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MNAC, short for the National Art Museum of Catalonia, is one of Barcelona's most celebrated art galleries as it is home to the biggest collection of Catalan art in the world. Located in the Palau Nacional in Montjuic Hills, it was inaugurated in 1990. Originally used as a pavilion for the World Fair hosted by Barcelona in 1929, it has to be closed for renovations and was reopened in 1997.

If you are an art enthusiast, at National Art Museum of Catalonia, you will find art exhibited at its best. From the 11th century in the form of paintings, the articles displayed here are simply outstanding. You can also enjoy the huge assortment of ivory or wood sculptures featured here all the way from the Gothic era to the contemporary art. Art faced many transformations during this time, from neoclassicism to realism and finally modernism.

Housing the biggest collection of frescoes filling the rooms, the National Art Museum of Catalonia safeguards valuables from the vestibules of 29 churches so as to protect them from any damage. In addition, in the National Art Museum of Catalonia, you will also find smaller yet spectacular collections of Barouque and Renaissance.

If you have been into coin collection since your childhood, you are in for a big surprise. National Art Museum of Catalonia has a numismatics section that includes a collection of 134000 coins, medals and paper money with some as old as 6 century BC. Not only are these items antique, they are associated with some of the most momentous moments in history.

Enlightening you on all types of art, National Art Museum of Catalonia has sections that are individually dedicated to drawings, prints, posters and photography. The notables of the museum also include the huge paintings, panel paintings, carvings, metal and enamel works that dates back to 13th century.

Displayed in the National Art Museum of Catalonia are the eccentric fusions of figurative arts and their typologies and techniques that never fail to catch the eyes of the tourists. The National Art Museum of Catalonia also shows the evolution of the 'Virgin Mary' in European structure.

Not just dedicated to ancient art, here you will also find Catalan arts from the more recent 19th and 20th century. You will also find out about the different tendencies and art movements that were initiated in different points in time for various purposes.
For those who wish to learn more about the Catalan art, there is a library and archive and this National Art Museum of Catalonia also holds temporary exhibitions in order to spread mass awareness about the art form. In short, a trip to National Art Museum of Catalonia can be the experience of a lifetime for anyone.

Where to stay?

I recommend to book online accommodation Barcelona in advance.

How to arrive:
The MNAC is located in front of Plaça Espanya: Metro Red Line 1 and Green L3
• Buses: Bus Parc de Montjuïc (Av. de Maria Cristina-MNAC)
50 (Av. De l'Estadi/Piscines Picornell)
13 (Av. Marquès de Comillas/Poble Espanyol)
55 (Museu MNAC/Museu Etnològic)
37, 57 y 157 (Pl. Esanya-Av. Paral•lel)
fins a Pl. d'Espanya 9, 27, 30, 37, 56,57, 65, 79, 109, 157, 165
• Bus Turístic MNAC
• FGCL8, S33, S4, S8, R5, R6 (Espanya Station)

The Passeig de Gracia is a magnificent avenue in Barcelona and one of the most famous streets of the Catalan capital.

The 1.5 km long Passeig de Gracia is located in the Eixample district, connecting on his way to the city districts the disctrict Ciutat Vella in the southeast with the northwest district Gracia. It starts at Plaça de Catalunya and at the corner of Ronda de Sant Pere and ends near the Plaça de Joan Carles I and Avinguda Diagonal. In its course the street Passeig de Gracia crosses other important of the city, such as the Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Carrer d´Arago.

Sights

The avenue is flanked by many houses, built in the late 19th and early 20th Century by Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926), Josep Puig i Cadafalch (1867-1956) and Lluís Domènech i Montaner (1850-1923).

There the architectural ensemble of the Illa de la Discordia is represented between Carrer del Consell de Cent and Carrer d'Arago, further more the Casa Lleo Morera, Casa Batllo (1904-1906) and Casa Amatller (1898) are represented on the street.
But the most famous house on the street is the Casa Milà (also called "La Pedrera") built in 1906-1910.

Shops

Aside from being one of the best places to see Catalan Modernist architecture, this avenue is one of the major streets for shopping in Barcelona. All national and international fashion houses have their boutique here. Among prestigious designers, you will find Adolfo Dominguez, Loewe, Chanel, Yves-Saint-Laurent, Hermès, Laurel. Foreign brands, such as Ermenegildo Zegna, Max Mara, Escada and Armand Bassi stand beside Spanish ones such as Purificación García, Camper and Loewe. Even more accessible brands like Mango, Globe, Benetton and Laura Ashley.

How to get to Passeig de Gracia

You can take the Metro of Barcelona with the red line L1 and descend in Plaça de Catalunya (intersection L1 with the lines, L6 and L7) , from there you can walk to the Passeig de Gracia which is just 2 minutes away. Or you can take the L3 and descend in Passeig de Gracia station (intersection with the lines L2 and L4 and connection to the Rodalies and regional station Passeig de Gracia) or at diagonal station (crossing the line L5)which is the station at the end of the street. The yellow line L4 also provides a stop at Passeig de Gracia. On the surface there is also great density of buses.

 You want to visit Barcelona in a different way, you don´t want to go by tourist buses or by bike? Then think about Barcelona GoCar! These little yellow cars you see in the city centre you will spend a moment of your holiday in Barcelona in a diverting way.

What is Gocar? Why is it offered?

With GoCar Barcelona you can visit the city in a mini car with an integrated guide! In fact these little yellow cars are provided with GPS and serve as tour guide as they tell you stories about all the monuments, places, tourist places of Barcelona. GoCar makes your your stay in Barcelona unforgettable, especially if you book additionally a perftectly located Barcelona apartment.

 The GoCar offer two types of tours, you can choose the order in which you want to see the monuments. The tours last two to three hours. With an original visit in Barcelona you will discover the touristic areas of Barcelona's most famous Ramblas, the Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell and the Camp Nou. Or you can choose to have an original tour downtown in Barcelona. You will then visit the old part of Barcelona where you can drive through in the narrow streets with your GoCar Barcelona.

Prices of a GoCar trip:

First hour: 35 €

Second hour: 25 €

For every additional hour: 20 €

Whole day: 99 €

How to order a GoCar in Barcelona?

By telephone: Book GoCar Barcelona 902 301 333
Online Booking: from 2 hours before your GoCar trip: 23bis rue Freixures bajo, Barcelona, 08003 Spain.

 
The GoCar gives you the oppurtunity to visit the city of Barcelona in a comfortable way, either in love or with a friend. You can use it from 9 to 21h in summer and in winter times from 10 to 19h.

Where to stay during your visit in Barcelona?

The most convenient and also the most attractive thing is to book a holiday apartment in Barcelona city center. Find a cheap holiday rental Barcelona in the Gothic Quarter or in the El Borne; these district are ideal for your holiday in Barcelona.

From the 26th to the 28^th of May the Primavera Sound 2011 takes place at Parc del Forum. This is the perfect oppurtunity for a short trip to Barcelona with a combination of the visit to the event.

At the Primavera Sound Festival 2011, national and international bands perform from various kinds of genres, including well-known artists in Rock& Pop, gruge, electronic music, and hardcore bands from the extreme rock scene. There are no campgrounds, so we recommend you to stay in a closely situated apartment in Barcelona.

This year the "Flaming Lips", "Sufjan Stevens "and " Animal Collective " are on the list. This year the event takes place at the Poble Espanyol on 25th and 29^th of May, among others "Echo & the Bunnymen, and Mercury Rev. are planning to perform.

 In addition, a lot of popular DJ's provide the perfect atmosphere and the best sounds.
The Primavera Sound Festival is accessible with the yellow metro line L4, the Metro station is El Maresme Forum and is very close to the sea.

If you're planning to visit the famous event we recommend you to book either a cheap Barcelona holiday apartment or a centrally located Hotel Barcelona for example Las Ramblas.

Ticket prices:

By the 15^th of April, you can purchase festival tickets and daily tickets for the price of 175 € and 70 € (+ Booking fee). From the 16th April the Festival Festival tickets and a day pass cost 180 € and 75 € (+ Booking fee).
The price of festival tickets and day tickets at the box office amount € 190 and 80 €.

Ticket sales are sold in NetWorker Tick Tack, CD Drome Barcelona & Madrid in stores, Fnac France, Seeticket UK via PayPal on the official homepage of Primavera Sound Festival 2011.

Have you thought about spending your summer holidays in Costa Daurada? If you prefer spending your holidays at one of the most popular beaches, I recommend you to book an accommodation in Sitges . In this town with 26.000 habitants and only 35 kilometers from Barcelona, you can go to 17 different clean and sandy beaches.

Did you knew that Sitges is also called the St. Tropez of Spain? This is due to the property prices which are similar to the most expensive European cities. Another reason for this is the setting of the sea and the surrounding of the Parc Natural de Garraf.The seaside village Garraf is located between Sitges and Castellfels.Compared to the other beaches of Barcelona, it is the most quiet one and there for an ideal place for families, as it is already famous among local families. You will also find there nice restaurants with a view on the bay.

In general, the beaches of Sitges are lively, clean and busy. You are likely to feel relaxed on all of Sitges's beaches. With an apartment in Sitges you can easily bring a parasol and make sure that you bring your sun cream. The beaches provide very little natural shade and in the summer months the sun is very strong.

If you are looking for particular beaches, you may also be able to find what you want. Besides to the family beaches, sitges has gay-friendly and nudist beaches. Below I listed all of the beaches in Sitges, providing more detailed information.

List of all beaches in Sitges:

Platja Sant Sebastiá

This beach is popular amongst all groups of people. It stands more on its own than the beaches at the other side of the church.

Platja de la Fragata

Most popular beach with families and overlooked by the town's whitewashed church. For the children there are volleyball nets and pedalo to hire.

Platja de la Ribera  

One of the large beaches, which is busy as it is close to the town. It is for any kind of group.

Platja d'Aiguadolç

Sitges' most eastern beach. it is popular with both nudists and those in swimwear.

Platja dels Balmains  

One of the three beaches that is to the east of the Sitges Church. It is mostly nudist and offers a great view with mountains.

Platja de la Rodona

The town's main gay beach which is always very busy.

Platja de l'Estanyol

 Another long and busy beach, popular with all groups of people.

Platja de la Riera Xica   

A rather narrow and long beach. It is popular with all groups.

Platja de la Barra

This beach is slightly more of a cove and is towards the edge of town so it can often be less crowded than the more central beaches. It is popular with all groups.

Platja de Terramar

Another slightly less bust beach due to its location and due to the distance from the city centre. It is popular with all groups.

Platja de les Anquines

A beach, which is small and in a cove. A good option if you are looking for some peace and quiet. It is popular with all groups.

How to get to Sitges

Sitges is very close to the Barcelona International Airport. During the high season, you can catch a train from the Barcelona Sants station. You don´t need to buy tickets in advance, since as many as 4 trains leave every hour. Catch the train at the Passeig de Gràcia metro station towards "Vilanova / St Vicenç." It will take you approximately 25 minutes to reach Sitges beaches by train.

The Barrio Gotico Barcelona is the historic center of the city of Barcelona.  It is composed of small typical streets where you can walk for your holidays in Barcelona apartment without any problem because the Gothic district is a pedestrian area.

To spend your Barcelona holidays, we advise you to book a Barcelona apartment in the Barrio Gotico because you will be 10 minutes by walk from Plaça Catalunya and 10 minutes away from Barcelona beaches. You can even find a cheap Barcelona apartment in the Barrio Gotico Barcelona.

A lot of touristic sites are in the Barrio Gotico Barcelona as the church Santa Maria del Mar, the Picasso museum, the Plaça Jaume, the Plaza Reial. Thus, stay in Barcelona accommodation in the Barrio Gotico can save you a lot of time. For architecture lovers, the old buildings and streets will make you happy in the barrio Gotico Barcelona.

You will find in the Barrio Gotico Barcelona all what you need for your Barcelona holidays, restaurants, shops, supermarkets. On the Paseo del Borne you will even find a shop open late the evenings to do your shopping after a day of visits and prepare a good dinner in your Barcelona apartment.

If you prefer go out from your Barcelona apartment, there are several restaurants, tapas bars where you can eat the traditional tapas.

The best restaurant Barcelona for burgers and fast food is in the Barrio Gotico Barcelona. It is the Pim Pam Plats Barcelona or Pim Pam Burger where everything is home made. Dishes are done in front of you and are delicious.

If you want just a snack, stop at a terrace in one of the bars of the Barrio Gotico Barcelona and eat an artisanal ice cream or a chocolate waffle in terrace.

