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The Mercat Santa Caterina is a fascinating place on many counts. Not only is it a neoclassical post modern market, the sights and sound of which are a complete contrast to the hyper-market wave, it's renovation revealed a few l... more
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A stop by this monumental edifice will spice up any walking tour of Barcelona. Located just off the Avinguda Diagonal, this towering architectural achievement, replete with swooping lines and ever-fantastical adornments, is a p... more
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Gaudi was commissioned to build this convent by Father Enric d'Osso, and it was completed sometime between 1888 to 1890. This huge convent school for Teresian nuns challenged Gaudi to combine functionality and economics with ae... more
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The longest-established and most prestigious flamenco club in town has hosted performances by some of the country's most famous singers and bailaores (flamenco dancers), including Antonio Gades, Manzanita and Fosforito. The own... more
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A soaring white edifice in the once-shabby but rebounding Raval district, the Museum of Contemporary Art is to Barcelona what the Pompidou Center is to Paris. Designed by the American architect Richard Meier, the buildin... more
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To say the least, this isn't your average office building. The 142-meter tall Agbar Tower is a pickle-shaped, window-friendly building made using pounds of steel and glass sheets. The enormous windows and wacky colour scheme,... more
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These ornate parks and gardens are an Edenesque retreat in the center of Barcelona. Originally intended as a public housing project, the site was turned over for city use in 1923 and has been enjoyed by patrons ever since. more
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antoniusestrillo said
… and several museums. Park Güell with 19hectares/47.5 acres. This place is a
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Real Travelers who've been here
TsapAVT said
… – Athens, Versailles, Paris – are the old footpaths lined with shops and shopowners coaxing you to come… continue reading »
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This Caribbean spot is well-known by those into Latin rhythms. It is, in fact, one of the most successful salsa bars in town. Apart from good music, you can also see some really good dancing, even if you have two left feet. You... more
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Plaça Catalunya once stood outside the city walls, between what is now Eixample and Ciutat Vella (Old City). It's an enormous square (50000 square meters), surrounded by huge buildings that house the headquarters of banks and o... more
Real Travelers who've been here
TJ and Melissa said
…. We then took the metro back down to our stop, Placa Catalunya, and walked towards the Colombus… continue reading »
Canyelles Travel Experiences
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Our Easter trip to Barcelona - DAY 1
DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 DAY 1 Mum and dad drove us to the airport Schiphol in the earl... Continue reading »
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Where you going? Barcelona!
Hello again, Wanted to share some pictures and of course stories from my trip to Barcelona last weekend... Before I get too far behind i... Continue reading »
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For Whom the Bell Tolls - Metallica
Barcelona 2-25-07I know, lots of Hemmingway references but he was a big fan of both Spain and Kenya so it’s not really my fault. I really... Continue reading »
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Our last full day in Barcelona - July 4th 2007
Well, today is our last full day in Barcelona. I am very sad...I could spend a month just living here getting to know the culture. Tomorr... 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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