The Pompidou Centre opened to much controversy in 1977: an article in Le Figaro declared “Paris has its own monster, just like the one in Loch Ness.”
For me it’s classic Paris and over the years it has won many people over. Even if you don’t like the architecture you cannot deny the richness of the exhibits. In fact, it now has a branch in Metz, and is opening a pop-up, The Cube, in Málaga in Spring 2015. Málaga is one of my favourite Spanish cities so I’m planning a visit for later in the year.
Linked to Geometric Friday and Blue Monday.
Travel with Intent 
You can not beat old world charm and the feeling of beauty in those buildings! But modern can mix well too. It is a great share and I am happy I stopped by. I missed linking to Blue Monday but put some blues up today. Come visit soon. Happy week!
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Coming over now
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It’s an interesting structure, that’s for sure. Who knows, some people may have thought the Eiffel Tower stuck out like a sore thumb when it was first built. Both structures have an industrial look in common.
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That’s an interesting comparison that you draw. Indeed they may 🙂
On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 5:44 PM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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It is on my bucket list if I ever get to Paris.
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Hi Debbie,
I must confess, it’s not my idea of beauty.
Have a Happy Blue Monday!
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I guess I like it for its bravery and boldness as much as anything. But I wouldn’t describe it as beautiful
On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 2:34 PM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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Cool find even if is does stand out♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/focus-pocus/
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Lovely geometric photo of a Paris landmark. I’ve never been there, but I always liked the architecture. They say “form follows function” and it certainly looked functional, but I especially liked that it had such bright colors.
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It seems functional. It’s kind of inside out, with pipes and cables on the outside.
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Periscopes? And they are watching everything we do!!!
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It’s probably air con. But the Big Brother view is more exciting 🙂
On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 11:32 AM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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wow, I’m a Málaga fan too! It’s interesting how that city will change with time…
I liked that monster but when I visited there there were far too many people in and out 🙂 but great place to experience!
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The Malaga one looks beautiful. I just hope it doesn’t get put on hold for budgetary reasons. There is no firm date yet for opening, as far as I can see. Malaga gets overlooked by so many visitors to the area because they are heading to the beach. That’s perfect as far as I’m concerned – fewer crowds in the art galleries and the brilliant bars and restaurants. 🙂
On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 9:30 AM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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It does stick out like a sore thumb amidst the old, beautiful buildings in Paris. But it does serve a good purpose and has its own charm 🙂
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