This video gives a good idea of the organic Art Nouveau (known in Spain as Modernist) style of architecture of Antoni Gaudi found in the Spanish city of Barcelona. Whilst it does not have the best quality images of Gaudi’s work, it is the best film I could find combining Gaudi with the wonderful theme song for the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympic Games. The song Barcelona was written by the late Freddie Mercury and sung in duet with Montserrat Caballé, although sadly Mercury did not live to sing it at the Olympic opening ceremony. The memory of this song and that of the amazing views of the coastline seen behind the divers at the Olympic pool, along with a fascination with Gaudi’s work has made Barcelona a place I have wanted to visit for a long time so I am really looking forward to our visit. The architecture of Antoni Gaudi, including Casa Batlló and Casa Milà, Parc Güell and the Sagrada Família church are all on our itinerary as well as visits to Montjuïc, which overlooks the city plus plenty of opportunities to try out the local food.
