here could be no better tribute to one of Catalonia

The arched roof trash can mould Manufacturers has been likened to the back of a dragon and some theorise that the turret and cross, which extend from the roof of the building, are said to represent the sword of St George, plunged into the back of the dragon. There could be no better tribute to one of Catalonia's favourite sons.

Park Guell Gaudi's surreal garden complex is located in the Gracia district of the city as well. A massive project to undertake, Gaudi intended it to be a monument to 20th century architecture with sixteen towers representing the twelve apostles, the four evangelists, the virgin Mary and Christ; the latter was due to tower 170 metres above the city.

Casa Batllo is located close to La Pedrera on the Passeig de Gracia. Undulating, organic shapes abound, decorated with the colourful "trencadis" technique – what amazes here is that his designs seem to mould into the natural topography of the landscape. Tragedy struck in 1926 when Gaudi was run down by a streetcar and killed, halting his work on the project