The Barrio Gotico Barcelona is close to the sea, you can go out from your Barcelona apartment in the evening for a walk on the Vell Port Barcelona and go in a typical bars of the Carrer Sant Carles to be mixed with Catalan and Spanish people and drink cheap and good beer or you can go for all the day to Barceloneta and picknick on the beach.

The metro stop of the Barrio Gotico Barcelona is Jaume I on the green line. Thus you can visit the Barrio Gotico and the touristic sites of Barcelona.

Everything is made in the Barrio Gotico Barcelona to let you spend wonderful holidays in Barcelona accommodation.

  The Chocolate museum Barcelona has at one's disposal 600 m² in the city center of Barcelona which will delight the gourmands for their Barcelona holidays in Barcelona apartment.

The gourmands visitors will taste the sweetness of the chocolate for their Barcelona holidays.

The chocolate museum Barcelona also called Museu de la Xocolatain catalán or Museo del Chocolate in spanish is the first in Catalunya. It was open in 2000 and can reach until 92 000 visitors by yeat like in 2007. He was created by the regional pastry corporation of Barcelona which wanted to propose something new, an innovative museum.

The chocolate museum Barcelona that you can visit for a walk in the gothic district, the Barrio Gotico tries to become international thanks to its expositions and the high number of activities proposed.

If you like chocolate, it is the place for you for your Barcelona holidays. The chocolate museum Barcelona proposes workshops for children.

The workshops of the chocolate museum are the following:

The chocolate artists: This activity is proposed for children from 4 to 12 years old. It costs 6.85 euro for one hour activity. The aim of the animation is to create a figurine in chocolate helped by chocolate professionals.

The discover way of the cacao: The children from 6 to 12 will discover for 7.5 euros through games the evolution and history of the chocolate for one hour.

The Fabulous history of the deesse Xispeta of the Cacao : For the children from 3 to 6 years, a visit through theater and stories enable to enter in the chocolate world for 6.85 euros.

Do not miss the chocolate sculptures for your holidays in Barcelona apartment: you will find fictive personage, monuments from Lucky Luck, the Camp Nou, Asterix, Bob the sponge to the salamander fountain of the Park Guell.

You can also do the guided tour of the chocolate museum Barcelona to discover the origine of the museum, the fabrication of the chocolate and to taste the best chocolates of Barcelona for your holidays in Barcelona apartment.

If you come to the chocolate museum Barcelona, walk in the small streets of the Barrio Gotico. To enjoy both the chocolate museum and the Si vous venez au musee du chocolat, balladez-vous dans les petites ruelles du Barrio Gotico, we our advice is to book now a Barcelona apartment in the Barrio Gotico.

Opening hours

Monday - Saturday:10am to 7 pm

Sunday: 10am to 3pm

Price of the chocolate museum Barcelona:

ticket: 4,30 €

group ticket : 3,50 €

Adress of the chocolate museum Barcelona - Museu de la Xocolata

Adresse :

Plaça Pons I Clerch, S/N

08003 Barcelona

Phone number Chocolate museum Barcelona:

              932 687 878       

If you want to see the Spain and its architecture but in one shot, el Poble Espanyol is a place where you have to go. You don't have time to visit the all Spain, come to spend your holiday in Barcelona because El Poble Espanyol, the Spanish village is in Barcelona. Book now your accommodation Barcelona to visit a synthesis of all the Spanish architecture.

To save more time, you can book your apartment Barcelona close to the Poble Espanyol. An apartment Barcelona close to the Poble Espanyol is a convenient location because it is close to the center and it is a good area to stay in Barcelona.

First built for the international exhibition of 1929, the Spanish village in the city of Barcelona of 49,000 square meters had to represent all the architecture of the Iberian Peninsula. It had to serve as an artisanal show window of Spain with its 117 buildings, cities and squares reproduce at the scale. But the village weirdly had an expiration date, the date of the end of the universal exposition.

The four architects Ramon Reventós, Francesc Folguera, Xavier Nogués et Miquel Utrillo did several trips and collected a lot of pictures from more than 1600 cities and villages of Spain to be able to do the synthesis of the Spanish architecture.

The Poble Espanyol Barcelona was so successful that people protested against the destruction of the spanish village. Thus, el Poble Espanyol is still alive. It represents the architecture of all the diferent regions of Spain, it is the opportunity to see all the Spanish architecture for your spanish holiday in Barcelona.

What you can do in the Poble Espanyol:

The spanish village built on the collines of Montjuïc offers an incredible experience. Many artisans are there to show you their arts, pottery, textil, leather, jewellery. It is a great place of shopping. The fondation Fran Daurel which is in the Poble Espanyol proposes an important collection of art (Picasso, Dali...)

You could walk free in the Poble Espanyol, discover the spanish architecture, the artisans, you will also find a lot of restaurants.

El Poble Espanyol is also a place to be for night life, it is open until 4 a.m. on Friday and 5 a.m. on Saturday.

Price of the entrance for the spanish village:

The ticket costs 8,90 euros for adults, 5,60 euros for children (<12 ans)

The night ticket costs 5,50 euros.

How get to the Poble Espanyol:

- By metro: ligne 1 and ligne 3, Espanya stop

- By bus: lignes 13, 50 and 61

No doubt, you will enjoy the spanish village for your Barcelona holiday.

If you walk slowly from the Sagrada Familia on the Avinguda de Gaudí, after around 4 crossroads, you will encounter another masterpiece of Barcelona's architecture: the Hospital Sant Pau Barcelona.

The Hospital Sant Pau Barcelona was built from 1901 and 1930 with designs from Lluis Domenech i Montaner, who also designed the Palau de la Musica Barcelona. And indeed you can see the similarity of style that both buildings possess. Today is the Hospital Sant Pau Barcelona with the Palau de la Musica a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been used as a hospital until 2009. If you plan to spend your holidays in Barcelona, you should not forget this masterpiece of architecture and style when you stay in your Barcelona accommodation. The Hospital Sant Pau is often overlooked by many, but is absolutely worth a visit.

Although at the moment tours are not available due to restorative works being done, the Hospital Sant Pau Barcelona is nevertheless worth a visit. The architectural work is detailed and fascinating to observe, from the inside as well as from the outside, so also the façade of the Hospital Sant Pau in Barcelona is worth the attention. If you book Barcelona accommodation near the hospital, you can even see it as often as you want.

The World Heritage hospital is located in the Horta-Guinardo district of Barcelona, in the north of the city. It is easy to access during holidays in Barcelona, as there are different metro stations and busses near the hospital. This makes the hospital one of the sights in Barcelona with a good connection, an important factor when staying in your Barcelona accommodation.

To reach the Hospital Sant Pau Barcelona, you can take the blue metro line L5 and step out at Sant Pau (Dos de Maig), or you can take the yellow line L4 and step out at Guinardo.

In order to reach the hospital sight by bus, you can take the following bus lines in Barcelona: 15, 19, 20, 35, 45, 47, 50, 51, 92, 117 or 192.

But what I recommend you if you like to walk around the beautiful architecture of Barcelona with its nice streets and avenues during your holidays in Barcelona, is to start your tour at the Sagrada Familia and then walk towards the Hospital Sant Pau Barcelona. This way, you can enjoy two sights in Barcelona in one tour, because the distance between the two sights (which are both UNESCO World Heritages Sites) is very small.

To kill two birds with a stone and enjoy two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one walk, you should take the blue L5 metro line or the purple L2 line and step out at the Sagrada Familia Barcelona. Then, after admiring Gaudi's masterpiece with its fascinating architecture, go to the Avinguda Gaudi, directly next to the Sagrada Familia. It is the avenue lined with trees at is sites, running diagonally and crossed by Carrer de la Marina and Carrer de Provença (there is also a gas station, as a help).

Then you can walk comfortably along the wide street, passing cute and nice shops, restaurants and bars, maybe also stop by and enjoy some tapas.

After around 4 crossways, you will reach the Hospital Sant Pau Barcelona and can admire another one of Barcelona's many sights during your stay in Barcelona accommodation!

During your stay in accommodation in Barcelona you have the chance to visit a lot of different sights, and when you plan to stroll around the Poblenou and El Borne area in Barcelona, you can also visit the famous Arc de Triomf in Barcelona.

The Arc de Triomf is, like the name suggests, a triumphal arch in Barcelona with interesting architecture and style. It was built by Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas for the Universal Exhibition in 1888 and is made of red brick and detailed ornaments, with an inscription reading Barcelona welcomes the nations.

When booking an apartment in Barcelona near the Arc de Triomf, you not only have the benefit of staying in accommodation in Barcelona directly near the famous sight in Barcelona, but you also have a metro station of the same name near you. This makes it an excellent idea for Barcelona holidays in Spain, especially because you can use the Arc de Triomf Barcelona as a starting point for a small tour around the city.

To get to the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona, the easiest way is to have accommodation in Barcelona in an apartment in Barcelona near the Arc de Triomf, but of course you can reach this wonderful triumphal arch by means of public transport.

The most convenient solution is to take the red metro line L1 and step out at Arc de Triomf metro station in Barcelona, because you will directly see the impressing monument when you leave the metro.

If you prefer to take the bus, you can use the lines 39, 40, 41, 42, 51 and 141 and step out at Passeig de Lluís Companys-Arc de Triomf. It will be hard not to miss this station, because the bus stop is next to the Arc de Triomf and you can see it early enough in advance!

If you decide to see the beautiful Arc de Triomf Barcelona during your stay in an apartment in Barcelona, let me give you my personal recommendation for a tour around Arc de Triomf. It is a nice suggestion, because you can see many breathtaking sights in Barcelona in one walk or tour, which saves you a lot of time.

So for the Arc de Triomf walking tour in Barcelona, we use the of course the Arc de Triomf Barcelona as our starting point. If you don't stay in an apartment in Barcelona near Arc de Triomf, make sure to get from your accommodation in Barcelona to the triumphal arch with the transport system you prefer, as mentioned above.

As one of the most intriguing sights in Barcelona, you should take your time and explore the details of the façade of the Arc de Triomf, which is very detailed, with different sculptures and ornaments. It is really impressing to stand directly beneath the arch and look up fully acknowledging the impressive height of the sight.

Next to that, you can enjoy a comfortable walk along the promenade that starts at the Arc de Triompf. The promenade is lined by palm trees and you can often see people from young to old sitting on the sides and enjoying life. In summer, sometimes there are concerts held on this promenade.

After strolling around the pleasant walk and passing a wonderful statue with an angel on top of it, you will stand in front of the Parc de la Ciutadella (you might want to read my article about the Parc de la Ciutadella Barcelona to know what you can admire in this park), which is a green sanctuary and a famous sight on its own.

Replenish your health and sit down on one of the many benches or even on the green grass if you prefer. You can visit the famous fountain in the Parc de la Ciutadella, the Catalan Parliament or even the Barcelona Zoo, which all of which are located within the boundaries of this park.

When you like to see even more, after you enjoyed the park, you can use the exit next to the entrance to the Barcelona Zoo and take a walk on the Passeig de Colom, which will lead you along beautiful buildings with impressive architecture to the famous statue of Christopher Columbus, at the end of Las Ramblas.

You see, booking an apartment in Barcelona near the Arc de Triomf Barcelona is an outstanding choice of accommodation in Barcelona, because you are in a good position and central in Barcelona, and with the tour along the city you will see a lot of sights in Barcelona!

The Montjuic Mountain in Barcelona is the location for many important sights and facilities, like the Olympic Stadium or Estadi Olimpic, at its foot the famous Palau Nacional where the Museum of Catalan Arts is located or the Palau Sant Jordi, popular location for many concerts. But there is also the Botanical Garden of Barcelona, or Jardi Botanic!

The Botanical Garden of Barcelona has a large collection of mainly Mediterranean plants, but also from other countries. It has around 1500 different types of plants in general! The garden's main goal is to protect the rich diversity of plants and to promote education about the influences and effects today's world, especially the changing climate and environment pollution caused by humans, have on the wonderful world of plants.

Therefore there are tours organized for school groups, touristical groups staying in Barcelona holiday rentals and private groups. But of course, another goal is to give visitors the chance to see and admire the incredibly diverse flora exhibited in the Botanical Garden of Barcelona!

Spending time and walking around in the botanical garden is a wonderful chance to recreate and replenish during your stay in a Barcelona apartment if you need a break from sightseeing in Barcelona!

To ease your tour through the park during your stay in one of the Barcelona holiday rentals, the Botanical Garden of Barcelona is divided into 5 sections, each representing a different country or region of origin, which have a eco system resembling the Mediterranean one, which is logical because the exotic plants have to grow in this region of Spain, too!

