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 Safari and water park |
Finca Les Basses Barcelona, Barcelona 43890 Spain +34 97 768 7656 http://www.aqualeon.es |
If you are looking for a wonderful and educational day out, surrounded by nature, then plan a visit to Aqualeón. It has its own shuttle service, with buses leaving from a number of places in town. It's both a safari and a water park. You can see lots of jungle animals like lions, tigers, elephants and gazelles here. You can admire the dolphins in the shows, check out the tropical birds and swim in large swimming pools. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Alternative theatre |
Carrer del Perill 9-11 Barcelona 08012 Spain +34 93 4576516 |
This theatre belongs to the Barcelona Alternative Theatre Committee. Its programme is varied, including cabaret, theatre-café, concerts of all kinds, small shows, etc. Midnight performances rule the weekends, and there is a varied children's programme on Sunday mornings, with plays and puppet shows. This pleasant theatre is located in the lively Gràcia district, and their bar is open until midnight. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Sealife in a see-through building |
Moll d'Espanya, s/n Barcelona, Barcelona 08039 Spain +34 93 221 7474 http://www.aquariumbcn.com/ |
Built by the Terrades Muntañola brothers, this unique, transparent building houses the city's aquarium and has become a major tourist attraction on the waterfront. The tanks hold the widest possible variety of marine life from all the world's seas, but the big draws are the sharks, of course. There is a children's play room and a souvenir shop too. The ticket office closes one hour before the aquarium. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Tour the sights in miniature |
Carrer del Can Balash Barcelona, Barcelona 08629 Spain +34 93 689 0960 http://www.catalunyaenminiatur... |
170 miniature reproduction models of Catalonia's most important buildings are on display here, including Casa Milà (La Pedrera) and La Sagrada Familia. So, if you haven't got time to see everything for real, this is a great way to capture the essence of Barcelona's architecture in a single day. Come on Sundays and holidays and you'll catch a children's clown festival as well. It's open all year round. To get here, take a Solé i Sauret bus from the intersection of Calle Riera Blanca and Travessera de les Corts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Barcelona's evolution |
Plaça del Rei Barcelona, Barcelona 08002 Spain +34 (0)93 315 1111 http://www.museuhistoria.bcn.es |
This museum's permanent collection describes the city's history from Roman times to the present day. It's located in a beautiful old 16th century mansion with an attractive central courtyard, the casa Clariana-Padellás. The fascinating underground tour takes you along paved Roman roads, through the remains of Roman houses, bathrooms, sewers and up to the old city walls. You can also see historical documents dating from different centuries that illustrate the evolution of the town, including plans, sketches, models and drawings. It's worth visiting the nearby Capella de Santa Àgata on the other side of the Plaça del Rei. The view of the old town's labyrinthine streets from the top of the Torre del Rey Martí is unbeatable.. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Club for children |
Carrer de Sant Joan Despí 47 Barcelona, Barcelona 08720 Spain +34 93 4999333 http://www.super3.net |
This club is famous among the children in Catalonia since it has more than 450,000 members and belongs to the Catalan television channel TV3. To become member, you have to be between 0 and 16 years, buy a postcard of the programme in a tobacconist's and send it with a photo to the address of the Club, or you can sign up on the Internet (see address above). Being member of the Club means that you get congratulated on television on your birthday, and can participate in gift raffles and have access to the Club's magazine and benefit from reductions on admission to museums, playgrounds. Another interesting detail of the club is that it includes all children's programmes of TV3 and Canal33 and that it shows series and cartoons every day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art & Design Destination |
Plaça Dels Àngels 7 Square dels Àngels, 5-6 Barcelona, Barcelona 08001 Spain +34 93 443 7520 http://www.fadweb.org/ |
FAD (Fostering Art and Design) is a non-profit organization in the business of fostering the art and design community in Barcelona and throughout Spain. Housed inside the glorious Convent dels Àngels, one of only a handful of 16th-century buildings still standing in the city, FAD hosts a series of exhibitions and other programs all year long. See website for events calendar, mission statements and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rocks, fossils and minerals |
