Nestled in the hills between the busy city of Lisbon and the Atlantic Ocean sits the town of Sintra: a picturesque city filled with castles, palaces and extravagant villas. It's the most read more
If you're planning a trip to Barcelona, chances are you've got a least a few of Gaudí's most famous architectural works are on your must-see list. Because let's face it: Antoni Gaudí = read more
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Halfway between Florence and Rome, perched on the top of a hill, is the ancient city of Orvieto. Perhaps you've heard of it. Its location off the A1 Autostrada makes it an ideal stopping read more
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![Did you know the La Sagrada Familia has been under construction since 1882!? 🤯⠀
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It's not that the architects are particularly lazy. Construction has started and stopped over the years for a number of reasons: low funding, war, a fire, ...⠀
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But things are finally moving at a much quicker pace, with plans to complete the architectural masterpiece by 2026; just in time to commemorate the 100 year anniversary Antoni Gaudi's death.⠀
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Gaudi was the architect and visionary behind La Sagrada Familia, and it's taken decades to piece back together the few sketches and models he left behind. Once complete, the cathedral will feature an astonishing 10 spires, each representing an important biblical figure.⠀
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In case you missed it, be sure to check out our guide to Gaudi's Barcelona for Kids on the blog! ⠀
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[Link in Bio👉🏻@our.next.adventure]⠀](http://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/a8b5198c86acc3c1f1edabe5b37787c5/5DFDFA88/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/c0.180.1440.1440a/s640x640/69563991_108929277003943_7512112672595298484_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=107 "Did you know the La Sagrada Familia has been under construction since 1882!? 🤯⠀
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It's not that the architects are particularly lazy. Construction has started and stopped over the years for a number of reasons: low funding, war, a fire, ...⠀
.⠀
But things are finally moving at a much quicker pace, with plans to complete the architectural masterpiece by 2026; just in time to commemorate the 100 year anniversary Antoni Gaudi's death.⠀
.⠀
Gaudi was the architect and visionary behind La Sagrada Familia, and it's taken decades to piece back together the few sketches and models he left behind. Once complete, the cathedral will feature an astonishing 10 spires, each representing an important biblical figure.⠀
.⠀
In case you missed it, be sure to check out our guide to Gaudi's Barcelona for Kids on the blog! ⠀
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