arcelona Travel Magazine
Barcelona is a banquet for all the senses, though perhaps mainly for sight. Not far behind are the pleasures of the palate. The air temperature is almost always about right, more and more streets are pedestrianized, and tavern after tavern burrows elegantly into medieval walls
17th-century description of Barcelona as a "repository of courtesy, travelers' shelter" but, as the author of Don Quijote discerned more than 400 years ago, the city has a weakness for pampering and impressing visitors. Barcelona's pre-Olympics hotel surge in the early 1990s was matched only by its post-Olympics hotel surge in the early 2000s.
arcelona The hotel trade may seem centuries removed from Miguel de Cervantes's
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Flamenco Dance Shows Museu de la Xocolata Dinner and a Show - Immerse yourself in the experience of visiting a Tablao Flamenco. Enjoy a meal of good quality mediterranean food in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
A must for chocolate lovers. Good exhibition with well thought out displays. The entry ticket is a bar of chocolate which was eaten on the way round the museum.
Barcelona's pre-Olympics hotel surge in the early 1990s was matched only by its post-Olympics hotel surge in the early 2000s.Barcelona's pre-Olympics hotel surge in the early 1990s was matched only by itself.
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Flamenco DANCE SHOWS featured dancer
Born in Barcelona, Josua studied art since early childhood, graduating at the exclusive school “Qüanticoh Independent School” (Canada). At the age of 10 he studied different musical instruments such as the violin, the trumpet, the bass and the violoncello. He finally was seduced by the flamenco percussion. At age 16 he was choreographer and soloist of the dance company “Gypsy Soul” appearing in more than 100 representations throughout Canada. At 18 he toured throughout USA as first dancer of the “National Art Company of USA” (flamenco). At 20 he entered the Professional Dance Conservatory “Instituto del Teatro” (Barcelona) In two years he graduated with honours.
NIGHTLY SHOWS Dinner and a Show Immerse yourself in the experience of visiting a Tablao Flamenco. Enjoy a meal of good quality mediterranean food in a warm and inviting atmosphere. One should take into account that the best places for viewing the show are given to the people who make a meal reservation.
At 22 he was soloist in the flamenco production “Somorrostro” Directed and choreographed by J Latorre. At the age of 23 he was principal dancer in Joaquin Cortes' production “De Amor y Odio” performing in the principal capitals of the world. He was Joaquin Cortes replacement and substituted him in the leading role of the show in multiple occasions. At 25 he was soloist in the contemporary dance company “Nafas Dance Company” directed by Pat Debana.
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A Must See for Kids
A Little History
The Finest Ingredients
Ineresting facts about chocolate and the history presented in a very interesting manner. Several short video clips that you can play in multiple languages and learn about chocolate. Museu Xocolata has teaching materials aimed at the infant, primary and secondary education stages. This material has been planned in accordance with the curriculum design of the different education cycles, establishing the set of objectives and content to be worked on before, during and after the visit. Since the age of discovery in the 15th century, chocolate has played a role in the economic and social fabric of Barcelona.
Chocolate-flavoured Food: and freestyle experiences. The Museu de la Xocolata was created in 2000 and is now very popular! The idea is original, the entry fee is not expensive, and who does not like chocolate?
First you try the chocolate, then the appropriate brandy and, finally, the combination of the two products. During this activity you will obtain knowledge of the history of brandy, its characteristics and its storage process. Undoubtedly, though, the main food is chocolate, and you find out about its history, the existing types and its manufacturing process. Our new way to understand chocolate... We want to create a new connection with the chocolate... Talk with it and about it, this is the idea we have thought and because of that, the Museum has created Speaking with Chocolate!
The entry ticket is a bar of chocolate which was eaten on the way round the museum.
Museu de la Xocolata
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