Architectural Genious Of Antoni Gaudí


	Architectural Genious Of Antoni Gaudí
tanjazaric
8-20-2008 8:47 AM
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antoni gaudi, architecture, barcelona, spain
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8-20-2008 10:27 AM
Lawl78
Words really can't describe seeing the Sagrada Família in person, simply spell binding building. It bamboozles me the dedication that has gone into the building. Imagine being a stone mason on that project, dedicating some 40+ years of your working life but yet never getting to see the finished article!
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