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Barcelona What,when,and where
Places
Sagrada Família Is the craziest building site in the world! Gaudi’s genius, and the fact that the cathedral will never be completed, makes it even more astonishing. Address: Carrer de Mallorca, 401 Barcelona Phone: 932 07 30 31 Our TOP 10 Subway: L2, Sagrada Familia Web: www.sagradafamilia.cat Park Güell Is one of the most beautiful icons of the city. It’s located in the upper part of Barcelona, wich has wonderful views of the city. You can enjoy a fantastic green walk surrounded by a modernist works. Address: Passatge de Sant Josep de la Muntanya Phone: 902 200 302 Subway: L3, Vallcarca Web: http://www.parkguell.cat/en/
Casa Batllo There's something distinctly fishy about the appearance of Gaudí's colourful mosaic of a building on Passeig de Gràcia. That's probably because it's covered in shiny scales. Subway: L3, Passeig de Gracia
Espai Gaudí – La Pedrera If you don’t have time to visit all of Gaudi’s landmarks, be sure to see this one. Visit the Gaudi museum on the top floor and, if possible, stay to have a drink on the roof terrace. The decorations here must have inspired George Lucas and his Star Wars movies. Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 92 08008 Barcelona Phone: 934 84 59 00 Do not miss the expectacular shops around this site...
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CaixaForum One of Spain's most ample collections of modern art, housed in a striking Montjuic building mixing the modernist with the avant-garde. Address: Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8, 08038 Barcelona Phone: 934 76 86 00 Miró Foundation Playful modern complex in Montjuic holding a trove of work by Spain's master of stripped-down symbolism, Joan Miró. Address: Parc de Montjuïc, s/n, 08038 Barcelona Phone: 934 43 94 70 Web: http://www.fundaciomiro-bcn.org/ Fundació Antoni Tàpies Contemporary art exhibitions are the rule, including a large body of work by Tàpies himself, in modernist architect Domènech i Montaner's extravagant one-time publishing house, which is topped by an eye-catching wire sculpture. Address: Carrer d'Aragó, 255, 08007 Barcelona Phone: 934 87 03 15 Web: http://www.fundaciotapies.org/
MACBA (You can visit the Ramblas, Boqueria market the same day) Leave the busy streets behind you for a moment by visiting Barcelona’s museum of modern art. MACBA is short for Museu d´Art Contemporani de Barcelona. Address: Plaça dels Àngels, 1, Barcelona Phone: 93 412 08 10 Web: www.macba.es Picasso Museum The permanent collections stands for more than 3,800 works and this is one of the most popular and most visited museums in Barcelona. Address: Montcada, 15, Barcelona Phone: 932 563 000 Web: www.museupicasso.bcn.es MNAC Catalonia's National Art Museum graces the interior of the imposing Palau Nacional, built in 1929 for Barcelona's International Expo. Here you can find treasures from Catalonia's golden age of religious art, from Gothic to Renaissance. Address: Palau Nacional, Parc de Montjuïc, s/n, 08038 Barcelona Phone: 936 22 03 60 Web: www.mnac.cat
Museums
Catch a Show at the Liceu Theatre This historic opera house is located on Las Ramblas. Elegant though it is on the outside, nothing can prepare you for the dazzlingly opulent, horseshoe-shaped theatre hidden within it. Subway: L3, Liceu See the Street Performers on Las Ramblas Human statues, street artists, dancers, magicians - they're all queuing up to entertain you on Las Ramblas, each and every afternoon. Don't forget to tip them!
Must
La Boqueria Market Barcelona’s most famous market has a string of excellent tapas eateries around its periphery, just a squid’s throw from Las Ramblas. Address: La Rambla, 91 Barcelona Phone: 933 18 20 17 Web: www.boqueria.info/mobile/ Gothic Quarter Walking Tour Get to grips with all the nooks, crevices and corners of Barcelona's most historic quarter by joining a fun, educational walking tour. It's a good way to meet
Barceloneta-Montjuic Cable Car Scared of heights? Look away. One of Barcelona's most spectacular rides takes you 400 metres into the air over Barcelona's port, on its way to the heights of Mountjuic mountain Beaches Barcelona is famous for its beaches, and the fact that they're mostly artificial does not stop the yearly 7 million tourists that enjoy the sand and the waves. The most popular beach would be "Platja de la Nova Icària". Subway: L4, Barceloneta Our TOP 10
Palau de la Música Catalana This sublime concert hall designed by Domènech i Montaner a hundred years ago is not quite as wacky as some of Gaudi’s architecture. It is actually more representative of Modernism. The Palace of Catalan Music not only pays tribute to the musical heritage of the Catalans but to all music—as well as beauty, color and joy. Address: C/ Palau de la Música 4-6 Phone: 93 295 72 00 Subway: L1, Urquinaona Web: www.palaumusica.org
Nearby Restaurants
Quimet i Quimet Is an old cellar and this offers some delicious tapas and wines. Medium price: 30€ Schedules: Monday to Friday from 12.00h at 16.00h/ 19.00h at 22.30h and Saturday from 12.00h at 16.00h. Address: C/Poeta Cabanyes, 25, Barcelona Phone: 934 423 142 Web: http://bit.ly/Quimet
