Chimney Caps, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
These odd looking faces are decorative chimney caps designed by famed Modernist architect Antoni Gaudí. Found atop Casa Milà (also known as La Pedrera), these fellows functionally do nothing more than disperse smoke. However, as Barcelona and Gaudí are inextricably linked, these little fellows are now famous as a testimony to Gaudí's unique visions for Barcelona and architecture.
Very cool! Leave it to the Europeans to make something so beautiful out of what is typically boring and plain. You've seen so much in life -- amazing! :)
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