Looking Down At Barcelona's Most Stunning Floors

Generator Hostel Barcelona
Generator Hostel Barcelona | © Sebastian Erras
Tara Jessop

Sometimes the most precious gems are right beneath your feet! Discover how German interior photographer Sebastian Erras has captured one of Barcelona‘s most stunning and yet probably most underrated features: its rich mosaic of tiled floors – and remember to look down next time you’re in town:

Casa Amatller

TCT: Your series of images of Barcelona floors is a striking tribute to some of the city’s more unassuming artwork. What was your inspiration for it?
I am running a similar project on Instagram called ‘Parisian floors.’ I started it in May 2015 and since then I have been exploring and documenting Paris’ rich variety of mosaic and tile floors. The feedback and success have been overwhelming.

Casa Amatller

TCT: Do you have an all-time favorite floor?

One of my favorite floors is the golden crown mosaic with flower ornaments in front of the Hotel Regina in Paris.

Circulo Liceu

TCT: What’s your best travel tip for cultural exploration?

I always avoid the big tourist hotspots and instead tend to go grab a coffee in a younger, hip area. It’s also always a good idea to ask locals what they would do and which neighborhoods they would recommend exploring. I find that most of the time they are more than happy to tell you something cool and fun about their neighborhood and share their best tips with those ready to ask!

Hotel Praktik
Lleo Morera
Palau Casades
Lleo Morera
Maritime Restaurante
Palau Casades
Passeig de Gracia – El Nacional
Restaurante Catedra

Follow Sebastian on Instagram @parisianfloors!
By Tara Jessop

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