23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Barcelona's Whispering Streets

Barcelona's Gothic Quarter enchants: narrow, winding alleys and storied facades whisper centuries of history as ambient light filters through, casting a mystical glow. An intimate, timeless scene inviting wanderers to find hidden details and life.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Barcelona, Spain
Camera: X-T30
Copyright: © Tiago Cadorin