The Mediterranean Basin is home to, as the name suggests, Mediterranean plants from Italy to the Balearics to Morocco to the Canaries.

The second area is the Chilean Mediterranean Area, with plants from the desert regions of Chile as well as woodland plants.

The South Africa Mediterranean area is the smallest part, but nevertheless worth a visit if you are staying in your Barcelona apartment. The plants here are used to a wet climate thanks to the many monsoons and rain fall seasons, which is why this part is very interesting. The rare plants are wonderful to see and to explore!

In the Botanical Garden of Barcelona, the California Area gives you detailed insight about the flora of Californa and Mexico. It has a lot of similarities with the Mediterranean plant world, which you can explore by your own during your stay in a Barcelona holiday rental.

Last but not least is the Australian Area representing the Australian Mediterranean world of plants. Exotic and rare flowers from the north as well as the south of Australia, one of the sights of this Botanical Garden of Barcelona you should not miss!

You see, the Botanical Garden of Barcelona is absolutely worth a visit if you are staying in one of the many quality Barcelona holiday rentals. It gives you the possibility to enjoy recreation and relaxation in a wonderful park on top of the Montjuic Mountain in Barcelona.

To get to the Botanical Garden or Jardi Botanic in Barcelona, you can take the red L1 or green L3 and step out at Plaza Espanya, then walk up the hill to the Botanical Garden. You can also use the bus lines 50, 55 and 193, which will bring you closer to the park.

Address:

C/ Dr. Font i Quer 2
Parc of Montjuïc
08038 Barcelona

The opening times vary according to the season, but they are listed at the official Botanical Garden of Barcelona site.

And the best thing is; every Sunday from 15:00 until 20:00 the entry is free, as well as the whole day of the last Sunday of the month!

With visiting the Botanical Garden of Barcelona, you can enjoy the comfort of staying in a Barcelona apartment and at the same time traveling to exotic continents like Australia!

Barcelona is a paradise for chocolate, you see. There are facilities for every kind of chocolate, whether you want to learn more about history in de Chocolate Museum Barcelona, want to see chocolate as a form of art with Oriol Balaguer, or just want to enjoy tasteful and exotic dishes during your chocolate Barcelona holidays in the Xocoa, Cacao Sampaka or in one of the many churrerias along the streets. Be sure to spend a wonderful culinary time with all the chocolate in Barcelona!  

Taking place every year on the last weekend in January, the exciting Sa Pobla Festival takes place in the Gracia quarter in Barcelona. During the Sa Pobla Festival in Barcelona, people dress up in costumes, often as red devils, and play drums to honour San Antoni.

Dancing around bonfires with drum music this bizarre event reminds you of secret medieval rituals, but it is an experience in Barcelona you should not miss during holidays in a Barcelona apartment in Gracia.

However, as scary and funny looking as this event in Barcelona might seem, the Sa Pobla Festival in Barcelona is held in honour to the patron saint of animals, the earlier mentioned San Antoni and therefore is really a good festival in Barcelona.

The Sa Pobla Festival in Barcelona is celebrated heavily also on the Balearic Islands, on Ibiza, Menorca and especially Majorca on the 17^th January, known as San Antoni Festival. And with the Gracia Quarter of Barcelona having a large population with Majorca origins, it is no wonder that Sa Pobla Festival is also celebrated in Gracia, Barcelona. (Read here about San Antoni Festival Majorca)

But if you want to visit the Sa Pobla Festival during your Barcelona holidays, keep in mind that during the warm and funny atmosphere at the festival, people traditionally shout and sing not always age appropriate verses and phrases while dancing around the fires.

However, what you can also expect at the Sa Pobla Festival in Barcelona is the celebration of Majorca culture as well, perfect if you want to spend your holidays in Barcelona, but also want to get to know about other parts in Spain, or if you want to experience Majorca traditions and events.  Of course the traditional correfoc (fireruns) of Barcelona are part of this exceptional event in Barcelona.

Typical dishes during the Sa Pobla are the sobresada, a cake made with meat inside and the espinagada, another cake but with vegetables and eel.  This event symbolizes the metropolitan feel of Barcelona, this time connected with Majorca culture and with the location in Gracia, known to be the artistic quarter of Barcelona; this experience should not be missed during your Barcelona holidays in Spain.

If you stay in your Gracia apartment in Barcelona, you can also visit other sights in Barcelona. The Park Guell is also famous in this area and you should not forget to visit this sight. The park is located at a hill, so it can be a little bit strenuous to arrive at the park. Read my article about the Park Guell in Barcelona to find out how to get there more easily.

If you decide to visit the Sa Pobla Festival in Barcelona or the Gracia district in general, take the green L3 metro and step out at Fontana, which is located quite central in Gracia. On the other hand, if you like to take walks and admire the architecture of Barcelona buildings, especially in the artsy Gracia, you can step out at Diagonal metro station (crossed by the blue L5, green L3 and brown/dark blue L7) and start your tour there.

The Sa Poble Festival in Barcelona in January is a pleasure every year, celebrating not only the San Antonio saint, but also Majorcan traditions in Barcelona's Gracia district. Prepare yourself to dress up as a devil and dance around the fire during this Barcelona event in your Barcelona holidays!

As December is near, let me give you an overview over the most known and famous Christmas Markets 2010 in Barcelona. I already mentioned a few, but here now a summary you can use to best plan your Barcelona holidays in Spain in one of the wonderful holiday rental apartments.

Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market 2010

27th November - 23rd December 2010

I already wrote about the Fira de Santa Llucia in Barcelona here, so read this for more information (and how to get there). The Fira de Santa Llucia is the oldest Christmas Market in Barcelona and you should make it your highest priority to visit this wonderful antique market. It takes place next to the Cathedral de Barcelona and therefore has a perfect location.

Fira de Nadal Sagrada Familia 2010

Beginning of December - 24th December 2010

This Christmas Market is also nice and charming, it is held directly next to the Sagrada Familia. This gives you the possibility to kill two birds with one stone during your stay in your Barcelona holiday rental apartment; you can visit the famous sight of Barcelona and enjoy the cozy market. Read my previous entry about the Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Familia here, also to find out how to get to the Sagrada Familia easily.

Fira de Reis a la Gran Via 2010

18th December 2010 - 5th January 2011

This Fira de Reis a la Gran Via is also a very important Christmas market in Barcelona. You can buy a lot of toys and sweets, which make wonderful souvenirs for friends or family! The Fira de Reis is also called St Thomas and Kings (Sant Tomas i Reis) or the Twelfth Night Fair. This Christmas markets help the Three Kings to find toys and sweets they give to children on January 6^th (that's the day Spanish children get their presents). Every day it takes place from 10:00 a.m. until 21:00 p.m. and on the last day even until 03:00 a.m!

To get to this fair, take best the red line L1 until Rocafort or Universitat and enjoy walking on the streets of la Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes.

Fira de Brocanters Christmas market 2010

every Thursday 2010

This Antique Christmas Market, the Fira de Brocanters offers you antique objects you can buy and enjoy. The good thing about the Fira de Brocanters is that it takes place during the whole year, so if you are not able to walk through this Christmas market during your Barcelona holidays, you do not miss something and can see it later.

It takes places near Plaza Catalunya, so you should take the green L3, red L1 or purple L2 and step out at Plaza Catalunya.

With this information, plan your Barcelona holiday early enough in advance and experience the spirit of Christmas while watching these wonderful and exciting Christmas Markets!

One of the most famous parks in Barcelona is of course the Park Guell, or Parc Güell in Catalan, located at the hill El Carmel in de district of Gracia in Barcelona. Spending your Barcelona holidays in the famous city is not complete without visiting the Park Güell!

As you already surely know, recreation during your Barcelona holidays is very enjoyable in the many parks of the city (e.g. in the Parc de la Ciutadella in Barcelona). And the Park Güell is absolutely worth a visit. The Park Guell was built from 1900 to 1914 by the famous Antoni Gaudi originally for the industrialist Count Eusebi Güell, as a housing site with many villas and buildings with a wonderful architecture.

The inspiration came from the English planned garden cities, surrounded by Barcelona nature and plants to avoid the side effects of industrialization such as smoke from the factories in Barcelona.

If you want to see the place Gaudí lived in or not, the Park Guell Barcelona should be visited during your Barcelona holidays, because you do not have to pay entry for that and can enjoy the wonderful Barcelona weather and sight from the hill. Of course the best solution would be a Barcelona Park Guell apartment, but also other apartments and holiday rentals in Barcelona are suitable.

There are different entries, but if you start at the main entrance to the Park Güell Barcelona, you immediately see the colorful dragon or lizard statue designed by Gaudi at the stairs leading upstairs to a terrace. This is said to be the most photographed part of Barcelona! There is also a fountain with little fish in it.

If you follow the stairs you find the famous terrace in the Park Guell Barcelona, the main point of the park. From this terrace you have an amazing view over the city of Barcelona and the sea. Sometimes music is played on the terrace and you can enjoy dancing in the Park Guell.

But you can also enjoy the famous Barcelona weather during your Barcelona holidays! The whole terrace is designed beautifully with mosaics on all walls. Be sure to look at them when you are visiting the Park Güell in Barcelona!

There are also different ways and footpaths you should follow to see the statues supporting the terrace walls! There are designed like trees and really beautiful. Also the footpaths leading away from the terrace and more around the hill should not be missed if you truly want to experience the Park Guell!

There are many wonderful plants and trees at the sides of the paths, leading to little stairs and fountains, to a place with benches and tables for a picknick or to two other buildings which fit wonderful in the park. If you walk long enough, you can also reach the forest area, which is more wild but also beautiful to wander in.

To get best to the Park Güell Barcelona and experience an unforgettable stay during your Barcelona holidays, you can best use the metro. Take the green L3 and step out at Lesseps or the yellow L4 until Alfons X (which is actually located directly at another park, the Parc de les Aigües) and then head towards the park.

However, be prepared for a strenuous walk for about 20 minutes up the hill before you reach the Park Güell. However, I have a nice tip for you: If you take the L3 green line and step out at Vallcarca (near the Parc del Turó del Putget), and then head directly towards the Park Guell, you will find some escalators leading to a site entrance of the park.

With all this information, be prepared for wonderful Barcelona holidays if you visit the Park Guell Barcelona!

Besides the wonderful Fira de Santa Llucia, Barcelona offers another Christmas Market 2010: the Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Familia!

Starting in December until the 24th 2010, the Fira de Nadal Christmas Market 2010 will be held directly in front of the Sagrada Familia, Gaudis famous unfinished masterpiece. That makes an unique chance to enjoy Christmas holidays in Barcelona, the wonderful city at the Mediterranean coast. In case you would like to spend your holiday in Barcelona during Christmas, you should as always book your Barcelona holiday rental in advance, so that you can enjoy and plan your holiday abroad perfectly.

Compared to the Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market in Barcelona, the Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Familia Christmas market 2010 is smaller and much younger than its bigger sister. But it is nevertheless worth a visit during your vacation in Barcelona.

The first Fira de Nadal at Sagrada Familia was held in 1962, next to the Cathedral and spreading out to the near park and streets.  With every year, it grew bigger (starting only with three little stands) and is now one of the main attractions during Christmas in Barcelona.

Of course, the location at the famous Sagrada Familia makes the Fira de Nadal Christmas market 2010 in Barcelona very special, too. And it is also very suitable that the most famous nativity scene is depicted at the Sagrada Familia! So why don't you appreciate the wonderful scene and visit the Christmas market while on holidays in Barcelona?

At the Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Familia 2010 Christmas Market in Barcelona you can walk through the lovely decorated streets and enjoy the handcrafted pieces. Usually you can buy jewellery and ornaments, but also decoration and clothes, which also are excellent souvenirs for your friends and family!

But of course you can also buy Christmas gifts for yourself. Or, if you really want to experience a traditional Catalan Christmas and use the Fira de Nadal Christmas market at Sagrada Familia in Barcelona for that, why don't you take care for your Tio de Nadal and wait until he drops something out for you on Christmas day?

However, the Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Familia 2010 Christmas market in Barcelona is easily accessible by metro, due to its location directly next to Gaudis Sagrada Familia. It is relative central, you just have to take the blue L5 or the purple L2 and step out at Sagrada Familia.

And if you want to wander around the streets of Barcelona in winter, you can also walk slowly to other Christmas markets in the city. The Fira de Santa Llucia is located at the Cathedral de Barcelona, which is a piece to walk, but you can always take a break and make a stop in the many Barcelona bars.