Parc de la Ciutadella Barcelona, Barcelona 08003 Spain +34 (0)93 319 6912 http://www.museugeologia.bcn.es/ |
This museum is the oldest in the city. It opened in 1882 as the Museu Martorell because a geologist, Francesc Martorell, donated his collection to found it. You'll see scale models of Montseny Nature Reserve (in Barcelona province) and the volcanic area of La Garrotxa (in Girona province). There's also an interesting collection of minerals and palaeontology that includes fossilized plants and animals more than 120 million years old from Spain and other parts of Europe. It's worth combining a visit to this museum with a trip to the Museu de Zoologia. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For kids from 0-7 years |
Carrer del Consell de Cent 484 Barcelona, Barcelona 08013 Spain +34 93 265 8856 |
This play-o-theque is a centre where children can play wonderfully with lots of toys and educational materials, which are just about right for their ages. There is always someone to watch over the young ones and to help them with the games whenever needed. They also organise educational workshops where not only the children but also parents take part. The good thing about this centre is that children get to know each other and learn to play together. They also celebrate birthdays and children's parties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History of the Catalan fleet |
Avinguda Drassanes, s/n Barcelona, Barcelona 08001 Spain +34 (0)93 342 9920 http://www.museumaritimbarcelo... |
This maritime museum describes the history of the Catalan fleet through exhibitions of old sailing ships, paintings, figureheads, navigational instruments, maps and charts. There are two permanent exhibitions and educational activities for children, who can physically board both Don Juan de Austria's royal galleon and Narcís Monturiol's primitive submarine. The museum is housed in the Reials Drassanes, a typical 13th century Catalan Gothic construction built on the orders of King Pere el Gran as a boat repair yard at a time when the Catalan fleet controlled many of the Mediterranean's important trade routes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sink Your Teeth Into This! |
Carrer del Comerç 36 Antic Convent de Sant Agustí Barcelona 08003 Spain +34 932 687 878 / +34 932 687 877 http://www.museudelaxocolata.com |
Learn about the wide world of this delicious treat on a tour of the sumptuous Museu De La Xocolata. From chocolate's humble origins in the South American jungle to its rise in popularity in Europe and beyond, these exhibits showcase the past, present, and future of the product. The staff offers a series of informative tours for both children and adults alike, as well as hands-on workshops that allow guests to make their own chocolate figurines. In association with the Confectionary Guild of Barcelona and their Pastry School, this display is a treat for all those with a sweet tooth. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All about Catalan history |
Plaça de Pau Vila 3 Plaça de Pau Vila, 3 Barcelona 08039 Spain +34 93 225 4700 |
Created in order to preserve, exhibit and disseminate the history of Catalunya, it's located in an old warehouse in the port, dating from 1900 and renovated in 1996 to house this museum. It's a dynamic, interactive and contemporary cultural centre where history is brought to life through artefacts, documents, historical re-creations, film, video, sound and computer programmes. Children will love the room with a topographic model of Catalunya under their feet. There are regular temporary exhibitions, an historical archive, an audiovisual library, a conventional library and an educational department. The cafe offers wonderful views over the port and the shop sells books and souvenirs. On Wednesday nights in summer, you can come on a guided tour that ends up with some typical Catalan hospitality - coca (flat sponge cake) and cremat (a hot drink that contains rum, coffee, lemon peel and sugar) on the terrace. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Association with educational activities |
Carrer de Sant Eusebi 52 Barcelona 08006 Spain +34 93 4147201 |
This association organizes quality shows for Casa Elizalde in various towns and districts of Barcelona, Tarragona, Lérida, Hospitalet and other areas. Though it started as an independent initiative it has always worked in cooperation with the Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan autonomous government) while organizing various shows. It works as a non-profit organization, with the sole purpose of promoting Catalan culture and language. One of the events organized by it is the "la Tamborinada". This event is usually held on a Sunday in mid-May, in the Parc de la Ciutadella. The association also organizes various open-air shows and games. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Science made easy |
