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An aerial view of the city of Barcelona, thanks to a lucky airplane seat assignment and clear skies last June. In the front the new Hotel*W (Update: that's the actual name of the hotel! more info here)- which was designed by a local architect but looks like the famous Burj-al-Ar*ab hotel in Dubai*- and the Barceloneta beach. The Holy Family Temple can be seen at about 2 o'clock, the Old Harbour is also clear to see. The famous Ramblas are not pictured but you would find them on the left.
What a fantastic capture, Mar! That is truly an AERIAL view! Don't always manage getting a great seat and having clear skies AND remembering to have your camera handy! Enjoy your week!
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What an amazing view! The houses/buildings look so close to one another!
ReplyDeleteI fondly remember La Sagrada Familia, once seen - never forgotten.
ReplyDeleteAnother 'A' in the sky! Beautiful view of the city and clever choice of A-word!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Anna
A is for Anna!
Aerial views are so interesting! This is a really clear view, too.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great shot ..
ReplyDeleteI never get good shots from a plane. Well done!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
This is a great shot...I appreciate anyone who is good with a camera...A is for Amazing...bkm
ReplyDeleteWonderful aerial view and the explaination of what we are looking at. Great post for the letter A.
ReplyDeleteWhat a view! And Barcelona is a city I wish I will go to someday. They say it´s amazing...
ReplyDeleteAnnelie E, ABC Wednesday
Talk about great timing! Great shot and I love the architecture on Hotel*W (not sure what that means).
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous shot! Wow! I have been to Barcelona many years ago but never saw it like this...fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant photo. Thanks for the chance to see it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic view of Barcelona. Yet another place to add on to my list of places to see...
ReplyDeletewow! breathtaking view.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely Aerial view of Barcelona. And such a creative use of the "A" post this week.
ReplyDeleteI was hoping to get to Barcelona in September, but now can't make it. It does look like a beautiful city. :D
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! What an incredible photo! What's the population there? The modern W Hotel looks out of place against the old buildings of the city.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning photo!
ReplyDeletewow! great photo- I had thought Barcelona more pretty and hilly- it looks like a big scary city.
ReplyDeleteThat's a tight fit city, almost like my country, with too many high rise buildings!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clear and nice shot out of a plane window, you really were lucky ! I first thought it was googled, lol ! I see that your beach front is as ugly as the Belgian coast and this hideous Burj-al-Ar*ab building is just like chalk and cheese ! It's such a pity to spoil the landscape.
ReplyDeleteThat's why I love the beach sides in England so much, they kept the old Victorian style in all cities at least at the west side.
What a great view Mar. I keeping thinking I'll try ABC Wednesday but I never get it together to jump in at the beginning. Oh well, maybe next time.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, this was a very lucky seat! Wonderful photo!
ReplyDeleteSomehow, this is not at all what I would have thought Barcelona would look like. It doesn't seem to have much green space, but I know it has amazing architecture in those crowded city streets.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is one amazing view!
ReplyDeleteAwesome shot. I love aerial views.
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture from a serendipitous circumstance. How wonderful! Thank you for sharing. ~Brenda
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible shot. Thanks for the tour. I was wondering what those particular structures were.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I am speechless. Gorgeous and impressive -- and too big!
ReplyDeletewow... what a view.. breathtaking! :)
ReplyDeleteGive an A for this excllent photo.
ReplyDeleteI'm on N and O this week (from Mexico)
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WOWIEEEE! What a marvelous photo! I'm utterly impressed! LOVE it! Now I want to stay at that hotel... One day.... *dreaming away*
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