#31 of 42 things to do in Barcelona
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kristinasub says:
Placa de Espanya is situated at the crossing of Avinguda Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Avinguda del Paral-lel. This impressive square was the monumental entrance to the old fair quarters in the World fair of 1929.
A monumental fountain at the center of the square,with 3 statues on 3 sides,rep…
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#32 of 42 things to do in Barcelona
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kristinasub says:
If you walk towards the water down La Rambla, you will find yourself facing the back of the monument of Christopher Columbus's.It is near the spot where he landed upon returning in 1493. Continue toward the water and cross over the swing bridge (built in 1992 for the Olympics) and you will be approa…
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#33 of 42 things to do in Barcelona
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kristinasub says:
As every big city Barcelona has the Arch of Triumph too - this arch is built as the entrance to the Universal Exposition at 1888. which took place at the Parc de la Ciutadella.The arch is built with colorful brickwork in mudejar style (the Arab-Christian art - Moorish architecture - which developed …
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#34 of 42 things to do in Barcelona
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Chokk says:
Torre Agbar located in the Poblenou neighbourhood, and is another wonderful building situated at Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes in Barcelona.
The Torre Agbar, or Agbar Tower,. It was designed by French architect Jean Nouvel in association with the Spanish firm b720 Arquitectos and built by Dr…
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#35 of 42 things to do in Barcelona
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manel says:
Barcelona is a city with a very good relationship of cultural offerings. It is also a city with a tendency to care especially Design and architecture.
In this way I would like suggest an interesting store than contemporary desing called Vinçon, located in the Passeig de Gracia. It is a good examp…
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#36 of 42 things to do in Barcelona
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diamonddickinson says:
Visiting Madrid as well as Barcelona, is really great...With its various places of interest. If this would be the first time to visit this wonderful place get the most out of your visit by knowing about the place. Such as Puerta del Sol, Plaza de la Villa, Plaza dos de Cascorro, Plaza de las Corte…
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#37 of 42 things to do in Barcelona
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grt says:
When I came out of the metro station I was really overwhelmed by this huge building. We had to stand in line for just a couple of minutes. The entrance fee is high, but I don’t have any problems with that, because it’s funding the builders and materials to finish the church. Outside, it looks gr…
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#38 of 42 things to do in Barcelona
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cotterb says:
The main museum only costs 6 Euro. The building itself is an old ship building facility from midieval times and is beautiful unto itself. Inside they have many full size ships, including a full size gally. There are also numerous ships to scale including many that were built to c…
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#39 of 42 things to do in Barcelona
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jteddyb says:
It's a FREE museum with rotating exhibits, and there's always something interesting! The Spanish government gives tax breaks to businesses for cultural patronage, and gigantic mega-bank La Caixa (prounounced "KAI-shuh") has used their kickbacks to open a free art museum. There is no permanent collec…
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#40 of 42 things to do in Barcelona
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kristinasub says:
El Raval is a barrio (district) in Ciutat Vella - the neighborhood is also known as Barri Xino - "Chinatown." El Raval is one of the two historical neighbourhoods that border the Rambla -the other being the Barri Gotic.
An area historically infamous for its nightlife and cabarets, as well as prosti…
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#41 of 42 things to do in Barcelona
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cotterb says:
The Museu Miltar is located insde of the Castell de Montjuïc just outside of Barcelona proper. Like all good military castles it is located on top of a very high hill. Even if you enjoy walking consider taking the bus. They have one, the PM which just does a route up to the castle…
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#42 of 42 things to do in Barcelona
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wongjst says:
On the left side of the photo is the Torre de Collserola which is a TV and radio transmitter tower located on the Tibidabo hill in Barcelona and only recently built in 1992 during the Summer Olympics.
On the right side of the photo is The Cathedral of Santa Eulalia which is the Gothic cathedral…
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