La Florida by Ac-Dc

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Aug 28, 2010

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A Small Barcelona Boutique Hotel, Grand in Design, Rich In History.................. Keeping legendary watch above Barcelona since 1925, Gran Hotel La Florida was the dream of one man, Dr. Andreu, whose mission was to build the finest hotel in the Catalonian capital. In 1939, the Spanish Civil War took its toll on this historic Barcelona boutique hotel when it was used as a military hospital. The hotel experienced a rebirth during the 1950s when it became a favourite retreat for the Catalan bourgeoisie. In later years, Ernest Hemingway, James Stewart, George Sanders, Rock Hudson, Princess Fabiola and the Prince of Belgium were all guests of the prestigious hotel. After falling into disrepair, this small Barcelona boutique hotel was rescued from abandonment in 2001 during a meticulous four-year redesign, which restored the retreat to its original grandeur. One of the most unique aspects of the renovation is its seamless synthesis of traditional architecture with new design features – an intriguing concept establishing Gran Hotel La Florida as one of the most prestigious addresses in all of Spain.

Comments (15)

sawade

3:54AM | Sat, 28 August 2010

Hi, I like this photo. Wonderful in his sepia-color. Good shot all the best, Bernd

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brylaz

3:57AM | Sat, 28 August 2010

Wonderful image! Excellent!

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pauldeleu

5:52AM | Sat, 28 August 2010

B&W. Well spotted.

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lyron

6:51AM | Sat, 28 August 2010

Espectacular foto. Fantástica!!!

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Mondwin

7:10AM | Sat, 28 August 2010

Really fabulous shot!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma

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Digitaleagle

8:06AM | Sat, 28 August 2010

Excellent capture love the feel and mood of this work!

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LovelyPoetess

9:08AM | Sat, 28 August 2010

Well you certainly have done this beautiful hotel justice with your photograph of it. Very well done! : )

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mariogiannecchini

11:19AM | Sat, 28 August 2010

A majestic look to this hotel and a great light for the photo! A beautiful pairing!

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psyoshida

12:37PM | Sat, 28 August 2010

Oh my gosh! This is just outstanding!! What a beautiful composition you have captured. Stunning!! Thank you for the history as well, it all adds to this great scene.

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