De Paula Paula offers burgers, BrazilianMediterranean food and fast food. Medium price: 5 - 9 € Schedules: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 13:00h at 16:30h/ 19:30h at 23:30h Phone: 931 64 69 80 Address: Carrer Creu Dels Molers 65, Barcelona Web: http://www.depaula.cat II Golfo Di Napoli A Italian restaurant with a typical Neapolitan dishes. Is one of the oldest restaurants in Barcelona since 1997 Medium price: 23 € Schedules:Monday to Friday from 13.00h at 16.00h/ 20.00h at 24.00h Address:C/ Lleida, 38, Barcelona Phone: (+34) 934 23 53 83 Web: http://ilgolfodinapoli.wordpress.com
Elche This is the result that fifty years of work Iborra family who brought and shared the taste and culinary culture of their land Elche. Medium price: 36€ Schedules: Every day from 13.00h at 16.00h/ 21.00h at 24.00h Address: C/Vilà i Vilà, 71 (Nou de la Rambla), Barcelona Phone: 934 413 089 Web: http://elcherestaurant.es/en
Casa Tapas Cañota offers excellence choice of tapas. Medium price: 30€ Schedules: Tuesday to Saturday from 13.00h at 24.00h and Sunday from 13.00h at 16.00h. Address: C/ Lleida, 7, Barcelona Phone: 933 25 91 71 Web: http://casadetapas.com
El Mall (Special discount for guest) Is located inside the Hotel Crowne Plaza Barcelona Fira Center where you can taste an excellent Mediterranean food. Medium price: 25€ Schedules: Monday to Sunday from 13.30h at 15.30h/ 20.30h at 23.00h Address: Avenida Rius i Taulet, 1-3 08004 Barcelona Phone: 934 26 22 23 Web: http://www.cpbarcelonafiracenter.com
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Pakta Is the best Japanese Restaurant Peruvian style with excellent quality, presentation and staff. Medium price: 98€ Schedules: Tuesday to Friday from 19.00h at 23.00h and Saturday from 12.00h at 26.00h/19.00h at 23.00h Address: Carrer Lleida 5, Barcelona Phone: 9362401 Web: http://www.pakta.es Espai Kru A special place, with a menu split into two sections. Raw and lightly cooked. Medium price: 55€ Schedules: Wednesday to Saturday from 13.30h at 16.00h/ 20.00h at 23.30h Address: Carrer Lleida 7, Barcelona Phone: 93 424 81 52 Our TOP 10 Web: http://www.espaikru.com Rías de Galicia An elegant restaurant offers the best of Galician seafood .Medium price: 80€ Schedules: Every day from 13.00h at 15.30h/ 20.00h at 23.00h Address: Carrer Lleida 7, Barcelona Phone: 93 424 81 52/ 93 423 45 70 Web: http://www.riasdegalicia.com
Tickets Tapas Bar Restaurant with fantastic dining experience, good service and quality Medium price: 55€ Schedules: Tuesday to Saturday from 19.00h at 23.00h and Sunday from 13.00h at 15.00h Address: Avinguda del Paral•lel 164, Barcelona Phone: 932 924 254 Web: http://www.ticketsbar.es/web Bodega 1900 It offers different covers with high quality, it is the ideal place for a snack in the afternoon. Medium price: 30-45€ Schedules: Tuesday to Saturday from 13.00h at 20.00h Address: Carrer Tamarit, 91, Barcelona Phone: 933 252 659 Web: http://ca.bodega1900.com Xemei Xemei is a Venetian restaurant with a quiet atmosphere with large windows and great views of the street. Medium price: 40€ Schedules: Monday to Friday from 13.30h at 24.00h and Saturday to Sunday from 14.00h at 24.00h. Address: Passeig de l’Exposició 85, Barcelona Phone: 935 53 51 40 Web: http://www.vipgourmet.com/site:http://w ww.xemei.es
City Center Restaurants El Tragaluz It offers a traditional yet modern, food adapted to the tastes and habits of today's life. You can find the same recipes always but with a more modern technique, with lighter ingredients. Address: Passatge de la Concepció, 5, Barcelona Phone: 934 870 621
La Champanyeria Cheap and crowded affordable tapas and cava in a hustle-bustle bodega across the road from Port Vell. Address: Carrer de la Reina Cristina, 7 Phone: 933 10 08 39
Bar Tomás The King of Spain's favourite spicy potato dish at a staunchly traditional but informal joint on Sarrià's main drag. Address: Carre Major de Sarrià, 49, 08017, Barcelona Phone: 932 03 10 77
Our TOP 10
Ciudad Condal Offers a wide range of tapas and traditional cuisine. Address: Rambla de Catalunya, 18 Barcelona Phone: 933 18 19 97 Restaurante Barceloneta It offers a good meal marine, always with the best fish, with a professional service, and a great views of the port. Address: Carrer de l'Escar, 22, 08039 Barcelona Phone: 932 21 21 11 Subway: Barcelona-Estacio de Franca La Bodegueta The restaurant offers a wonderful selection of traditional tapas. Address: Rambla de Catalunya, 100, Barcelona Phone: 932 15 48 94 Subway: Diagonal
Coffee & Cakes Lolita bakery Take away cupcakes, by the LA PEDRERA Address: Carrer del Portal Nou, 20, 08003 Barcelona Phone: 933 10 36 76
Brunch and Cake All day kitchen, bistro NICE cakes. Address: Carrer Enric Granados, 19, 08007 Barcelona Subway: Barcelona-Passeig de Gracia
Caelum All kinds of sweets made by nuns and monks in monasteries and churches from all aroun Spain. Address: Calle Palla, 8, 08002 Barcelona Phone: 933 02 69 93 Subway: Liceu