Berniece was saying that when she saw SF it had no roof. I was the same. When Logan and I went to Barcelona about 10 years ago the place was just a shell, no roof at all. The floor was dirt and had cement mixers and things in it. I guess after 10 years you get things done, if you have the money, because now it is a regular cathedral. Only about 10-20% of the stained glass is in but lots of progress.
When I saw it I thought it was a shame that it hadn’t been completed because it is a good example of a classical design done in a modern way.
In 1994 we were told construction had been in progress for 100 years and only built with public donations (No government involvement!). Quite an unusual edifice.
We paid about14 euros each to go inside, about 19 dollars. That was with our over-60 discount. Well worth it. I think those entrance fees are largely going toward finishing the construction.
Hi, guys: I’m enjoying your traveloue so much. You lucked out going during holy week (did you plan it that way)?– parades, services in the glorious cathedrals…wow! Charlie, you could be a travel writer — you write so entertainingly. Keep the pictures coming (especially of the food!). Love, Shan
Hi Shan, good to hear from you. We actually tried to avoid being here Holy Week because places are more crowded and more expensive. But, this time fit best with our schedule and also for getting the best air flight prices. We chose to be in the northeast area of spain during the last part of Holy Week because the southern part is so crowded then. But, turns out I’m really glad we got to be in Toledo the first part of Holy Week. It wasn’t too crowded and so much fun to see the processions and to be a part of that. Glad you like the food pics. We weren’t sure if they were boring to others. But, we like taking pics of the food we encounter and we’ll post more food pictures and think of you. Love, Wynette