From Gaudí to Bofill Barcelona Architecture Tour – 14 Days
Landscape Architecture, Urbanism & Design
Why we think that Architecture students should come and join this faculty-led tour?
Catalonia is a region of North East Spain situated between the Pyrenees Mountains and the Mediterranean sea. Experience first hand the rich cultural history of Spain and the importance of European value-added art and architecture in Barcelona and surroundings.
Creativity of Catalonia is mostly in the art world, especially architecture. Architect Gaudi, of course, but many others like Domenech I Muntaner are part of the world famous Modernist architecture that was inspired by nature.
On this tour we will also have visits to old architectures, some Roman but also Medieval, Baroque. Contemporary architecture will also be part of the tour, with a unique occasion to speak with a renowned architect who will show his creations to the students and discuss his vision on space and light.
Every day will be dedicated to a different theme, with a highlight on how time and history has influenced Barcelona’s urbanism, its expansion and how it is adapting to modern times.
Highlights of this tour:
From Rome’s Barcino to Medieval and Gothic times
Urbanism: Plan Cerdà’s Ensanche of Barcelona
Modernism (Catalan’s Art Nouveau)
Gaudi the Genious
Contemporary architecture: From Bofill to Jean Nouvel
Wine & Architecture: fun tasting wine surrounded by Modernism architecture
Costs
Tour cost is estimated at $2300 (plus airfare) and includes housing, all tours, ground transportation, and most meals.
Interested?
Email or call for more information.
Linda Lambert/Enjoy Studies Abroad
bellacuisinefremont@gmail.com
Tel.:(419) 333-0027
Our Barcelona Architecture Tour Includes:
• A professional English-speaking guide, who knows about architecture, art, the history of Spain and Catalonia.
• 12-13 Nights in hotel accommodations in the area of beautiful Barcelona.
• 12-13 buffet breakfasts, lunches, dinners: including gourmet, traditional and tapas style lunches and dinners.
• All classified wines at all group meals.
• Tickets for all visits
• All local taxes and gratuities at hotel and restaurants.
• All ground transportation throughout the tour by comfortable, spacious, air-conditioned vans or cars.
• Roundtrip transfers between Barcelona Airport or rail station and the hotel on tour start and conclusion day at designated transfer times.
• This exclusive Large Groups Tour is limited to a maximum of 25 guests per tour date.
Not included:
• Air fare
• Extra drinks at the hotel (in your room or at the bar, when it is not during our included meals)