So if you spend your holiday in Barcelona, definitely visit the Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Familia 2010 Christmas Market in Barcelona!

Christmas time is near, and while you consider spending your Christmas holiday abroad, think about going for a Christmas  holiday in Spain to visit the Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market 2010 in Barcelona starting from November  27^th to December 23^rd at the Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter!

The Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market in Barcelona is one of the oldest Christmas markets in Spain. The first official mention of this market was in 1786, but probably it is much older. It is a part of the rich culture and traditions of Barcelona and if you are on vacation in Barcelona on that time, you should visit it.

Considering the fact that the Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market 2010 is from 27^th November to 23^rd December, it should be easy to find good Barcelona holiday rentals during that time. You can either book online a Barcelona hotel for a weekend or a Barcelona apartment for a week if you fully want to enjoy the Christmas market in this wonderful city!

  During the Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market in Barcelona you can find up to 300 different stalls, where you can buy little figurines for your nativity scene called "figuritas de Belén". Belén is the Spanish name for a crib as well as Bethlehem. These beautiful handcrafted figures have their own charm and make also a perfect souvenir for your friends and family! You can also buy greenery and plants to decorate your home with and furthermore you find other crafts to admire and gaze at.

Usually you can also participate in different events, such as making your own figurine, watch a giant Tio figure or listen to Christmas carols and stories and enjoying performances. The Tió de Nadal, or Christmas log is also a wonderful tradition and custom in Barcelona! Be sure to buy one at the Fira de Santa Llucia to bring it back to your home. If you feed it every day and cover it at night to make him comfortable, who knows...maybe you get some delicious candies, nuts or the traditional turron on Christmas day! It is similar to the chocolate calendars found in some countries of Europe.

But did you know that in Spain, the children do not get any presents until January 6^th? On this day, they wait for the Three Kings to bring them presents. So no Santa Claus in Spain!

However, if you want to spend your Christmas holidays in Barcelona, do not miss this wonderful Christmas market 2010 in Barcelona!  After or before a enjoying and warming walk over the Fira de Santa Llucia, which is held in front of the Barcelona Cathedral, you can walk around the stunning Barcelona Gothic quarter to admire the architecture. During Christmas time, it will be a pleasure to walk through the streets and alleys and maybe warm your insides up by drinking a hot chocolate in the many cafes and bars.

Be sure and book your Barcelona holiday rental early enough to enjoy the Christmas market the most. I suggest a Barcelona apartment or a Barcelona hotel in the Gothic Quarter, so that you have a walking distance to the market. But you can also book other accommodation in Barcelona and take the metro. The stations near to the Barcelona Cathedral are Jaume I (yellow line L4), Liceu (green L3) and Plaza Catalunya (red L1, green L3 and purple L2).

By the way, in the past the unmarried girls and women of Barcelona dressed up and went to the Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market to find their future husbands! Maybe that could be a nice thought for you, too. But also married couples can spend a wonderful time in the best time of the year during the Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market 2010 in Barcelona!

If you love parks and enjoy spending your time in them, I have a nice suggestion for you: use your Barcelona vacation to visit the Parc de la Ciutadella in Barceloneta, not far from the sea.

Besides the famous Parc Güell, which you of course also should visit, the romantic park is one of Barcelona's most beautiful parks. It's perfect for couples, but everyone including families and single persons should enjoy this park.

The Parc de la Ciutadella Barcelona is really large, giving you the possibility to participate in different activities such as sport or just relaxing and enjoying the plants and calmness.

There is an enormous and beautiful fountain with an impressing golden statue on top of it. It is called the Cascada and has also a little triumphal arch with a small waterfall. The Cascada was designed specifically for the universal exhibition in 1888 with Gaudí as assistant. Inspiration for the Cascada was the famous Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy.
The fountain is the perfect location to take wonderful pictures - it could even be the perfect wedding location with a small pavilion right next to it and a nearby church in the park. So why don't like to spend your Barcelona holiday or honeymoon and enjoy the park? You can also have a romantic picnic together.

In the pavilion, music is sometimes played in the evening, another wonderful chance to spend your honeymoon or vacation. Enjoy this cultural event in Barcelona if you like to dance or just love listening to music. You can also rent a boat and steer it on the small lake located in the park. A boat for two costs 6€, three persons have to pay 9€ and four or five 10€. You can use the boat for half an hour.

The church mentioned earlier is situated opposite the Catalan Parliament in the Parc de la Ciutadella and you can attend messes every Sunday on 10 a.m. Furthermore, there are different statues located in the park and each of them tells its own history.
But also those who want to see a little bit more the park is a good solution for spending free time.

The Parc de la Ciutadella has also the famous Barcelona Zoo and many museums. Maybe you have heard of the Zoo's late mascot: the albino-gorilla called Snowflake or Copito de Nieve. Although the popular gorilla unfortunately died of skin cancer (people or animals with albinism lack melanin, a pigment found in all cells - this leads to a higher risk of skin cancer), the zoo is still worth a visit.

The Parc de la Ciutadella is so big and beautiful that you can visit it a lot and still discover plants and places you didn't see before. Also, you have to see the park in the different seasons! It doesn't matter if it's spring, summer, autumn or winter, the park is breathtaking everytime. It is a perfect location in Barcelona to spend time with your partner, family or friends, due to the mass of leisure activities.

To get to the park, you could best take the L4 (yellow line) and step out at Ciutadella-Villa Olimpica or Barceloneta or take the L1 (red line), step out at Arc de Triompf and walk towards the Parc de la Ciutadella.

On October 8th until October 10th the Nacional Royal Breed Exposition will organize the Sieger Show 2010 in Barcelona for the first time. It is all about the German shepherd, a popular dog not only in Germany.

Besides the Sieger Show 2010 in Barcelona, in which the best German shepherd is crowned after a competition, there will also be a lot of stands with information about animals, for example how to raise a puppy, adequate animal housing and feeding. Dog-owners as well as people without animals who are staying in their Barcelona apartment rental or hotel can visit the Sieger Show 2010 in Barcelona to provide themselves with information.

The Sieger Show 2010 in Barcelona will be held in the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, which is located on the Olympic ring, or Anella Olímpica as it's called in Barcelona. It is situated in the Parc de Montjuic, directly next to the Poble Espanyol de Barcelona.

If you spend your vacation in Barcelona around October 8th, you should visit the Sieger Show 2010, especially if you like animals and especially dogs a lot! The location in the park offers you more activities you can engage in; you could take a relaxing walk around the park or visit the famous Poble Espanyol. To have a short walking distance, I suggest a Barcelona Hotel in the Sants-Montjuic district of the city.

The closest metro station is the Plaza Espanya, crossed by the red L1 and the green L3 line. From there, you can walk towards the Palau Nacional (and visit it if you want) and then on the right hand towards the park Montjuic.

For owners of a German shepherd it is also possible to enlist their dog to participate in the competition. The inscription prices differ, so if you are interested you should check the official site for details.

In any case, spending your Barcelona holidays on October 8th has a lot of benefits. The beautiful city is worth a visit in every time of the year, so search for a good accommodation in Barcelona and you will experience the charming Barcelona once more!

If you are staying in a Barcelona Hotel or in a Barcelona apartment you probably want to discover more of the city everyday but you don't know where to go exactly or how to do it in a fun way. Here is a nice vehicle to discover the sightseeings of the city in an original way: Segway Barcelona.

The Segway is a two wheels electric vehicle invented by Dean Kamen. It was first produced in 2002 and is now used all around the world for city tours or even by the police. It is possible to use it in major cities and you will be able to try it in Barcelona.

Segway Barcelona offers you different tours and packages so that you can discover most of the city. You must be at least two to create a group for visits and activities. It can be ideal if you are a couple or with friends. Segway is also a nice way for companies to entertain their employees or clients in Barcelona for business, during their free time.

There is a lot to see in Barcelona, and of course, a day is not enough to see all the sightseeing of the city! That's why, the Barcelona city tour buses offer you tours by night : instead of staying in your Barcelona hotel or Barcelona apartment after a good restaurant, jump in the night bus to see the amazing views of Barcelona by night!

Be on time for the departure at 9:30pm at Plaça Catalunya in front of the Corte Ingles since there is only one bus and it is "first come first served"! You even have to be there 20 minutes before to buy your tickets. You also have to remember that the touristic night bus only runs during the weekends (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays).

The tour lasts 2 hours and a half, just the time to see the major monuments like Plaça Catalunya, la Sagrada Familia, La Casa Mila, La Casa Batllo, Plaça Espanya but you will also do a special stop to admire the Montjuic fountain and its lights.

For many visitors the metropolis at the Mediterranean is a destination to enjoy summer, sun and beach. Others however, prefer to discover what is behind the "tourist curtain". that is especially the culture of the region, as well as the history of the city and it's citizens.

Those of you who have already arranged accommodation in Barcelona, such as a nice Barcelona Hotel, might have already thought about what to visit in Barcelona. Here are some suggaestions refering to the numerous museums in Barcelona.

Without a doubt, the Picasso Museum is the best known museum of the city.For decades, the museum has been offering exhibitions showing the art work of one of the most popular artists of the world. Also, Picasso's art collection is the most visited museum of the town, especially in summer.

Beside the Picasso Museum the "museum street" Carrer Montcada offers also the Museu Barbier-Mueller d'Art Precolombí. In proximity, you can also find the Museu Frederic Marès, the Museu de Ciències Naturals and the Museu Etnològic Further destinations outside the city center include the botanic garden as well as the Museu de la Música.

The city council of Barcelona offers a great deal on first month's Sundays. Free entry for everyone who would like to visit one of the Barcelona museums!

Barcelona offers plenty of interesting spots to discover. Among them is the Plaza Catalunya, Plaza Reial, Plaza Espanya and of course the Plaza del Sol.

As its name implies, the place is famous for its sunshine hours. During the whole day, you can enjoy the day and lounge in the sun, provided that the sun is shining, of course. Being located in the Gracia district, it provides a typical Spanish atomsphere with its small alleys and old buildings all around.

Departing from your Barcelona apartment or your Barcelona hotel, this place can be reached by public transport. Take metro line 3 (green) until you reach the station "Fonatna". From there, you reach the place within a few minutes on foot. The audience is quite diverse: Beside tourist you will be able to find a lot of students, as well as locals and other sunseekers.

Plaza del Sol is also famous for its numerous cafes and bars. One of them is the Cafe del Sol. It is open all year long and offers a variety of cold and hot drinks, depending what the weather is like in Barcelona.

The Casa Àmatller by Antoni Àmatller is one of the architectural highlights withín the city of Barcelona. Built in the style of "Modernisme Catala", it is also a likeness of the Catalan Culture.

When visiting Barcelona, you should take a trip from your Barcelona hotel or your Barcelona apartment to the Casa Amatller at Passeig de Gracia. Built in 1899/1900 by Josep Puig i Cadafalch, this building has been inspired by the Dutch townhouses from the 17th century. Inside, you will find bright wall constructions with tall windows that are omated with mosaics.

At the entrance hall of the palace different kinds of sculptures by Eusebi Arnau can be admired. Among them chocolate makers, almond trees and blossoms, as well as St. George - the dragon fighter. Beside chocolate, photography has been a huge passion of Àmatlle. Thus, a large exhibition of fhis otos are on display at the ground floor.

Guided tours through the chambers of the chocolate baron, his photo exhibition, as well as a visit in the old kitchen to try some his famous chocolate take about one hour.

address: Passeig de Gracia 41

metro: Passeig de Gracia

opening hours: 10am - 8:30pm

FC Barcelona is one of the most successful football clubs in the present time. With numerous cups in the past, FC Barcelona can be sonsidered a s the top 3 clubs in the world.

Those of you who would like to see to largest stadium in Europe should book an exclusive Camp Nou Tour. Usually, there are plenty of requests, so that it is advisable to book your tickets in advance together with your Barcelona Hotel or Barcelona apartment booking.

Come and experience the breathtaking atmosphere a take a walk through the catacombs of Camp Nou. In addition to the tour, just a few steps from the stadium, you can find the FC Barcelona museum. Beside souvenir shops you, as a football fan, will find everything about FC Barcelona.

If you decide to do so, you should consult the online booking page to save a lot of money: Booking online will not only give you access to the stadium, but also to the FC Barcelona museum (price: 13 EUR). If you buy directly at the stadium you will pay 8.50 EUR for the museum and 17 EUR for the tour.

Behind the city center of Barcelona, there is a mountain chain called "Serra de Collserola". Its highest mountain is the Tibidabo. It rises 512 m up in the sky of Barcelona and offers a breathtaking view over Barcelona and the surrounding area.

