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Welcome to Catalonia's capital - a stunning modern port. Home of Gaudi's spectacular
 World's second largest football stadium |
Carrer D'Arístides Maillol 12 Barcelona, Barcelona 08028 Spain +34 (0)3 9 3496 3600 http://www.fcbarcelonaweb.com/... |
The Nou Camp or Camp Nou in Spanish, is the largest football Stadium in Europe. Built in 1957, this is the home of the Barcelona Football Club, commonly known as 'barca' to the locals. The ground is also known as 'The house that Kubala built'. In the 1950s, Kubula used to be a great goal scorer. This Hungarian was so popular with the spectators that the stadium was unable to accomadate the sheer number of supporters who wanted to watch him. A new bigger stadium was eventually built. Now, it can accomadate 98,000 fans. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The best Romanesque art |
Mirador del Palau Nacional, S/N Parc de Montjuïc Barcelona 08038 Spain +1 34 93 6220375 http://www.gencat.es/mnac mnac@correu.gencat.es |
The National Museum of Art, built in 1990, houses the best collection of Romanesque murals in the world, including some real gems from the Pyrenean region. The museum's collection includes other works of art as well, such as altarpieces, carvings, sculpture, gold and silver ornaments, and paintings on wood and glazed objects. You can see a selection of Gothic period paintings by 14th and 15th-century Catalan School artists along with those of their counterparts from the rest of Spain and Europe. Admission: EUR8.5; for temporary exhibitions, contact the Museum. Students and pensioners are offered discounts and entry is free on the first Sunday of every month. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Central to Barcelona's history |
Pla de la Seu Barcelona 08002 Spain +1 34 93 3151554 |
Began in the first century as a chapel, the construction of the present Gothic temple was initiated in 1928. The crucifix of the Christ of Lepanto (16th century), the crypt of Santa Eulàlia—the patron saint of Barcelona, and the neighborhood Claustro (cloister) are all pieces of art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Panoramic views of the city |
Collserola Barcelona 08035 Spain +34 93 406 9354 http://www.torredecollserola.com mirador@torredecollserola.com |
Designed by English architect Norman Foster for the 1992 Olympic games, this 288m-high communications tower on top of Collserola hill opened to the public in 1998 and offers magnificent views of the city. On a clear day, you can see as far as Mallorca. The funicular railway takes you its entrance. Closed: Dec 25 & 31, Jan 1 & 6. Transport: Take the FGC to the funicular, the funicular to Vallvidrera Superior and then bus no. 211. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pointing out the New World |
Plaça del Portal de la Pau Barcelona, Barcelona 08001 Spain |
The monument to Columbus was opened to the public on 1 June 1888, some weeks after the opening of the Universal Exposition. Gaietà Buïgas i Monravà designed the metallic column and Rafael Atché modelled the sculpture of Columbus. The column is 51 metres high, while Columbus on top has his index finger symbolically pointing towards the New World. You can go up by elevator and enjoy a very nice panoramic view of the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Barcelona's busiest street |
La Rambla Barcelona 08002 Spain |
A series of streets, joined together one after the other, that lead from Plaça Catalunya to the sea. The word rambla comes from the Arabic term, ramla, which means a riverbed, and these streets actually used to be a riverbed that channelled the water coming down from Collserola hill. In the 13th century, convents and churches were built on both sides of the Ramblas and the streets were named after these religious buildings. During the course of the 18th century the medieval walls that separated the Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter) from Raval district were pulled down, and in 1830 the convents and monasteries were closed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All about Gaudí's masterpiece |
Carrer de Mallorca 401 Barcelona 08013 Spain +34 93 207 3031 http://www.sagradafamilia.org/ arxiu@sagradafamilia.org |
Templo Expiatorio of the Sagrada Família is the unfinished and most expensive project by Antoni Gaudí, the great architect. This unique exhibit includes plans, drawings, photographs and models related to the construction of the temple, and pieces made from wrought iron, bronze and wood as well. Visitors can also see how the temple was devised and its origins. The museum is located in the crypt of the basilica and you enter from the side of the Passió façade (Carrer Sardenya). There is also a lift that takes visitors to one of the towers, from which there is an excellent view over this unfinished though magnificent construction. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Picasso's early work |
Carrer de Montcada 15-23 Barcelona 08003 Spain +34 93 319 6310 http://www.museupicasso.bcn.es museupicasso@mail.bcn.es |
Barcelona's tribute to one of its adopted sons, this fabulous collection is displayed in three adjoining medieval palaces. Picasso was born in Malaga but really started his long artistic career here. You can see all of his most important early works, including engravings, lithographs and pottery. The most famous pieces on show are his Harlequin, a potrait of one of his wives, Jacqueline, and the Las Meninas series. Regular temporary exhibitions focus on different aspects of the artist's activities, for example, his research on landscapes or his foray into theatre design. In addition, there are some examples of work by artists from the avant-garde movement. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Barcelona's main square |
Passeig de Gracia (Ronda de Sant Pere) Barcelona, Barcelona 08002 Spain |
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 other large companies. You'll find two outstanding sculptures here: Josep Clarà's La Divinidad and Pablo Gargallo's Pastor tocando el caramillo. If you're not a fan of pigeons, steer clear. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Opened for the 1992 Games |
Capitanía Port Olimpic Barcelona 08005 Spain +34 93 225 9220 http://www.pobasa.es/ Portolimpic@pobasa.es |
This entertainment and leisure zone was built in 1988 for the 1992 Olympic Games, and has become the most successful and popular part of the Nova Icària project. Most people come here to enjoy the nightlife on offer in the bars, restaurants and dance clubs. During the day it's busy with shoppers as well. The area is bordered by the impressive twin skyscrapers - Mapfre Tower and Hotel Arts Barcelona. Rent the speedboats here for tours of the port. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Impressive indoor sports centre |
Passeig Olímpic 5-7 Barcelona, Barcelona 08038 Spain +34 93 4262089 http://www.barnapro.com barnapro@lix.intercom.es |
This magnificent multi-functional sports complex was designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki as a symbol of Barcelona's brave modern future. It's an incredible piece of avant-garde architecture, an "intelligent" building in which everything is controlled by computers. The 45-meter-high dome was built on the ground and lifted up to its present position over 10 days of arduous labour. The complex is used for sporting events, pop concerts, theater performances and other spectacles. To get here, take the funicular from metro Paral.lel and then the escalator from Plaça Espanya. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The hill with everything |
Plaça del Tibidabo 3-4 Barcelona, Barcelona 08035 Spain +34 93 211 7942 http://www.tibidabo.es tibidabo@tibidabo.es |
Tibidabo is the name given to the summit of Collserola hill. This is where you'll find the city's oldest—and only remaining—amusement park. Built in 1899, it offers more than thirty different and exciting rides. The most popular is La Atalaya (the watchtower), with its fantastic views. Some of the original 19th-century attractions are still here, like the Museo de Autómatas (Mechanical Museum). Next to it stands the modernist-style Church of the Sacred Heart, which you can easily spot as you come up the hill on the Tramvia Blau (blue tram) by its enormous statue of Christ overlooking the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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