A Trip Back in Time to Roman Barcino

Our trip through Barcelona into the Roman town of Barcino was a great cultural journey, even for the short hour and a half trip that it was. As we walked from IES towards the Cathedral, we walked through many narrow streets and I could see the juxtaposition of the old and new architecture. When we arrived at the Cathedral, it was a sight to see as always. The Cathedral de la Santa Cruz y Eulalia de Barcelona was actually the first church that I ever visited in Europe. On the first week of classes, my roommate and I wandered into the Cathedral and I was pleasantly surprised. 

I have only been to two American churches in my entire life, because that is not the religion that I am and thus far have had very few reasons to visit in America. However, in Europe, it is completely different. The Cathedrals are immaculate with gold and jewels spread through. It is a completely new and amazing feeling to explore these Cathedrals. I researched the Cathedral to learn that it was constructed throughout the 15^th, 14^th, and 15^th centuries and faced the Roman Forum of Barcelona. I could imagine all of the people gathered in the forum back in time and it was really amazing to be standing in the same, or at least in very close proximity, to where people stood in Barcino so many years ago.

view of the cathedral

close up of some of the amazing architecture

As we made our way to the Museu D'historia de la Ciutat, we saw other sights and views from the Roman Barcino era. Since pictures often speak one thousand words and can display alot more than words, bellow are some of my favorite pictures from our walk to the Museum.

 The museum was very amazing to me. My favorite part was the Roman pillars in the entrance because it was fascinating to see artifacts from so long ago. It kind of reminded me of being in Jerusalem and walking through the old city because you see such unbelievable artifacts. It almost makes you stop in your tracks and think if its even possible that something so old could be preserved so well. This is how I felt through most of the museum; I was in awe that such antique artifacts were in such great condition and I felt for a few minutes at least like I was transported back in time. I liked seeing the tic tac toe board because it served as a reminder that even as technology and ideologies same, many simple things stay the same even after hundreds of years. This visit was most definitely an eye opening experience and I enjoyed it very much so.