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    Introduction

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    Old Town Barcelona's old town, or Ciutat Vella, is the heart of the city. It's made up of many small neighborhoods, full of old-world character, linked by narrow, winding streets. Students, foreigners and artists thrive in this area, attra... Continue reading »

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    History

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    The 1992 Olympic Games turned the world's eye to this age old city that has been, and continues to be, a modern presence in Spain. Barcelona has many districts, giving it the feel of a large, Roman city with an old, Gothic atmosphere. As a po... Continue reading »

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    Where to stay

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    From cheap hostels to modern, luxurious five-star hotels, Barcelona offers its guests a variety of lodging choices in every neighborhood. Gothic Quarter, Raval & La Ribera Whether you wish to stay in a newly renovated hotel by the Plaç... Continue reading »

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    Eat drink

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    Barcelona's many restaurants and bars offer the best of Catalonia's diverse cuisine. Other Mediterranean countries, like France and Italy, have heavily influenced Catalan cooking, which features lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, seafood, po... Continue reading »

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    Entertainment

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    Barcelona has become a fashionable tourist destination. Television coverage of the 1992 Olympic Games stimulated lots of interest in the city around the world. Visitors are attracted by the mild climate, Mediterranean waterfront, sunshine, ar... Continue reading »

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    Tours

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    Barcelona is a stunning city that is full of historic and entertaining sites. If you simply walk down any street in Barcelona you'll stumble upon hidden gems and wonders. Whether you have a guided tour or a self-guided tour, you'll be sure to... Continue reading »

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    Getting there

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    Getting There By Air The Barcelona Airport (BCN), (http://www.barcelona-airport.com / +34 932 983 838) is located 6.2 miles southwest of the city and has over 32 airlines transporting visitors both domestically and internationally.... Continue reading »

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    Fun facts

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    Barcelona Province: Catalonia Country: Spain Barcelona By The Numbers: Population: 5,227,000 Average Annual Rainfall: 23.2 inches/ 58 centimeters Average Winter Temperature: 50 degrees F/ 10 degrees C Average Summer Temperature: 78 degr... Continue reading »

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    Introduction

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Not since the 14th century, when the Catalan capital was the most powerful city in the Mediterranean, has Barcelona's future looked so promising. The catalysts for change have been many. The first -- political -- was in 1975, when General Fra... Continue reading »

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    Frommer's favorite experiences

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Strolling along La Rambla: Barcelona's most famous promenade pulses with life. The array of street musicians, performers, hustlers, and eccentrics ensures that there is never a dull moment during your kilometer-long stroll. Having a Drink... Continue reading »

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    Best dining bets

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Hottest Chef: Carles Abellan has been hailed as the new wunderkind of nouvelle Catalan cuisine. His restaurant, Comerc 24, was conceived as a playful take on all that's hot in the tapas world. Delights such as "kinder egg surprise" (a soft-bo... Continue reading »

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    Best hotel bets

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    The Best Splurge Hotels Hotel Ritz, Gran Via 668 (tel. 93-318-52-00): Since it opened its doors in 1919, it has survived a civil war, a world war, an anarchist occupation, and the fall of a dictatorship -- all while retaining an impeccable... Continue reading »

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View of Barcelona from Montjuic hill View from the top of the Sagrada Familia, about 100 meters up. La Rambla Wharf area
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