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The most famous street in Europe, the wide tree-lined boulevard
known as La Rambla (or Las Ramblas), is a long continuous
pedestrian avenue that changes names five times as it cuts...
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On Carrer Montcada, a street known for its elegant medieval
structures, two palaces dating from the 15th century have been
converted into the Picasso Museum, home to one of the most...
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Barcelona's famous architectural son, Antonio Gaudi, left his
mark on the city nowhere more prominently than in the gardens of
the Parc Guell. The park, sited on Camel Hill offering splendid
views...
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One of Catalonia's most intriguing landmarks, the bizarre Church
of the Holy Family designed by modernist architect Antoni Gaudi,
was started in 1882, but it remains unfinished and an object...
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Montjuic is a hill overlooking the city centre of Barcelona on
which are sited some of the city's show-pieces, including the main
sites of the 1992 Olympics; the Poble Espanyol (a...
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Barcelona's second landmark hill is Tibidabo, about four miles
(6km) northwest of the city in a wooded range that forms a backdrop
to the city. Tibidabo can be reached by funicular, and...
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One of the most visited sights in Catalonia is the monastery at
Montserrat, 35 miles (56km) northwest of Barcelona. The monastery
is surrounded by strange rocky crags and caves, and was founded...
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The medieval town of Tossa de Mar, 56 miles (90km) north of
Barcelona, is the most attractive town on the Costa Brava, offering
lovely sandy beaches and a lively atmosphere. Once the main port
for...
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Another fantastic construction by the creative genius Antonio
Gaudi, Casa Mila, commonly known as La Pedrera, was the last civil
work that Gaudi undertook before dedicating all his time to...
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FC Barcelona, one of Europe's most loved football teams, has an
informative museum with displays of photographs, documents,
memorabilia and trophies, covering over a century of club history,
that...
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A celebration of the life and work of world-renowned Catalan
surrealist sculptor and painter Joan Miró, the Joan Miró Foundation
in Barcelona houses the majority of the artist's work...
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Many people forget that Barcelona is not only a big bustling
city and cultural centre, but that it's bordered by the
Mediterranean Sea, awarding the coastline a string of attractive
beaches, an...
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Known as the Gothic Quarter, the Barri Gòtic is Barcelona's
oldest district. A former fortified Roman settlement, the maze of
atmospheric narrow streets house spectacular Gothic buildings...
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The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art is situated in the
once-shabby Raval District, just off La Rambla. Over the years its
front plaza has become synonymous with international...
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Located in the centre of Barcelona, the Parc de La Ciutadella is
a great place to spend a sunny summer's afternoon relaxing under a
tree with a book, a picnic and the family. Featuring a lake...
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Featuring thousands of brightly coloured and exotic fish, the
Barcelona Aquarium is a must for children of all ages. With 35
different tanks holding creatures from different oceans, the
aquarium...
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Take the cable car up the hill to the Montjuïc Castle and enjoy
the view over the city below. During the summer months many
families can be found picnicking under the shade of a tree, and
there...
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The mock village of Poble Espanyol is an outdoor open-air
architectural museum featuring over 35 workshops where visitors can
see 20 different types of craftwork taking place. The village is
made...
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The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Parque Natural de Barenas Reales
offers visitors the chance to walk through a moon landscape. The
area is a semi-desert and as such, the clay-filled soil has...
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One of two districts bordering La Rambla - the other being the
established tourist area of Barri Gotic - El Raval is a compelling
and interesting neighbourhood, with a long and chequered...
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A wonderful day-trip destination from Barcelona, Figueres is a
lovely Catalonian town that also happens to be the birthplace of
surrealist artist Salvador Dali. The main reason for...
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