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Next we will travel to La Sagrada Familia
Monumental church dedicated to the Holy Family, Gaudi's most famous work, the finest example of his visionary
genius, the worldwide symbol of Barcelona and the Cathedral of the third Millennium. The architect undertook
the task in 1883. He dedicated his life to carrying out this ambitious project which he left unfinished in 1926 when he died.
The Cathedral is a synthesis of his architectural knowledge with the complex system of symbolism and a visual explication
of the mysteries of faith. There would be extraordinary façades representing the birth, death and resurrection of Christ with
eighteen towers symbolizing the twelve Apostles, the four Evangelists, the Virgin Mary and the Christ The work was interrupted
in 1936 when the crypt and Gaudi's studio were burnt. The project was resumed in 1952 using existing drawings and models.
Next we will head to Las Ramblas street. Here you will have some leisure time to experience some street
characters and the market before walking down to catch the coach back to the ship.
Cost will not be finalized until 2009, but the 2008 cost was $80. Including Admission costs . This tour will be by minibus or coach.
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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than
by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore.
Dream. Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness. (Mark Twain)
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