That’s La Mussara Once a thriving village nestled high in the mountains, La Mussara now stands as little more than a haunting memory—its crumbling ruins whispering of a time long gone. Deserted between the 1950s and 1960s, the town’s official demise has been attributed to phylloxera, a relentless insect plague that ravaged the vineyards, leaving the locals without their lifeblood. But there’s another story, far more chilling. Some say La Mussara was cursed—its fate sealed long before the vines withered. Whispers of doom spread like wildfire, gripping the villagers with fear. Perhaps it wasn’t the insects that drove them away... but the sinister knowledge that their home was doomed from the very start. Vilaplana, Spain #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm

Proof of Bridge Everyone knows the Eiffel Tower in Paris, but did you know that Gustave Eiffel also left his mark in Porto, Portugal? The Ponte de Dona Maria Pia, completed in 1877, was designed by Eiffel to span the Douro River, connecting Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia. This iron railway bridge was an engineering marvel at the time, showcasing Eiffel’s innovative use of iron structures long before his famous Parisian tower. Though no longer in operation, its elegant arches and intricate ironwork continue to stand as a tribute to 19th-century engineering. For those visiting Porto, the bridge is a hidden gem, symbolizing both the city’s industrial past and Eiffel’s lasting legacy beyond France. Don’t miss the chance to glimpse this lesser-known masterpiece! #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm

Going to the BITCOIN conference in Amsterdam in few weeks? Fun fact: Amsterdam has more canals than Venice and more bridges than Paris. With over 165 canals, it’s possible to travel 100 kilometers on the water in the city limits, There are also 1281 bridges in Amsterdam. #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm

Proof of Bridge One of the best preserved Romanesque style bridges in the world is located in the medieval town of Besalu in Catalunya. It was built in the 12th century and has seven arches and two towers. It’s magnificently photogenic, and is good to photograph both from the bridge itself, and also down by the river. #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm

Did you know that the the oldest textual reference to a weather vane comes from China, dating from around 139 BC, which mentions a thread or streamer that another commentator interprets as "wind-observing fan"? #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm

Girona Cathedral Did you know that HBO filmed outdoor scenes for season 6 of its series Game of Thrones at Girona's cathedral and its steps? The cathedral stands in for the Great Sept house of worship, with special effects altering parts of the building and the steps, in two episodes of season 6, "Blood of My Blood" and "The Winds of Winter". #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm

Proof of Inception #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm

Waiting for 70K.... #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm

Tarragona Alley #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm

Inside the Atrium of "La Pedrera"(Casa Milà) in Barcelona The building was commissioned in 1906 by Pere Milà and his wife Roser Segimon. The building did not respect any rules of conventional style, for which Gaudí received much criticism. To begin with, the name "La Pedrera" is in fact a nickname assigned by the citizens who disapproved of its unusualness. The unique structure of the building and the relationship between the building's architect and Pere Milà became the object of ridicule for the people of Barcelona and many humorous publications of the time. Casa Milà is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Works of Antoni Gaudí". #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm

Proof of Pain Montjuïc Park, Barcelona #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm

The Stairs with the Fountains, National museum of art Barcelona

The Temple Expiatory Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica located on the summit of Mount Tibidabo in Barcelona, Catalonia. The building is the work of the Catalan architect Enric Sagnier and was completed by his son Josep Maria Sagnier i Vidal. The construction of the church, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, lasted from 1902 to 1961. The finest viewing point in Barcelona. #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm

Proof of Kiss The Kiss of Death, is a marble sculpture located in the Poblenou Cemetery in Barcelona. The sculpture is believed to have been crafted by Jaume Barba in 1930, as his signature is present on the side of the sculpture. It is often said to have inspired Bergman’s The Seventh Seal. #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm

Proof of Rug pull #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm

Proof of Candle Castells are human towers built by members of amateur groups, usually as part of annual festivities in Catalonian towns and cities. The traditional setting is the square in front of the town hall balcony. The human towers are formed by castellers standing on the shoulders of one another in a succession of stages (between six and ten). Each level of the tronc, the name given to the second level upwards, generally comprises two to five heavier built men supporting younger, lighter-weight boys or girls. The pom de dalt – the three uppermost levels of the tower – comprises young children. Anyone is welcome to form the pinya, the throng that supports the base of the tower. #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm

Proof of surge/decrease Aeri de Montserrat is a cable car system in Catalonia, Spain, established in 1930 by the Spanish engineer Emilio Serrallach. It provides a breathtaking ascent to the Montserrat Monastery, located 1,350 meters above sea level, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The cable car has a steep incline of 45 degrees and covers a distance of approximately 1,350 meters in just five minutes. This historic transportation method remains a popular and efficient way for visitors to access the cultural and religious site. The Montserrat cable car is a magnificent Bleichert installation, a rare interwar device still in operation with its original equipment. #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm

Proof of Signal This white tower was built for Telefónica to transmit television coverage of the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona. It was designed by Santiago Calatrava, with construction taking place from 1989 to 1992. Because of the tower's orientation, it works also as a giant sundial, which uses the Europa Square to indicate the hour. #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm

Proof of Shape The old Design Museum, Barcelona #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm #coffeechain

Proof of Truth #art #plebs #photography #photostr #plebchain #artstr #picoftheday #gm #coffeechain