WHAT MAKES A GREAT CITY AND A CITY GREAT?

Ahhhh... We have fallen in love with Barcelona. What makes a great city -- one that can capture your heart after just one day?  There are many features of Barcelona that draw in millions of visitors each year and make it one of the most beloved cities in the world. What has especially struck me these past two days is Barcelona's beautiful urban fabric --  but beauty that does not take itself too seriously. Beauty that is whimsical, fun, enchanting.   Every few minutes in our exploration of the city we have found our eyes drawn to an intriguing building facade, public structure (like a lamp post!) or public artwork. A reminder of the importance of supporting art in public places.