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A
Whistlestop Tour of Barcelona by Anne Sewell
 Visiting
Barcelona, with limited time? There is so much to see in this fascinating
city, which would normally take at least a week, but it is possible to
see the major highlights in a couple of days too.
I would highly recommend
the following:
The Gaudí masterpieces:
1. Temple de la Sagrada
Familia - or Temple of the Sacred Family - Gaudí's unfinished
masterpiece and a must-see in Barcelona. A fascinating combination
of the original architects' vision (Martorell and De Villar), combined
with the magic of Gaudí. Unfortunately Gaudí passed
away before the work was complete. Construction still continues on
this amazing building and your entry fee helps towards this.
 2.
Casa
Milà (La Pedrera) - in the L'Eixample neighbourhood - Antoni
Gaudí was commissioned by the industrialist, Pere Milà, to
construct a building on the boundary of Barcelona and Gràcia, as
both a family residence and also to be leased as separate dwellings.
Owing to the way its facade appears to be carved out of rock, the Casa
Milà was nicknamed "La Pedrera", which means stone quarry.
Amazing interior architecture, as well as the famous and fascinating
chimneys on the rooftop.
3. Casa Battló
also in the L'Eixample neighbourhood - a fairytale building. Originally
Gaudí was commissioned to demolish the building, and build from
scratch, but he convinced the owner to let him completely redesign the
existing building. This was in the days when the Paseo de Gracia
was undergoing a "keep up with the Jones'" battle - everyone trying to
outdo each other with their architecture. Gaudí did an incredible
job using tiles and scales on the exterior of the building, wonderful interior
design, plus again the famous chimneys on the roof top.
 4.
Parque
Güell (Güell Park) - ideal for a restful stroll after
your busy days in Barcelona. Originally planned to be a residential
area, it is now a beautiful park with many wonderful Gaudí creations
in tilework and stone. The views over Barcelona to the sea are simply
beautiful.
Other areas worth visiting
are the following:
- The very famous Las
Ramblas - a busy street between the Plaza de Catalunya and the
port with many restaurants, cafes, bars, kiosks and the famous Human Statues
of Barcelona
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Poble
Español de Montjuic (the Spanish Village) - situated at the
foot of Mount Montjuic. Created in 1929 on the occasion of the Barcelona
International Exhibition, the Spanish Village is the only initiative of
its kind which has survived the test of time. A collection of streets
and squares, monuments and buildings, representing the different peoples
and cultures of Spain. Some might call it kitsch, but it is an attractive
and interesting place to visit, full of shops selling the handicrafts of
the various regions. There are restaurants and cafes to enjoy a break
and also an art gallery, Fundacio Fran Daurel. Above the entrance
is a terrace cafe with incredible views (but alas, bad service and incredibly
high prices!) However, the views were worth it!
- The Cathedral -
a Gothic creation of great beauty
- The Palau de la Musica
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a beautiful concert hall
- The Port, Barceloneta
and
the beaches
Barcelona has many more attractions,
too numerous to list here - so if you are only spending a couple of days
in this city, plan ahead for a longer trip to Barcelona in the future -
you will not regret it.
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Featured
Barcelona Tours
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 Castle
Discovery and Nature Walk Tour from Barcelona Explore the endless
passageways and rooms of the huge fortress, and climbing to the top of
towers to behold the incredible views of the surrounding mountains and
valleys...more... |
 Cooking
Class in Barcelona (Avant Garde Cuisine) If you are interested
in learning how to prepare Spanish Avant Garde dishes but you do not have
too much time to dedicate to it, consider a morning in the kitchen, followed
by a 3 course lunch in Barcelona… more... |
 Catalan
Cuisine A Mediterranean Morsel This culinary tour starts in Barcelona,
one of the main culinary capitals in the Mediterranean. Walk about the
Ramblas, Gothic Quarter, Gaudi’s architectural creations. On the Costa
Brava you will...more... |
 Cava
Winery and Sitges Village Tour from Barcelona Excursion to visit
the famous Cava Winery Cordorniu, located outside of Barcelona in Sant
Sadurni D'Noia. Then we stop in Sitges village, with beautiful Modernist
architecture…more... |
 Barcelona
Panoramic City Tour On this private chauffeur driven half day tour
you will get an overview of the Cosmopolitan City of Barcelona…more... |
 Cooking
Class in Barcelona (Traditional Cuisine) If you are interested
in learning how to prepare Spanish dishes but you do not have too much
time to dedicate to it, consider a morning in the kitchen, followed by
a three course lunch in Barcelona…more... |
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Aparthotel
Silver Barcelona
Aparthotel
Silver is one of the highly recommended Barcelona hotels. We aim to ensure
that our guests enjoy a pleasant stay thanks to our constant improvements
and the fact that we offer a range of comforts and services. With
easy access to restaurants, cinemas, shops of all kinds, supermarkets,
etc. The hotel is just a few yards from the main business and shopping
areas: (Av Diagonal, Paseo de Gracia, Via Augusta). It is also handy
for all public transport (Metro, Bus, Railway) for fast travel to anywhere
in the city, including the trade fair. It is right next to
the metro station of "FONTANA" (Line 3) which will take you to the
central Plaza Catalunya in less than 10 minutes. |
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Hogar, Barcelona
Centrally
located on Avenida Paralelo, this modest hotel is one km (one half-mile)
from both lively Las Ramblas Boulevard and Olympic Port’s stadium and Galería
Olímpica. Hotel amenities include a parking garage, laundry
facilities, multilingual staff, and Café Español Olimpia,
serving a complimentary buffet breakfast daily, plus lunch and dinner.