The overall picture of Barcelona encorporates not only the beach and the sea but also the mountainous landscape in the suburbs of Barcelona. The Tibidabo is surrounded by two rivers, in the East by Besòs and in the West by Llobregat.

The Tibidabo has developed to one of the most famous sights within the Barcelona metropolitan area. Visitors that arranged accommodation in Barcelona, such as a hotel in Barcelona or an apartment in Barcelona can use public transport to reach the top of the mountain.

There, Barcelona visitors will find the cathedral "Sagrat Cor", that can even be see at night from the city center. There are also othersights to discover, such as a TV tower and a theme park. Aiming especially to families with children, the "Parc d'atraccions Tibidabo" has total area of 7 hectare and offers a great view while enjoying one of the nostaligic caroussels.

The name "Tibidabo" arised from a bible verse. Therein, the devil leads Jesus on a high mountain to show him all the kingdoms of the world and its glory. "...et ait ei tibi dabo potestatem hanc universam et gloriam illorum quia mihi tradita sunt et cui volo do illa -- "All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it" (Luke 4:6).  

The Torre Agbar belongs to the new sights of the city of Barcelona. It is a 32-storeyed tower peaking 142m in the Barcelona sky.

What Barcelona viditors can admire, when they have booked accommodation in Barcelona, such as a hotel in Barcelona, is an impressing bulding with a unique "light show" at its surface. Especially during evening hours, the spectacle is very impressing. With a 142m hieght, the Torre Agbar is not only one of the highest but also one of the most impressing buildings of Barcelona.

The tower has a front of 16,000m³ and a form of a water fountain. Also, during the day the tower appears as a quick-change artist. Over 40 different gloss paint arrange it so that the tower even changes its appearance during daytime. Builing this increadable "fountain" made a draft on 59,619 (partly) transparent glass slabs In addition to that, 250 tons of aluminium and 25,000m³ cement have been used.

4500 light emitting diodes arrange it so that the whole tower shines in red, yellow, blue and pink. Seeing it in the dark is a huge spectacular that you should not miss. You can visit the "shining" colossus at Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9pm to 12pm. It can be found at "Plaça de les Glories Catalanes"; metro station Glories (line 1). During winter time the show starts at 8pm and takes place until 11pm.

The capital of the autonomic region in Northern Spain is worth travelling almost every time. Especially in spring, the city awakes from it's winter sleep. A lot of tourist use the days of Whitsun to take a short trip to this vivid metropolis.

Barcelona incorporates art, culture, sun, sea and beach. It has all what you need to spend a relaxing short trip. No matter if you are staying in an apartment in Barcelona or in a hotel in Barcelona, there is something for every taste and every pocketbook.

This year, Whitsun takes place at 23 May and 24 May (Monday). For working people, it could be interesting to combine this with one or two days of a holiday. Due to its diversity, nice weather and cultural activities Barcelona is the perfect destination for a short trip. A good tip for visitors who have a limited time in the city are the numerous bus tours that are offered across the city. Buying a "day pass" gives you the opportunity to see most of the attraction within a short period of time. Be aware of the fact that there are several routes. Though, with a day pass you are eligible to use all of them as often as you like.

You can find cheap flights with low cost carriers that depart from numerous airports in the UK and Ireland. Ryanair for example offers cheap flights to Girona or Reus. Those airports are close to Barcelona and can be reached easily by bus. Also, using a low cost carries makes a lot of sense for short trips. Due to the severity restrictions you usually pay more for luggage that exceeds 10 - 15 kilos. Consequently, you will not only save money but also strech your nerves at the airport. 

Located at the centre of Barcelona right next to "Las Ramblas", this scenic place can be reached very easily. Visitors that walk by, from one attraction to another, often recognize this beautiful place by chance. Most of them do not know that this is one of Barcelona's major gathering points.

The Plaza reial stands for little restaurants, bars and some clubs. Therefore, it is no wonder that the plaza is very vivid in the evening hours. Because it is no central, it can be reached within several walking minutes from one of the numerous central located hotels in Barcelona or one of the apartments in Barcelona.

This place became famous from the movie "The Spanish Inn" (original title: l'auberge espanole). The movie tells the story about a couple of international students that live to gether in an apartment in Barcelona. Also, some of you might know that Antoni Gaudi has designed one of the architectural sights at this place. He is one of the most famous artists that contributed a lot of other sights to the city.

Surrounded by tall palms that rise up to the sky makes this place a nic e place to rest during the day and a gathering point point for Barcelona's nightlife. At that time, you will recognize crowds of people pilgrimaging to the clubs. Being located at the Gothic quarter (Barri Gotico), you will also find there many small souvenir shops that are waiting for you! 

Assigned by Eusebi Güell, Antoni Gaudi built one of the most recognizable landmarks of Barcelona at the beginning of the 20th century. Wanting to emulate the magnificent English gardens, the Park Güell is nowadays a popular tourist magnet.

At park Güell, you can find numerous impressions, such as stylish stone constructions, lavishly created buildings and ornate pottery artworks. Your holidays in Barcelona should absolutely include a visit in this stylistic park.

At the beginning of the park, there are two lodges with its distinctive gatehouse roofs. After following the huge stairs down to the main terrace, you will find a lot of small artworks, such as the mosaic dragon. Down at the huge plaza, there are usually a lot of musicians and artists, as well as other visitors.

Actually, the park has been planned to be an estate next to the city. Due to financial problems, it was not able to be put into practice. However, only a few houses have been built. Those are the former house of the Güell family (today: a school), Gaudi's house (today: museum) and another house of an other architect.

The plaza at the centre of the park measures 3000 m² with wavy boundaries that can be used as a bench..It is full of little mosaics and small pottery stones. But not only there, the whole park offers a couple of other recognizable artworks.

Arriving with the metro (line 3), you will have to walk about 25 minutes, One part of this way are stairs, which are quite steep. To avoid this, you can also take a bus or a taxi to reach the entrance. More information about the departure times can be found at Barcelona's public transport site or at the Plaza Catalunia. 

What makes a city interesting? Everyone will answer that question differently. But what is crucial for an interesting city is that is has something to offer. The "La Rambla" or "Las Ramblas" is such a street where where different tastes meet.

Those who would like to visit the city have the opportunity to live in one of the Barcelona hotels or Barcelona apartments to discover the history of the city, and especially the history of Las Ramblas.

In 1860 the people began to tear down the old city walls because the city was growing rapidly. Before that Las Ramblas was the central street of the historic city. It starts at Plaça Catalunya and leads down to the harbor. The name "Las Ramblas" comes from the Arabic word "ramla", which stands for "sandy ground".

Anything but sandy is the promenade nowadays. The Ramblas consists of five parts that have a different character. Flower sellers, for example can be found in the Rambla de Sant Josep. In the following paragraphs ww will have a closer look at the different parts of the promenade:

The first part is quite next to the Plaça Catalunya. This part is called "Rambla de Canaletes" and is famous for its fountain. People say that everybody who drinks from Font de Canaletes will come back to Barcelona. It is also a popular meeting place for the fans of the FC Barcelona football club.

The Rambla dels Estudios got its name from the numerous university buildings that used to be there long time ago. Today, there is only the Academy of Science at house number 114.

Further down the promenade, we can find the Rambla de Sant Josep. As already mentioned the area is famous for its flower sellers. Therefore, the people from Barcelona call this the Ramblas de les Flors. Also, you can find here the world famous market "Mercat de la Boqueria".

The fourth part is called Ramblas dels Caputxins. There, you can find the Gran Teatre del Liceu, as well as the Cafe de l'Opera.. In addition you can take a look at the huge Plaça Reial just a few meters away from the Ramblas.

The end of the promenade is called Santa Monica, named after the patron saint of the Augustinian order. Also, you can find there the statue of Columbus with can be exhibited. A lift can even lead you at the top of the statue, from where you have a great view over the city. 

Those of you who would like to diversify their trip to Barcelona apart from museums and parks, are welcome to visit the famous cable car, which let you experience Barcelona from above.

You want to see some art and culture during you holidays in Barcelona? Then I really recommend you to go to the Picasso museum which is the most popular museum of the town. It is also the most visited one. So you will find definitely a cheap Barcelona hotel in the neighborhood and then the museum is within walking distance as well as the most other important things of the city. So additionally you will discover yet unknown places, cafés and restaurants.
The main focus of the museum is the young years of the painter and the development of art. So there is chronological order for the more than 3800 works. Every period of his life is described and you will find the corresponding pictures to each of them. Here you can also discover how the relationship between Picasso and Barcelona was and how the city has influenced him in his work.
Pablo Picasso was born on the 25th October 1881 in Malaga but already five years later he moved to Barcelona where he also had his first exhibition. Even if he moved to Paris he had never forgot about Barcelona and therefore he gave a lot of his art to the museum by himself. But not only the art is worth to see, also the building itself. It consists of 5 town buildings from the 13th - 15th century. Here you can linger across the courtyard and feeling back in time.

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday and the entrance fee is about 9 €-
But if you are in the city on a first Sunday of the month, you can go in for free.

Adress: Montcada 15-23
08003 Barcelona

If you are planning to spend your next holiday in Barcelona and you are interested in culture and art, you should definitely go to visit the MACBA. The museum of modern art is located in the "Raval" area not far away from a comfortable Barcelona apartment or Barcelona hotel.
Even the building of the museum is extraordinary and reminds one of the Modernism. Created by the American Richard Meier it was opened 1995. The rooms are illuminated by natural light and you will have a great view over the square infront of the building. Furthermore, there is also a library in the museum with mainly books of art.
The main part of the exhibitions contains of the contemporary art from the last 50 years. The art is from Spanish people as well as from all over the world. In addition concerts, events and courses take place.

The whole exhibition contains of 300 paintings, 150 sculptures and 800 drawings.
The outstanding thing about the museum is that the shown art is about events of the day and politic and questioned it consistently.
You see it is really worth a visit, even if you don´t know much about art. The closest metro stations are Catalunya and Universitat. From there it is quite simple to find it. During the week the opening hours are from 11:00 am to 7:30 pm, except on Thursday.

Gracia, one of the most beautiful districts in Barcelona lies at the north end of the Passeig de Gracia, and just north of the center of Barcelona. To get the distinctive feeling of this district, you must try and find a Barcelona hotel in its vicinity. It is a characteristic Catalan neighborhood, and unlike much of Barcelona, which is more cosmopolitan in nature. This part still retains a more local flavor.

Moreover, it is just a stone's throw away from the center of the City, making it a melting pot of tourists and locals. Quite a few people who visit Barcelona prefer to stay in Barcelona apartments in this quarter of the City. You can get a taste of the quaint old-world Spanish life-style with people spending a large part of their time on the many public squares that abound around the Gracia.

The area offers a nice collection of bars and restaurants that serve both the local, as well as, international cuisine. Bars such as the El Dorado have reached a ledgendary status, and all visitors, take time out to visit the bar at least once.

As already mentioned, you can find various types of hotels in Barcelona, which have opened shops in this area. They cater to all manner of budgets, and requirements. This will help you enjoy the Gracia, in a better manner.

If you want to see the famous architecture and modernist buildings of Barcelona, then there would be nothing better than taking a walk through the Gracia. You can feast your eyes on the buildings and their design that carry the stamp of famous architects like Antoni Gaudi.

If you are in Barcelona, then Gracia must be on your must-see list. Once your search for Barcelona accommodation is over, the first thing you should do is visit this inherently charming part of the City.

If you spend your Barcelona holiday in or close to the gothic district, then you will directly experience some impressive examples of medieval buildings. Some of the most amazing remains of earlier times are the Cathedral, the Santa Maria del Mar church and the Santa Maria del Pi church.

The Cathedral of Barcelona
The gothic Cathedral which is also known as "La Seu", includes all the typical attributes of the gothic times like the typical gothic gargoyle and ornate sculptures. The Cathedral is situated in the heart of the Gothic district. Its official name is Cathedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulalia. Eulalia is the holy patron of Barcelona. Since 343 AD this square has a religious significance. The construction works on the current building already started in the year 1298 and the main building was primary finished in 1913.
Adjoining the Cathedral there is a abbey from the 14th century. In the garden, belonging to this abbey you can always find 13 goose, each representing a year of Saint Eulalias life. Saint Eulalia just became 13 years old. She was tortured to death from the Romans because of her religion and her beliefs. Her remains are buried in the crypt of the Cathedral.
From the roof of the Cathedral you can enjoy an exceptional view over the city of Barcelona.

