The class field trip to the El Rival district was my ultimate favorite trip. It consisted of discovering many new areas that were previously untouched by me before, and very compelling information to go along with that. Not to mention, it was also Xavis birthday, so how could Thursday not have been the best day!
Above is a picture of Johnny being the beautiful angel he is in class, Ben eating his digestive biscuits. Johnny is exemplifying the history of this plaza, as behind him used to be a convent that is called convent dels Angels. This used to be a convent for nuns, and now is turned into part of the museum- Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art.
I loved how you can see somewhat of a skyline off of this modernized designed building-- which is part of University of Barcelona.
Here is a a better view of the Convent del angels plaza, which reiterates a really important fact I learned about city planning in Barcelona. Making free public space was a really big project for Barcelona during the Exhibition. This was an important mission to create safe, happier spots in Barcelona to eliminate future crime. I also thought it made a lot of sense that crime does mainly occur in commercial areas, and Barcelona tended to plan out more residential spots so there wouldn't be deserted spots at night in the city that could be taken advantage of.
FC Barcelona was created in this office just off of Ramblas in 1899!!! The 19th century...
This plaza used to be a huge drug center, but has been changed into a family friendly area with good food, little stores, and a playground.
This is where babies used to be abandoned to the chapel...how terrifying, doesn't seem to comfortable for the baby in there that is for certain.
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