On this day, one of the most interesting architects throughout history, Antoni Gaudí, died. All who visit ...
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1926: Antoni Gaudí: The Brilliant Architect who Designed the Future Tallest Church Building in the World
1926: Antoni Gaudí: The Brilliant Architect who Designed the Future Tallest Church Building in the World
On this day, one of the most interesting architects throughout history, Antoni Gaudí, died. All who visited Barcelona certainly know that his works stand out from the traditional architectural norms, ...
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1939: Francisco Franco Captures Barcelona with Italian Assistance
1939: Francisco Franco Captures Barcelona with Italian Assistance
Barcelona was the de facto capital of the Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War, which also made ...
Barcelona was the de facto capital of the Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War, which also made it the center of the anti-Franco forces. After Barcelona fell on this day, the remaining member ...
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1691: Queen Maria Theresa’s Mother Born to Protestant Family
1691: Queen Maria Theresa’s Mother Born to Protestant Family
On this day Elizabeth Christine, Princess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, was born to a German Protestant prin ...
On this day Elizabeth Christine, Princess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, was born to a German Protestant prince. As a young girl she became greatly renowned for her beauty. When she was only 13 years old ...