The Santa Maria del Mar church
Known as the church of the sailors and fishermen, this church is the most popular church for marriages in Barcelona. Situated in the district El Borne - La Ribera, this impressive church dominates the whole church.
King Alfons placed the first stone of this church in 1329. It was finally finished in 1383. During the Spanish Civil War, the inside of the church was completely burned in 1936. For that reason, this church looks less artful than the other churches in the city. But at the same time it highlights the beauty of the building itself.
The church has a big rose window from the 15th century. Unfortunately the original was destroyed in 1428 by an earthquake. The church has great acoustics so that a lot of music concerts are held in that church.

Santa Maria del Pi
The church is situated on a charming square in the district Ciutat Valla and was named after a pine forest which was situated there once. The other appearance of the church catches your eye through the distinctive decoration of the entrance and the enormous rose window. This can be seen better from the inside to admire the amazing colors and its beauty. The church includes the grave of Antoni Viladomat - an artist and the holy Josep Oriol.

These churches are just some examples of the fascinating gothic architecture which you should not miss during your Barcelona holiday. There are much more gothic sightseeing highlights in the city which you can easily access from your Barcelona hotel.

Barcelona was once surrounded by walls, which are still visible today in some places. It is one of Europe's most exciting cities. You will be spoiled for choice when spending the holiday in Barcelona. There are a lot of significant areas within this city however Barcelona's Old City stands out most. Several locations of Barcelona should be visited while staying in a comfortable Barcelona apartment or hotel in Barcelona.

Within the Gothic Quarter there is the cathedral which is representative of the beautiful architecture within the area. Other landmarks in the area also stand out like the Institute of History, the Picasso Museum, Las Ramblas and several other interesting locations. In addition to museums and areas of architectural significance one can find a variety of restaurants and cafes which were frequented by famous artists like Picasso.

A truly unique location which must be included in the area is the La Boqueria, also called the Mercat de Sant Josep. This market is immediately recognizable by its iron and glass construction and colorful tile work on its roof, constructed in the 1800's. Inside the building one will find anything from produce, vegetables, seafood, and meat to a good selection of cheese and baked goods like delicious baguettes. This particular location is convenient for individuals staying in one of the great Barcelona apartments when picking up a few items. In addition, La Boqueria is home to a few bars and cafes. It also has a great reputation for having some of the most delicious street food in the entire city.

Transportation from this area of Barcelona to other parts of the catalan city is quite simple using the Metro or busses. At the Ramblas, one can take Line 3 or the Green Line from the Liceu metro stop and on the other side at Via Laietana from the stop called Jaume I. It is also possible to take Line 4 or the Yellow Line to the beach with its nice Barceloneta beach apartments, though it is possible to walk to the beach from the Old City and along the Historic Harbor which is a pleasant walk of not more than 20 minutes. From Plaza Cataluyna which is also within walking distance, it is possible to take the train or bus to the airport, Costa Brava, and Costa Dorada.

Why don´t you book a flight and come to Barcelona for a few days. You won´t regret it because in this city there is so much to do and to see. There are a lot of holiday rentals in Barcelona or you just book a Barcelona hotel on las ramblas.
The best thing to get a first impression about this metropolis is to do a sightseeing tour with one of the sightseeing buses. These buses have an open top, so you can enjoy a clear view and the sun of course. If you do one of these trips you get review about the most important things and places. So afterwards you can decide which ones you will see once again and visit and which not.
There are three different tours you can take. At the beginning one get a little tour guide with all the description of the sightseeing. The tickets are for all three tours. Two of them last 2 hours, the third only 40 minutes. During the tour there are several stops where you can get off and visit for example a museum. Afterward you just take the next bus and the tour continues.
On the tour you see all the important things in Barcelona such as the Sagrada Familia, the Port Omímpic, Park Güell, Montüic and a lot more.So you don´t miss anything which you want to see and you can just get on and off whenever and wherever you want.
In summer the bus leave every 5 minutes and starts at 9:00 a. m. till 8:00 p. m. In winter the leavings are different but at least every 25 minutes. You can get the ticket either via internet or you can buy it directly in front of the buses. The price for one ticket is about 18 Euro for adults and 11 Euro for children. Babys until 3 years are free.

an adventure for everyone

If you are staying in one of the cozy holiday homes Barcelona or in a nice Apartment in Barcelona and you want to do something special - go to the chocolate museum.
Here you can learn everything about chocolate. It starts with the history and how it came to Europe. But there is also a lot of information about chocolate as a medicine or as an aphrodisiac. It is shown too how to produce this valuable product in all detail.
This museum is one of the smallest in town but nowhere it is so much fun! The flavor is lingering everywhere and one wants to have a piece of chocolate at once. But don´t be worry - you will get one at the entrance!
Fortified you can discover all the surprises of the exposition. At the beginning you learn something about history and there is also shown a tree and cacao fruits. If you go to the second room there will be explained what a meaning chocolate once had. Continued by the European history and several sculptures and pictures made of chocolate.
But the biggest part is the production of chocolate. Here you can see machines and the whole process.
Of course you can buy all different sorts of chocolate at the shop which you will receive at the end of the tour. So this kind of attraction the whole family will enjoy!

old attraction park and church

If you plan to come to Spain and stay at a nice apartment in Barcelona you should definitely save a day and go to the mountain Tibidabo. During your stay you could rent a cheap Barcelona accomodation from where you can get to Tibidabo by metro.
Even the drive will be a special adventure for the whole family. You first go with the metro L 7 to the final station and then get in the old blue tram which was the only one in whole Barcelona for long time. After that a rack railway will bring you up the final meters of the mountain.
With its 529 meters the Tibidabo is the highest mountain in Barcelona and from there you will have a gorgeous view about the city and you could even see Montserrat.
If you are finally there a lot of attraction will wait for you. On the mountain there is an old adventure park with a big wheel, rollercoaster and chairoplane and lot other attraction. So you could enjoy the view and have some fun.
For the people who don´t like so much action there is also the curch Sagrada Corazón which is a copy of the French Sacre Cour. It was finished in 1962 but in there is a building in it which is from 1900. On the top of the church is a huge statue of Jesus.
The third attraction is an observation deck - the Torre de Conserolla. The television tower, which is on this platform was built because of the Olympic Games 1992 and has a high of 268 meters.
So this place is worth a visit. I doesn´t matter if you like action or just enjoy the view.

One of the biggest and most important museums

If you will stay for holiday in Barcelona and stay in a Barcelona hotel you should definetly visit this really interesting mueseum with the whole family.

The CosmoCaixa is not even one of the biggest museums in Barcelona but also one of the biggest in Spain. After 100 million euro the modernism building was opened in the year 2005. It is one of the most important museums of science sponsored by the famous bank "la caixa".

The most significant difference to other museums is that it is no typical exposure. The people should try the different things by themselves. You can do physic, engineering, geological, chemical and math experiments. So it is not only fun for kids to learn how different things are working.
It all starts with a 30 meter coil which is around a tropical tree from Amazon and ends in the 5th basement floor.

There are then a lot of different theme areas. For example you could see a pendulum which shows the rotation of the earth. Furthermore, you could learn much about waves, which different kinds there are and with a simulator you could see how they form the coast. Or if you want you could create your own sandstorm.
Even a rainforest with trees and plants from the Amazon exists. Of course there are also a plenty of Animals from this region. But be careful - sometimes it will rain there.
If you are hungry you could go in the outside area of the museum and have a picnic or you will visit the satellite dish which is only 80 meters away and shows how the sound is been created.
So in whatever you are interested, a visit in this museum is definitely worth time.

Gaudis cathedral Sagrada Familia is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Barcelona

If you will do vacations in Barcelona and stay in an apartment in Barcelona or in one of the many hotels in Barcelona go and see this master piece of architecture. If you stay in one of the holiday homes Barcelona in the Eixample area you can reach the cathedral easily by walking.

The Sagrada Familia which is located in the area Eixample was planned by Antoni Gaudi in 1882. The original architect was Francisco de Villar who had an artless church in mind. After Gaudi took over the project the plans were drastically changed and referred to the Gothic style.

The building has a crosswise outline and around it there is a cloister. All over the cathedral are adornments like the towers which look like sandcastles. The church has different fronts. There is a Nativity Façade to the East, the Glory Façade to the South and the Passion Façade to the West. The Native Façade is the one which had the biggest influence of Gaudi because it was built before his death in 1926.

During the construction of Sagrada Familia the architect Antoni Gaudi died because of an accident in front of the building. After this the work was interrupted until 1935. In the civil war the construction plans got lost but the later architects reconstructed the idea of Gaudi through oral tradition and from they still knew of the former plans.
Today 8 of the planned 18 towers are finished as well as the crypt and apsis. Furthermore, the most of the pillars are finished and in the near future the room for the mass will be completed.

The building will be finished in the year 2026, the 100th anniversary of the death of Gaudi, but of course it depends from the financial situation.

This weekend a farmer's market takes place at Placa del Pí in the Barrio Gotico.

If you are on holiday in Barcelona and stay in a nice Barcelona centre hotel or in one of the many apartments in Barcelona go and see this farmer's market. It's definitely worth a visit!

Every first and third weekend of the month this market with a lot of regional products from the Pyrenees is held in the Barrio Gotico. So if your trip to Barcelona is on the first or third weekend of a month you shouldn't miss the opportunity to visit the market and see and try the regional products.

Mainly food and drinks are offered on the market and many things can be tested. Wander from stall to stall and try all the delicious self-made food. The range of products is quite diverse, no matter if you prefer honey, jam, cheese, chorizo, pâté or herbs you will definitely find something. At the same time it is a good opportunity to buy some really authentic and special souvenirs.

In September the most important festival of Barcelona takes place - La Mercè!

So come for your holidays to Barcelona and join the festivities. Book an apartment in Barcelona or a hotel in Barcelona and celebrate the whole night.

The holiday was officially introduced in 1871 and it is a kind of surrounding festival for the Catholic feast day of Our Lady of Mercy (La Mare de Déu de la Mercè) on the 24th of September. This year the festivities start on the 23rd of September and end on September 27th.

Different events take place all over the city but most of them are in the city centre. The most common known events are:

Castellers - human towers

Correfoc - fireworks and dragons

Gigantes - a parade of giants

The story behind the holiday traces back into the 13th century. In the night of the 24th of September 1218 the Virgin of Mercy appeared simultaneously to King Jaume I, Sant Pere Nolasc and Sant Ramon de Penyafort. She told them to free the Christian monks, who were imprisoned by the Saracens. In the year 1687 the Virgin of Mercy prevented Barcelona from a plague of locusts and freed the city from the Black Death. Since then the Virgin of Mercy is the patron of Barcelona. Here portrait is kept at the Basilica La Mercè at Placa de la Mercè.

The Feste de la Mercè is the highlight of the Catalan festival calendar, so don't miss the opportunity to be a part of it!

The famous district of Barcelona, a former fishing village, is a rectangle between the Port Vell, Franca station and Port Olimpic in the east. There are many fish restaurants along the Passeig Joan de Borbó. The beautiful place of Barceloneta with its delightful restaurants and bars and the Baroque parish church of Sant Miquel del Port are places you shouldn't miss! If you love fish you have to visit Calle Almirall Cervera, as well.

The district of Barceloneta is a neighborhood visited throughout the year. Do not hesitate to book one of the many Barceloneta apartments to enjoy the charms of this area. Whether for a romantic and delicious dinner in one of the innumerable fish restaurants, a picnic at the beach or a swim -- there is always something to do! If you want to enjoy holidays by the sea when you visit Barcelona, book your Barcelona beach hotels now!

Are you over 18 years old and do you plan a Barcelona holiday? Then you should definitely visit the Casino Barcelona.
You should especially spend a night in the casino if you are staying in one of the many beach apartments Barcelona in this area. If you have already lost all your money at the Roulette table you should better look for one of the many cheap Barcelona hotels.

The Casino Barcelona is the biggest in Catalonia and is situated in the beautiful district Port Olimpic, next to the beach.

You can choose from a variety of different games, machines and gambling tables: video-poker machines, Blackjack, Hold'em Poker, American and French Roulette - these are just some of the many choices you have in the Casino Barcelona. The casino has also three bars, one nightclub and four different "top-quality restaurants" where you can find something to eat for every taste.

The casino is located in the heart of Barcelona and thus can be reached easily from Barcelona Airport.

L'Aquàrium de Barcelona is by far one of the most visited sight in Barcelona and in the whole of Catalonia. Visiting the aquarium is a perfect excursion for families who spend their holidays in Barcelona because it has something to offer for young and old. It is situated at the harbour of Barcelona next to the column of Columbus and it is the most important marine leisure and education centre about the Mediterranean Sea.

