One of Spain’s and certainly Barcelona’s best known landmarks is the neo-neo-gothic spires of the totemic La Sagrada Familia. Rising over the Bohemian city, the stalagmite inspired modernista masterpiece has become a symbol and an icon despite being several decades from completion. It’s restrooms, as they now exist, fall somewhat short of the undulating curves and glorious adornments seen throughout the church. Chalk it up to Gaudi’s workroom being set aflame by anarchists in the 1930’s and having all of his precious restroom plans destroyed or chalk it up to the fact that this is a 150-year work in progress. The entire site is under construction and it’s likely in a few years this restroom may be upgraded to a complete architectural makeover.

Despite large crowds, this restroom located near the entrance to the Gaudi museum (in the basement, near where Gaudi’s body lies), was quiet and modestly clean. The porcelain was sleek and modern but the narrow door, exposed pipework and dated tile made me believe better things are yet to come.