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Castell de Montjuïc |
| This 18th-century castle stands on top of Montjuic Hill. The original structure was built in 1640 during the War of the Segadors and was expanded between 1751 and 1779 to form the present building, which has become a symbol of centralist repression and of the abolition of Catalan liberties. It was once a military prison, but now it's the Museu Militar (Military Museum). It's located at the end of the cable-car line where it protects the harbor with its show of arms. |
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PALAU GUELL (GUELL PALACE). Built between 1886 and 1888 for the Guell family (Gaudi’s principal patrons). The Guell Palace is one of Gaudi’s greatest buildings. Beautifully restored and cared for it can be visited for a small fee (with a guide). With a lavish, elegant, and warm decoration, this building should be a tour de force for those interested in this man’s work. The main entrance has an intricate ironwork featuring the Catalan coat of arms. The basement was used as a stable and it was big enough to store carriages as well as keeping horses. Today the space is used for exhibitions, usually related to Gaudi’s work. This building is a must see building. I would stop in a couple hours before you plan take a tour and get a time to tour. The ceilings are amazing, so be sure to look up! |
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MARITIME MUSEUM (MUSEO
MARITIMO). The building in which this museum resides is
one of the most important Gothic buildings in the world.
Unlike many other gothic buildings (many of which are
churches) this building is not own by the catholic church.
The museum is an impressive collection of boats, maps,
models and lots of nautical paraphenalia.
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Housed in the Drassanes Reials |
Av. de les Drassanes, a short walk from the foot of the Ramblas (Hours:Daily 10-7pm - Admission Charge) |
Museum
of Contemporary Art (MUSEO DE ARTE CONTEPORANEO) - A comprehensive
collection of Spanish, Catalonian and European modern and contemporary
art housed in a stunning white building designed by architect Richard
Meier. It is hard to say what's the best thing about the museum--the
building or the art inside it or what it's done for its surrounding
neighborhood. Like other designs by Meier, this museum has a white
facade, these white surfaces are a trademark of his style. The museum's
collection includes pieces by some of the finest Spanish and Catalonian
artists, as well as Alexander Calder, Jean Dubuffet, Paul Klee, Claes
Oldenburg, Robert Rauschenberg and many others. Plaça Angels, 1
08001 Barcelona
Tel.: (+34) 93.4120810
| Fundacio Joan
Miro - Art Museum The building is remarkably white and open to light with its green surroundings and panoramic views of the city. On the top floor terrace, views are exceptional. Sculpture are plentiful here, as well as on the grounds that encircle the Fundacio. This one of Barcelona's most impressive modern art museums. Location:Parc de Montjuic |
Erotic Museum Another fascinating Barcelona museum with Interesting racy exhibits. Opened in 1997, this museum holds prize exhibits of Chinese and Japanese engravings, as well as interesting Kama Sutra illustrations, Japanese erotic drawings, and African phallic sculptures that emphasize the importance of sexuality in art throughout the ages. |
| OLYMPIC Gallery A result from the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, the Olympic Gallery is one of Europe’s few museums devoted entirely to sports. Exhibits include photos, costumes and memorabilia recalling crowds, pageantry and fame of the spectacle. Other exhibits include how the city prepared, videos of athletic events and archives. |
| Olympic Stadium, lower level. Tel. (93) 426-0660 |
ZONE 3 - HOTELS
Hotel REGINA(este es de precio medio) (Zone 3)
Moll de Barcelona s/n (Zone 3)
Bergara 4
93.5013232
www.reginahotel.com
email:reservas@reginahotel.com
93.6039000
www.grandmarina.com zona puerto
Hotel Fira Palace (Zone 3)
Av.Rius i Taulet 1-3
93.4262223
email:sales@fira-palace.com
ZONE 3 - RESTAURANTS
CASA LEOPOLDO
Aquarium
IMAX Theater
Maremagnum
For
some night life head to one of Barcelona's great nightclubs Maremagnum,
located at the end of the Rambla, right on the sea and near most of the
hostels. So if you're backpacking through, it's a must stop destination
on your first night out. Situated on the top floor of a shopping mall there are about half a dozen dance rooms separated by glass walls and each featuring a different type of music. So you can dance to hip-hope and then move onto the '80s without ever having to change clubs.
Another plus: there is no time to stop serving- here, the crowd doesn't even peak until around 2am, and you're likely to see the sun come up before you realize what time it is. There is no better nightclub than Maremagnum a club made of glass rooms on a rooftop to see the sun come up after a great night out.
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The Reials Drassanes (Royal Dockyards) of
Barcelona a Gothic building, built in the Middle Ages for ship building are located at the end of the Ramblas, to the right of the
Plaza del Portal de la Pau. The dockyards date back to 13th Century and are the biggest and most complete Medieval dockyards in the world. Today the huge, stone-vaulted buildings currently house a big exhibition hall and the Museu Marítim of Barcelona, which includes various collections of boats, paintings, figureheads and an interactive exhibition, "The Great Adventure of the Sea". Ther exhibit is about the dangers of the sea that's great for kids, the "Gran Aventura del Mar", in which you can take a virtual-reality trip in a submarine or experience a storm. |
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Olympic Ring
The
Anella Olímpica of Montjuïc was one of the four sites where the Olympic
Games were held in 1992. It is t is located next to the Olympic Stadium
which includes a series of sports facilities that can hold up to 17,000
people, and the Picornell swimming pools, which are currently open to
the public.The Olympic Stadium was renovated in 1992 and displays the Galeria Olímpica, a permanent exhibition and an information center about the Olympic Games and the sites where they were held.
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Pueblo Español |
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The
Pueblo
Español is a reconstruction of about 100 of the monuments and buildings
that are most renowned in Spain. This complex was built between 1965 and
1967 and allows the visitor to experience all of Spain while staying in
one place. Streets, squares, monuments, restaurants, bars and demonstrations of popular customs of the different Spanish towns, along with a demonstration of artistry and food are principal attractions. All visitors are recommended to get a map at the entrance and follow the marked routes so that they don't get confused and don't miss any of the monuments. |