The aquarium has 35 basins, 11,000 animals and 450 different species. Walk through the 80 metres long glass tunnel and experience the feeling of being surrounded by sharks. It contains more than 6 million litres of water and has already been visited by 14 million people.

Built in 1995 it was opened on the 8th of September 1995. The newest technology was connected to art and a walk was created which leads the visitors along 21 basins representing all the different facets of the underwater world. The combination of entertainment and education is outstanding and you can feel the devotion to this project in the whole building.

So don't hesitate and visit this extraordinary aquarium which is as well the biggest in Spain. Why not connect a visit to the aquarium with a short trip to Barcelona? You can spend your holiday in a comfortable apartment in Barcelona or in one of the many Barcelona beach hotels.

OPENING HOURS:
Open all year round

Opening: 9.30h

Closing:
Of Monday through Friday: 21.00h
Weekend and public holidays: 21.30h
June and September: 21.30h
July and August: 23.00h

(Ticket offices and accesses open until one hour before).

For more information: +34 93 221 74 74

PRICES:

Adults: 17 €
Children from 4 to 12: 12 €
Adults over 60: 14 €

The famous Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi has left his creative footsteps all around Barcelona. His most famous works are Parc Güell, Casa Milá and Casa Batlló. The latter is a very popular tourist attraction at the Passeig de Gracia. Visit this unique masterpiece of architecture and spend your holiday in Barcelona. You could, for example, rent a comfortable Barcelona apartment or stay in a beautiful hotel in Barcelona.

Gaudi has planned and built this house for industrialist Josep Batlló. Batlló lived on the ground floor with his family while the other floors were rented to other families.
The extraordinary front represents the legend of Sant Jordi, who is the patron saint of Catalonia. The roof represents the scales of the dragon against which Jordi had to fight and the cross on the roof is his lance. The balconies out of wrought-iron represent skulls and the gallery on the first floor stands for the jaw of the dragon.

Of course, it is possible to visit the building and have a look at its interior. Already in the stairway one can recognize Gaudi's fondness for details. The blue ceramic in the courtyard progressively brightens so that there is an equal amount of light on the ground floor as there is on the top floor. The roof with its fairy tale chimneys is also open for visitors and from up there you have a fabulous view over the city.

Casa Batlló is listed for preservation since 1962 and was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.

So don't hesitate to visit the Casa Batlló the next time you are in Barcelona. Book a Barcelona centre hotel near Placa Catalunya and Passeig de Gracia and experience the amazing architecture of this district.

Address: Passeig de Gracia 43, Barcelona
Phone: (34) 93 216 03 06
E-mail: infovisites@casabatllo.cat
Metro: L2 , L3, L4 (Passeig de Gracia)
Opening times: Mo - Sun, 9 - 20 h
Entrance fee: 16,50€ (audio guide included)

Here some first impressions:

The FC Barcelona is one of the biggest and most impressive football clubs in the world. If you visit the city of Barcelona you should definitely watch a game of the FC Barcelona or at least visit their museum including the stadium. During your stay in Barcelona you can live in one of the numerous Barcelona hotels or you can rent a comfortable Barcelona apartment.

The Camp Nou, which is the great stadium of the FC Barcelona, is situated in the middle of the neighborhood Les Corts. It is the biggest stadium in Europe, with a capacity of 98.600 seats. You can easily reach it with the Metro lines 3 and 5. Tickets for the FC Barcelona are really easy to get. The FC Barcelona has signed several world famous players. One of them is Lionel Messi, who is seen as the best football player in the world of many football experts. In summer 2009 the club won the Champions League which underlines the extraordinary strength of the team.

The Motto of the FC Barcelona is "més que un club", which means more then a club. The motto totally fits for most of their supporters. For most of them the FC Barcelona is part of the family. The club is the way of life and is a symbol for freedom and home. Especially for the proud Catalans, it is a pleasure to win against their unpopular enemy Real Madrid which represents the central Spanish force Madrid. This game decides every year again about the mood of most Catalans.

If you experienced the atmosphere in this stadium once, then you will realize that the FC Barcelona is more than just a football club. If you feel like visiting this stadium now, then come to Barcelona and spend a few days in a comfortable Barcelona accommodation. The city also offers more cultural and artistic highlights, so that you can also discover a lot of other attractions besides the stadium.

The Park Güell is one of the biggest tourist magnets in Barcelona. It is a unique park, situated in the North of Barcelona which was created by the famous artist Antonio Gaudí. He worked on that park from 1900 until 1914. The park includes unique pieces of art. If you want to visit this exceptional park, you can live in a nice Barcelona apartment or Barcelona hotel.

When you enter the park, the first that you see are two house that look like they are taken from a fairy tale world. The houses are colored and have round and natural forms. After theses two houses, you walk up some stairs which are decorated nicely with some mosaic and a fountain. Then you are at the big terrace square. This one can be seen as a big piece of art. But you can also find a lot of small pieces of art in it. This square is main place for tourists and artists to come. There are also several cultural events taking place from time to time. In the whole park you can find impressive stone constructions, ceramic works and unique buildings.

In the park you can also find Gaudi's house where he used to live in during he created this park. This house is used as a museum now and includes paintings and furniture that he designed. In front of that house you can find his former garden. It is a really interesting created big garden which is free for visitors. You can combine the visit of this park with a great Barcelona holiday.

How to reach the park:
The easiest way to reach the park is via Metro. You just enter the green line 3 and get out at the station "Lesseps". From this station you walk approximately 15 minutes to entrance of the park. The way to the entrance is provided with road signs, so that it is really easy to find the park. You can also reach the park easily by bus or taxi.
The entrance to the park is free. It is opened every day from 10.00-19.00.

If you want to go back in time to see how Barcelona may have looked during medieval times and before, visit Barcelona's neighborhood El Born. Aside from the trendy shops, restaurants and modern transportation, very little has changed over the years. From the small winding streets to the large squares where people go for lunch or dinner, El Born is a great place to spend your holidays in Barcelona, e.g. in one of the comfortable holiday homes Barcelona in El Borne.

Nearby Museums in El Borne

Beside the various shops, restaurants and cafes, there are several museums in El Born that you may find interesting. Spend a day or an afternoon in one or more of the following museums to learn more about Barcelona and its rich artistic history.The museums include:

• Picasso Museum - The Barcelona Picasso Museum is located on Moncada Street, this museum hosts over 3,500 works by Pablo Picasso. Completed with a café and a bookshop, you can spend all day at this museum viewing Picasso's work and many other of his personal items.

• Barcelona Textile and Costume Museum - Since El Born was once the headquarters of the Barcelona textile guilds, it's fitting that a museum dedicated to textiles would be located here. You will find a variety of exhibits that feature embroidery, costumes from different time periods and clothing from the 20th century.

• Maeght Gallery - The Maeght gallery in Barcelona, which is open to the public features artwork by Kandinsky, Miró, Giacometti and art of many further famous and well-known artists.

El Borne is not a large neighborhood, but there are beautiful Barcelona hotels and other types of accommodation in Barcelona to choose from. There are two metro stations dedicated to El Borne and therefore you can easily get around anywhere within Barcelona. Your Barcelona holiday should include visits to different neighborhoods so you can try out different kind of food as well as other cultural delights this city has to offer.
For those traveling with families, El Born is centrally located and is a ten minute walk away to the beaches and the city center of Barcelona.

Are you going to spend some time during summer in Barcelona? If not, why don't you come and spend some exciting holidays in Barcelona in either a Barcelona hotel or an apartment in Barcelona?

Beside the typical sights that Barcelona can offer you, you could get to know the city from another point of view: Namely, as the scene of plenty of internationally known movies. The latest well-known movie which was shot in the metropolis was Woody Allen's successful movie "Vicky Cristina Barcelona". Yet, there are many other movies which were actually shot in Barcelona but didn't play in the city, for instance "The perfume".

The medieval Gothic quarter "Barrio Gotico", where one can also find many comfortable Barcelona apartments and the dry Mediterranean climate ensure ideal conditions for many movies.

When spending some Barcelona holidays, you should definitely participate in a Barcelona Movie walk and explore the original settings. Beside the tours "The Barcelona of Woody Allen" and "The Barcelona of Perfume" one can also take the tours "The Barcelona of "Salvador"" and "The Barcelona of Pedro Almodavar". Of course there are also tours which bring you to the French movie settings of "L'Auberge Espagnole - Barcelona for a year" as well as to the movie settings of the Italian movie "Manuale d'amore 2".
In case you don't want to participate in a guided tour, you can just follow the movie tracks by yourself. On the webpage WITUR you can find the certain movie walks.

Starting on the 6th of June until the 6th of september 2009, a very special exhibition takes place in the Barcelona Maritim Museum, called „Tutankhamun: Discover its tomb with its magnificant treasures".
Tutankhamun's tomb was found and opened for the first time in the year 1922 - And you have the great chance to visit it in Barcelona.If you are - like me too - an inspired fan of the history and myths of the ancient Egypt you should definitely NOT miss visiting this exhibition. It enables you to see all precious objects of Tutankhamun's gravesite.

Besides, you can visit the exhibition of Tutankhamun with a monitoring audio-guide which can be obtained for free when buying an entry-ticket. This tool guides you through the whole exhibition and informs you with practical and supporting information and facts.

Entry fees for the Tutankhamun-exhibition:

Adults: 17 €
Retirees (65+): 11 €
Students: 11 €
Children: 9 €

Yet, there are some special offers. For instance the "family rate" (2 adults, 1 child). Tickets can be obtained either directly at the entry or via ServiCaixa.

My personal recommendation:
Spend a informative, and at the same time relaxing, summer-weekend in Barcelona by the sea, from where you are only a stone's throw away of the Barcelona Maritim Museum and its exhibition. A cheaper option would be to go for a Barcelona holiday apartment at the sea.
For instance in a comfortable Barcelona beach apartment, located in the charming district Barceloneta, just beside the sea. This location is the perfect starting point in order to discover Barcelona by foot and also let one's minds wander in the evenings at the Barceloneta beach in an authentic Mediterranean atmosphere.

If you are spending your Barcelona holidays in a chic Barcelona luxury apartment or in an elegant Barcelona luxury hotel at Passeo de Gracia, you should definitely visit the Barcelona Perfume Museum.

The Perfume Museum, a private institution with more than 5000 different odors, enables you to gather more information about the age-long evolution of Perfumes. Perfumes, deriving from many different cultures are exposed: From pre-and proto-history to Egyptians, Greek Ceramics, Romanic glasses as well as Arabic and oriental objects.

In addition, the odor collection from the 17th to the 19th century is of great interest. There is also an exhibition of the industrialized perfume-collection ranging from the very first to the latest perfumes. Of particular interest is a flask which contains 2 different items: One the one hand, a flask with a perfume which used to belong to the French Marie Antoinette.
On the other hand, it contains a Perfume flask which has been designed by Salvador Dali, called "Le Roi Soleil" (the Sun King). Alone because of that, it is worth to visit the Perfume Museum of Barcelona.

Opening hours of the Barcelona Perfume Museum:

Mo - Fr: 10:30am - 01:30pm and 04:30pm - 08:00pm
Sa: 11:00am - 02:00pm

Adress: Passeig de Gracia 39,
Barcelona
Entry fee: 5€
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One of the most famous places of Barcelona is the main street which goes from the street Diagonal down towards the sea. Do you know of which street exactly I am talking about? Right - Las Ramblas!
When I was in Barcelona some months ago, I wasn't aware what exactly what was so special about this street until I walked along it one day. I was really impressed by the numerous different kinds of bars, restaurants, theatres, shops etc. which are placed on the 1.2 km long Las Ramblas and which are opened from Monday to Sunday.
It's such a popular street and crowded during day and night by people from all around the world. Besides, Las Ramblas is a good example in order to proof that Barcelona is a city which never sleeps. Really, this is no joke!
Convince yourself and plan your next Barcelona holidays in either one of the plenty attractive and centrally located Barcelona hotels las Ramblas or as an alternative in one of the ramblas apartments Barcelona - from where you can explore many important sights of the city easily by foot.

Another typical characteristic of Las Ramblas are the several polymorphic human statues. You will recognize, that whenever you walk on Las Ramblas, you will find different ones. Their ideas are just admirable: Elfs, roboters, monkeys, aliens, trees are just few of the many statues that you might could expect when walking along Las Ramblas which is always full of events.
Besides the human statues, you will also see artists, magicians, stunning acrobats or dancing groups etc.
When arriving at the bottom of the street (what could take you some time if you like watching every single actor) just in front of the sea, a statue of Christoph Columbus who is pointing with his finger to America will expect you. From there you can walk along Barceloneta's beautiful beach promenade and its port and ...

