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Antoni GaudÃ's La Pedrera is probably the most famous work of Catalan Modernist architecture. Start your tour at the top, in the Espai GaudÃ, where you'll find models and video films that show and explain all his buildings. Fro... more
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The cable-car is the most interesting way to reach Castell de Montjuïc (Montjuïc castle) and the rest of the sights on Montjuïc hill. It starts from Avinguda Miramar where it connects with the funicular railway from Parallel me... more
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The Gothic church and its adjoining convent were founded in 1327 by Queen Elisenda of Montcada to house the nuns of the Order of Saint Clare. It has a courtyard with a delightful garden and a Renaissance-style fountain. Everyth... more
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Built between 1898 and 1900 by the modernist architect Puig i Cadafalch, this structure together with Casa Lleó Morera and Casa Batlló, is a part of the Illa de la Discòrdia (Block of Discord). These three modernist buildings,... more
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Boadas Cocktail Bar, located in the middle of Las Ramblas, was opened by Cuban-born Miguel Boadas in the 1940s and is now run by his daughter, MarÃa Dolores. Despite its touristy location, this tiny bar with no tables has manag... more
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When it opened in 1990, this became the third Barcelona museum devoted to the work of a single, prolific artist (the others are museums for Miró and Picasso). In 1984 the Catalan artist Antoni Tà pies set up a foundation... more
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This 18th-century castle stands on top of Montjuic hill. The original structure was built in 1640 during the War of the Segadors to resist Felipe IV's forces, but it was expanded and improved between 1751 and 1779 to form the p... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Imelda and Kris said
… the walls of the Castell de Montjuic where an archery club was having a practice session… continue reading »
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Barcelona's oldest residential district is a maze of narrow streets that house some fantastic examples of Gothic architecture. Lots of trendy young designers have opened up outlets here over the last few years, along with some... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Carrie W said
… tour of the Barrà Gotic. The Catedral de Barcelona is really quite possibly the prettiest church I have… continue reading »
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The Roman walls once completely surrounded by the Barcino settlement. They were 9 meters high and 3.5 meters thick, and stretched for 1270 meters. Most of the walls have disappeared or were used as the foundations for later bui... more
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This part of Las Ramblas, which goes from Carrer Carme to Carrer Hospital, is also known as La Rambla de les Flors (the Rambla of flowers) because of its profusion of floral kiosks. The tradition of these little stands harks ba... more
Barcelona Travel Experiences
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Hasta Luego Spain
I can't believe it's been 8 days already... Dad and I had a wonderful time. I got to hear a ton of stories about the past 5 times h... Continue reading »
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The "moto photo" files
My first week here in Barcelona is coming to an end. It's definitely only the beginning of adjustment - and of trying to master a differe... Continue reading »
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A weekend away
Despite Birmingham's best efforts to keep us in the UK due to the traffic we arrived in Girona airport and got the bus down into Barcelon... Continue reading »
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Day 34: Chateau de Pegrepertuse
Carcassonne is one of our favorite places. We walked back to the castle at 10.30am as it was getting set up for a long, hot Sunday. First... Continue reading »
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Enfermedades
Going to Barcelona was an interesting trip that threw us a curveball. On the way to the 11:00 pm bus to Bar... Continue reading »
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Popular Barcelona Hotels
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Popular Barcelona Things to Do
- Espacio Movistar
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Popular Barcelona Restaurants
- Jaume de Provença
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- Balsa (La)
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- Can Paixano
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- Arrel del Born
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