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, art, culture, friendly people and unique Catalan features, like Antoni Gaudì's modernist architecture. It's easy to have fun in Barcelona. There are colorful local fiestas (holidays and festivals) throughout the year along with a wide variety of national and international cinema, theater, music and dance festivals and performances. The city's nightclubs offer great music and atmosphere every night of the week, and are especially busy from Thursday to Sunday.
Museums & Galleries
Art lovers should head straight for Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) (Catalonia's National Art Museum), with its exhibits of Catalan Romanesque art, and Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) (Barcelona's Museum of Contemporary Art). Nearby, you'll find galleries devoted to individual artists, including Museu Picasso, Fundació Joan Miró and Fundació Antoni Tà pies.
Architecture
To see the best examples of Catalonia's unique Gothic architecture, you should check out BasÃlica de Santa MarÃa del Mar and BasÃlica de Santa MarÃa del Pi. For the best in modernist architecture, head for Casa Milà (La Pedrera), Casa Batlló, Sagrada Familia (La), and Park Guell.
Nightlife
The most popular nightclubs are within walking distance of each other down by the harbor area, in Port OlÃmpic and Maremà gnum. The variety is endless. You'll find places playing techno, salsa, rock, Spanish pop music and more. Karma is a popular club in this area.
Live Music
Barri de L'Eixample district has many live music venues, including the famous Luz de Gas. Bikini, a popular nightclub, also hosts concerts during the evenings. To enjoy alternative and Spanish local bands, take the metro to Razzmatazz, Sidecar Factory Club or BeCool. You'll also find live shows in the Barri Gòtic district.
Discos & Clubs
In the Maremà gnum and Port OlÃmpic you'll find a number of discos with plenty of atmosphere and different kinds of music. These two districts have a very cosmopolitan feel, given that they are mostly frequented by tourists from all over the world. To merge with the locals, take public transportation to Barri de L'Eixample, Barri Gòtic or Poble Nou.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000
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Popular Barcelona Hotels
- Hesperia Presidente
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Popular Barcelona Things to Do
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Popular Barcelona Restaurants
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