The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família ("La Sagrada Familia") is Gaudis's still incomplete creation which is situated in Barcelona's district "Eixample". The church is under construction for more than 100 years (since 1882) and is expected to be completed in the year 2026.
The Sagrada Familia is considered as the master-piece work of the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi (1852 - 1962) and is the number-one attraction of Barcelona with thousands of visitors from all around the world every day.
The church meant everything for Gaudi and he obviously lived for this object in order to become perfect. Unfortunately, the work undertaken on Sagrada Familia doesn't follow exactly the plans of Gaudi, as the plans were destroyed during the war.
The Sagrada Familia is nowadays adapted to the modern and proper style of the artists who are working on it.
Some of Barcelona's habitants are of the opinion that, "once the Sagrada Familia is finally completed, it will for sure collapse!" - We will see...
If you want to spend your stay in a great holiday apartment in Barcelona just beside the grandious Sagrada Familia, or if you rather prefer staying in a nice, economical hotel in Barcelona, but also close to the Sagrada Familia, you won't regret your choice. Wake up and see the Sagrada Familia from the accomodation every morning will make you feel good!

Each region of Spain and other countries has his own traditions and celebrations. As eastern is approaching, I would like to provide you with some useful information about eastern in Barcelona.
"Semana Santa" is the name for the eastern week in Barcelona and the Catalan culture generally and means "Holy week". During this week, more than 600 000 habitants of Barcelona leave the city and with their families travel to other villages, sea-side locations or even abroad.
Typical Catalan Easter processions can be seen in different churches of Barcelona. For instance, the church "La Iglesia de San Agusti", which is located in Barcelona's district Raval is a nice location to experience this procession with its traditional music and its sinister hooded penitents. The celebration there starts at 17:00 and more than 300 people are expected to attend it. Another nice place to see the Catalanian Easter celebration is by the "Iglesia de Sant Jaume" in the centrally located Gothic district, also at 17:00. Both occurrings take place on "Good Friday".
Of course, eastern in the Catalan culture has also a culinary side: The most important culinary delight is the "Mona de Pasqua" eastern sweets which can be found everywhere during Eastern. It is a must, that the godfather gives such a delicious chocolate composition to his godson after the Easter mass on Sunday. On the following day, the Easter-Monday, there is usually a family-gathering where they will eat paella or rabbit together bevor eating lots of "Mona de Pasqua" as dessert afterwards. (And of course, the wine is not missing too!)

The sweet "Mona de Pasquas" can be found in many different shapes and colors almost in almost every pastry shop during Eastern. For instance, sometimes you can find houses and little man in chocolate shape which can be eaten.
Eastern is an occasion to spend holidays in Barcelona and experience this very important celebration and get your own "Mona de Pasquas" - you will love it!!!

If you are spending holidays in a Barcelona family apartment, don' forget to visit the zoo. The Zoo of Barcelona is not far away located from the sea; in the famous "Park de la Ciutadella". Visiting Barcelona's Zoo which hosts more than 400 different animal species is an experience for really EVERYONE: giraffes, bears, lions, turtles, storks, lynxes, otters, elephants, hippos, leopards from Sri Lanka as well as a huge range of exotic species of birds are only few of the many, many animals which can be seen in the zoo of Barcelona.
The probably most famous animal of Barcelona's Zoo is until today "Copito de Nieve" (= snowflake). This was an albino-gorilla (white coat!), what is a very rarely existing species of gorillas. Unfortunately, Copito de Nieve has already passed by some years ago. However, he is still in the mind of many visitors from all around the world who saw this funny animal when visiting the Zoo.
Promenading through the great Zoo of Barcelona enables you not infrequently to experience live how the most "dangerous" and "exceptional" species of animals are fed by their custodians.

Barcelona's zoo is opened throughout the year. However, the time schedules change every now and then in regard to the certain season. Entrance fees for adults are 16€ and 9.60€ for children.
If you would like to know more about the Zoo of Barcelona check out the official website on the following link: http://www.zoobarcelona.com/default.htm

Port Aventura is Europe's largest Theme Park and offers a magical family experience with its many rides, Caribe Aquatic Park, Beach Club and Port Aventura Hotels. The Park is located in a convenient distance from Barcelona of approximately an hour and is easily accessible via taxi or train. Families can find a variety of great Barcelona hotels or Barcelona family apartments, in close proximity to the park.
Rides for any age group make Port Aventura a great entertainment venue for families e.g. the Dragon Khan roller coaster with its eight inverted loops and the Wild West Aventura roller coaster. Families can choose from over 100 shows with anything from Chinese acrobats to Tahitian dancers. Most impressive is the pyrotechnical show, Fiestaventura, named "Best Show in the World".
Choosing an accommodation in Barcelona is a good option for families who are looking for a short distance to the Port Aventura Theme Park but yet stay outside of the park.

The CatHelicopter Barcelona Sky Tours enables you to visit Barcelona from a very special kind of view - namely from ABOVE!

This means that you don't need to visit all the important sights of Barcelona by foot, but you can see them in short time out of the helicopters' windows.

A tour with the CatHelicopter includes all important sights of Barcelona which have to be seen when coming to the city:

From the sea to the mountains, from Sagrada Familia to the new Agbar Tower, from the Olympia stadium to Montjuic and furthermore over the forum of culture. And last but not least from the district "Eixample" to Barcelona's most famous street Las Ramblas.
And who knows - probably you will even recognize your wonderful luxury hotel in Barcelona, which is located just beside the beach, from the grandiose view out of the helicopter?

The prices for a Barcelona Helicopter ride are dependent of the duration of the tour. For instance, the tour mentioned above, which lasts around 10 minutes, costs 80€.

However, there are also shorter and less expensive tours available, as well as longer and more expensive ones - whatever YOU prefer!

TIP: Helicopter-Flights over Barcelona are very common and famous to be handed over as gift-vouchers', especially for the ones who live according to the principle of "No Risk - No Fun".

If you are coming to Barcelona for a longer trip it will be probably useful for you to get the Barcelona Card.

The card offers free entries, discounts and added values to many attractions all around Barcelona. You will have unlimited free public transport within Barcelona including the train from the international airport to the city. Barcelona Cards are available in typical Barcelona tourism offices at the airport and in the city centre.
Free entry to attractions in Barcelona include the Botanic Garden, the Golondrinas etc.
Furthermore you will be getting discounts to nearly all famous attractions, discotheques and restaurants in Barcelona. An adult card valid for 5 days will cost you 42€.

Obviously the most important part of your stay in Barcelona is a wonderful apartment besides the Barcelona part. Just have a look at Barcelona apartments where you can choose from a variety of accommodations for all types of travelers.

One of the most famous sights and probably the symbol of Barcelonian architecture is the massive Roman Catholic Church Sagrada Familiawhich has been under construction since 1882.

The church was designed by the famous Catalonian artist Antonio Gaudi who dedicated 40 years to this project. It is supposed to be finished by 2026. Sagrada Familia is very rich in Christian symbols due to Gaudi intending to build the "last great sanctuary of Christendom". Its 18 tall towers symbolize the Twelve Apostels, the 4 Evangelists, the Virgin Mary and the tallest of all Jesus Christ.

The construction of this unique project is financed through private investors (Roman Catholic church as well as the government do not fund this project) and the money spent by visitors on entrance and funding. More than 2, 26 Million people have already visited the Sagrada Familia and it does not seem to become less.
Opening hours are from October - March from 9am to 6pm and from April - September from 9am to 8pm. General entrance fee lies at 11€.

If you want to stay in the nice neighborhood of the Sagrada Familie during your stay in Barcelona, the best apartment to choose would be the Eixample Sagrada Familia Apartment.

I think everyone who watched the movie" L'auberge espagnol" thought to himself: wouldn't it be great to live and study in Barcelona for a while, a semester maybe. Take your chance and just spent wonderful 6-12 months in one of the several universities in Barcelona. You can choose between 5 universities, University of Barcelona, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Pampeu Fabra University and the Polytechnic University of Catalunya. Here you go with some information about the most well known ones:

University of Barcelona

The public university with campuses all over Barcelona was founded in 1450 already. The university consists of 18 different faculties with all kinds of areas you can study in. Your lectures can either be in Spanish, Catalan or English depending on what you are studying but make sure you know that Catalan is the major language in administration etc before coming to Barcelona.

Ramon Llull University

This private university was founded in 1990 and is probably best known for its famous business faculty ESADE. Right now about 14.000 students are enrolled. Most faculties are located within the city.

Autonomous University Barcelona

This university is situated in the metropolitan area of Barcelona in a suburb called Bellaterra. It consists of 50 departments with 11 faculties while more than 100 postgraduate programmes are offered to students. UAB gathers more than 50.000 students. It is well known for its research qualities.

If you looking for a flat in Barcelona to study at one of the universities it is probably the best thing to stay in one of the Barcelona apartments first and search for flats while you are here already instead on trusting pictures in the internet.

If you are planning on visiting Barcelona anytime soon something you should definitely not miss the so called Poble Espanyol at the Montjuic in Barcelona.

The little village within Barcelona unites different lifestyles, architectures and arts throughout the whole of Spain. It was constructed in 1929 for the World Fair that was held that year in Barcelona. The outdoor museum occupies a total area of 49.000m². The best way to get to this major attraction would be to take the metro L1 or L3 in Barcelona. If you don't want to have any additional effort travelling, staying in the Montjuic Apartment Ramblas Port will be the best accommodation for you.
You can find prices and opening hours of the Poble Espanyol on the official Poble Espanyol website.

Special events within the Poble Espanyol are different live shows of "inhabitants" including traditional glassblowing or other manufacturers. Souvenir shops, cafes and different restaurants will furthermore contribute to a great day learning about the Spanish country, culture and architecture.

A bar that you definitely should visit during your stay in Barcelona is the „Chupito Bar"in Calle d'Aribau in Eixample. Chupito means as much as shot and believe me this bar has a lot of shots. Different variations such as "The General" or "Monica Lewinsky" are served out of 200 possible shots. Not only the shots are worth passing by there but the show in general will be spectacular. The staff goes as far as to light the bar on fire or dress up in costumes.

The bar is definitely a good start for a long night if you don't mind crowds and younger people.
If you want to taste all 200 shots, the best place to stay would be directly next to it in the Viladomat Apartment.

Don't miss trying it!

Parc Güell

Situated in the district of Gràcia, designed by the architect Gaudi and part of the UNESCO World Heritage, Park Güell is probably the most famous park in Barcelona. It can be reached by metro or bus (the town's touristic bus tours are also coming to the park). The entrance to the park is free and from there you have a beautiful sight over all of Barcelona. The park is marked with colourful mosaics on benches, stairs and walls. Different animals such as snakes and saurians are lining the buildings. The park was designed on behalf of the manufacturer Eusebi Güell who loved the parks he has seen in England and wanted the same for Barcelona. Best access to the park is given if you sleep in one of the apartments in Gracia such as the Goya Loft penthouse.

Parc de la Ciutadella

This park is located in the city centre and includes the Barcelona Zoo, several museums and a huge fountain. The park was named after the citadel, a fortress located on the outskirts where King Philips V kept control over the people of Barcelona. The symbol of central government was nearly destroyed in the 19th century. Only the chapel, the governor's palace and the arsenal, now hosting the Catalan parliament survived the demolishment. At the northern corner of the park, the Cascada is located, an triumphal arch with waterfall and fountain to built for the Universal exhibition in 1888 hosted by Barcelona.

Montjuic

The Montjuic is not only famous because you have the best view over the town, hosted the Olympic games in 1992 and the world exhibition in 1929 but also because of its wonderful parks all over the mountain. The museu nacional is situated on this mountain and shows off some of the best artists in Catalunya. It is also home to a huge castle and the museum of the famous catalan artist Joan Miró. The castle is especially famous for all the activists, politicians and socialist executed during the Franco regime. The beautiful apartment Magalhaes Poble Sec Apartment is the best opportunity when you want to be close to this famous sight of Barcelona.
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Barcelona, one of the top city spots in Europe and a famous tourist destination all around the year, has many a lot to offer to visitors. Spending Barcelona holidays sightseeing will be one of the main things to do to get to know the city and its rich cultural, historic and architectural heritage. From A as Arc Triomf to Z for the Zoo of Barcelona you will have plenty of choices to discover the Catalonian capital. From the heart of the city,