11. Maremagnum

This leads to their most popular mall the Maremagnum. Sweet moment together.