All 170 air-conditioned guestrooms are simply furnished with windows that
open, small desks, satellite TV, handheld showers in tiled baths, direct-dial
phones, and in-room safes. |
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Avenida
Palace Barcelona
The
Hotel Avenida Palace is a reference for the Hotel Industry in Barcelona,
providing all the comfort expected in the 21st century first-class hotels.
The Hotel was built in 1952, has been totally renewed and features over
151 spacious and comfortable rooms. Centrally located, a few steps
away from La Rambla, from the Picasso Museum, in short distance to the
FC Barcelona Stadium and its Museum and very closed to the best works of
the great modernist architect Antoni Gaudi. This privileged location
makes the Avenida Palace the perfect choice for your business trip or vacation. |
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Eurostars
Grand Marina, Barcelona
Avant-garde art exhibitions,
fine dining, eclectic events, close vicinity to La Fira Internacional de
Barcelona (The Barcelona Convention Centre), and the soft breeze of the
Mediterranean Sea prevail at the luxurious facilities of the five-star
Eurostars Grand Marina GL, hotel located in the heart of Barcelona, at
the World Trade Center leisure and business complex, in the 2000 year old
Port Vell. Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel is only 2 minutes away from
one of Europe´s most famous and exciting streets; Las Ramblas, located
in the centre of the culturally rich Ciutat Vella (Catalan for "Old City")
and its world popular zones: El Raval, Barrio Gótico and El Born,
where one can visit the Cathedral, Picasso Museum, the world-renowned Gran
Teatre del Liceu opera theatre, and enjoy the diverse and attractive shops,
restaurants and numerous bars. |
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Grupotel
Gravina, Barcelona
The
Grupotel Gravina, Barcelona is situated in a 19th century building within
three blocks of La Rambla, Plaça Catalunya and two Metro Stations
and one kilometer from the Gothic Quarter. The Grupotel Gravina hotel
is located in a quiet street in central Barcelona, just 300 metres from
Plaza Catalunya. The building, which dates from the nineteenth century
and is under renovation in 2006, has a façade classified as being
of architectural interest. Its comfortable rooms provide a perfect setting
for relaxation. Breakfast buffet. Restaurant. Lobby Bar. Comfortable
rooms with bathroom with hair dryer. Heating/ air-conditioning. Direct
dial telephone. Satellite TV with international channels. Safety Deposit
Box. Minibar. |
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Hotel
1898, Barcelona
Located
on Las Ramblas, in the heart of Barcelona, Hotel 1898 takes its name from
the year in which the last Spanish colonies, Cuba and the Philippines,
gained independence. Elaborate and elegant decor, lavish finishing touches
and unusual quality make H1898 an ideal spot for those who appreciate luxury
and enjoy small pleasures. Centrally located, H1898 gives you privileged
access to some of the city's architectural jewels, including Casa Batlló,
la Pedrera, Plaça Sant Jaume, Palau de la Música Catalana
and the Cathedral, all at walking distance. H1898 is also conveniently
close to the city's most emblematic areas. The Gothic neighborhood and
the Born are only a fifteen minute walk, and recreational spots like Port
Vell, Plaza Catalunya and Portal de l'Àngel are only ten minutes
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