The Study Abroad Files

As you wander the cobblestone alleyways of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, you may be lucky enough to stumble upon a gorgeous open space of...

Mistie Webb Due to there being a long history of Christianity in Spain, you can expect to see cathedrals in every city, demonstrating how...

By Juliana Olmeda; Nature plays a large role in Barcelona's architecture. From color, design, and inspiration, it's marked all over the city

The influence of Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona and all of Spain is no secret to anyone. From Park Guell to La Sagrada Familia, Gaudi has...

By Isabella Falero Hidden within the narrow alleyways of the Gothic Quarter lies buildings that are standing proof of the city's history....

Raquel Lacusky At the heart of the famous street of Passeig de Gràcia, lies one of Antoni Gaudi's most renowned works: Casa Mila. Casa...

When anyone hears the word Barcelona the first thing that comes to mind is football, or soccer as it’s called it in the states. FC...

By Zexi Zhang La Sagrada Familia at night and during the day When people think of Barcelona one of the first things that would come to...

by Juliana Ferrie Perched high above Lyon, France, the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere is hard to miss, guarding the city from its...

Yunxiao Chen A “Fragmented” Memory When I saw the wondrously colored windows glistening inside the Sagrada Familia Cathedral, I recalled...

Architecture in Barcelona is among the most iconic in all of Europe. The historical significance comes from centuries ago by some of the...

For over 100 years, the Metro de Barcelona has transported billions of tourists and residents around the city. The city’s underground...

Visiting Spain, expect to see the most beautiful churches of your life. Nothing compares to the grandeur and elegance of some of the...

Mystical, provocative and thoroughly captivating, the Dalí Museum in Figueres, Spain will leave you with the feeling of wonder and...

In the heart of the Old Quarter of Barcelona stands a magnificent example of gothic architecture dating back to 1298. Officially this...

Some say pictures make their subjects last longer. But can photos truly capture the already-eternal beauty of La Sagrada Família?

By Charlene Medders Park Güell captures a beautiful view of Barcelona, as it’s just over 3 miles from the center of the city. Mosaics...

By: Cassandra DesVergers A Trip Down the Rabbit Hole A dizzying, steep slope lined with escalators and handrails transports the audacious...

Rounded stained glass illuminates hues reminiscent of an underwater world above the pedestrians on Passeig de Gracia. Bony columns and...

By Siena Duncan High in the hills of Barcelona and four or five bus stops from the center of town lies a neighborhood full of unrealized...