Carrer de Teodor Roviralta 55 Barcelona 08022 Spain +34 93 212 6050 http://www.fundacio.lacaixa.es |
One of Barcelona's main visitor attractions, it's also an interactive and educational experience for adults and children alike. There are special children's activities that are designed to stimulate the young minds to take an interest in science. Regular educational workshops take place where children can experiment with scientific phenomena like heat, electricity, atmospheric pressure and sound, for example. Each of its rooms explores a specific field, including mechanics, optics, meteorology and computer science. The planetarium explains aspects of astronomy. The research team organizes interesting temporary exhibitions. There's a library and a teaching centre on the premises. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A show of Spain's architecture |
Av Marqués de Comillas 13 Barcelona 08038 Spain +34 935 086 300 http://www.poble-espanyol.com |
This was one of the main attractions in the 1929 Universal Exposition. The idea was to gather all the different kinds of Spanish architecture under one "roof", as this showed the country's rich cultural variety. When you're walking through Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village), you can see reproductions of buildings from different villages and cities throughout Spain, each representative of a certain culture. There are also lots of restaurants and bars. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chronological history of clothes |
Carrer de Montcada 12-14 Barcelona, Barcelona 08003 Spain +34 93 319 7603 http://www.museutextil.bcn.es/ |
This museum is located opposite the Picasso Museum, in the medieval Marqueses de Lió Palace, well known because of its original wooden roof and ornate central courtyard (still beautifully preserved). The museum is divided into three sections: textiles, clothes and lace. It gives visitors the chance to trace the history of fabrics and fashion from Ancient Egypt up to the present day. Moreover, it includes a collection of mannequins, textile tools, carpets, embroidered pieces and liturgical ornaments, among other items. There is also a terrace-bar all year round that is one of the most pleasant spots in Barcelona. Furthermore, there is a nice shop where they sell any kind of fabric and clothes made from natural materials and fibres. During school holidays, they organize workshops through which children can learn, for example, how to weave a tapestry and take it home afterward. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than 7,000 animals |
Parc de la Ciutadella Barcelona 08003 Spain +34 93 225 6780 http://www.zoobarcelona.com |
Part of the Parc de la Ciutadella (City Park) complex, the zoo houses over 7,000 animals from over 500 different species. You can see dolphin shows and other aquatic mammals performing in the marine enclosure. There are tropical birds, reptiles, spiders, lions, tigers and more. The Barcelona Zoo was renowned for nearly forty years as the home of Snowflake, a rare albino gorilla. Unfortunately, this much beloved creature died and the Barcelona Zoo maintains his memory directing visitors to the website 'Snowflake's group', that includes a video and other mixed media presentations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Guided tours of the Gothic quarter |
Plaça de Catalunya 17 Barcelona 08002 Spain +34 906 42 7017 |
Barcelona's Tourist Office organizes these 90-minute walking tours through the old town (Ciutat Vella) led by an official guide. The English-language tour starts at 10a and the Spanish/Catalan tour at noon from the main office in Plaça Catalunya. You'll be shown the following sites: Portal de l'Àngel, Plaça Nova, Casa de l'Ardiaca, the cloister of the catedral, Plaça del Rei, Llibreteria, Plaça Sant Jaume (including the Casa de la Ciutat (Ajuntament)), Sant Honorat, Plaça Sant Felip Neri and end up back at the cathedral. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Celebrities made out of wax |
Passatge de la Banca 7 Barcelona, Barcelona 08002 Spain +34 93 317 2649 http://www.museocerabcn.com/ |
Albert Einstein, the Werewolf, Superman and Federico García Lorca are just a few of the famous characters you can see in the Wax Museum. At the same time, you'll be entertained by elaborate audio-visual effects. Kids normally love it. You'll find it on the left-hand side of Les Rambles, on the way towards the sea. It's a striking building in its own right, which was renovated and opened in 1973 to hold over 300 waxwork figures representing famous real and fictional personalities. The museum café, El Bosc de les Fades, is an enchanted forest where you can have a drink and calm down after your visit. Admision: EUR7:50 (adults), EUR4:50 (children 5-11). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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