Why Go? Stunning, still evolving architectural landscape—from Gaudí's epic Sagrada Familia to Jean Nouvel's imposing Torre Agbar.Party until the wee hours, or shop until you drop.A dining scene to rival—some say outstrip—Paris, spearheaded by expert experimental chef Ferran Adrià.
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Gaudí’s phenomenal neogothic masterpiece (‘the last great sanctuary of Christendom’), although yet incomplete, contains his greatest discovery,...
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Seven properties built by the architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) in or near Barcelona testify to Gaudí’s exceptional creative contribution to the...
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The Camp Nou has hosted some of the finest football players in the world since its construction in 1957. As the home of FC Barcelona it has seen the...
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This unique building is widely but unofficially known as La Pedrera ("the Quarry"). It is a UNESCO World Heritage site, the final secular...
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Josep Jujol helped Gaudi design Casa Batlló, this extraordinary and controversial building. Its local name is "Casa Dels Ossos" ("House...
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'These are two of the finest contributions to Barcelona's architecture by the Catalan art nouveau architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The Palau de la...
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'Five medieval mansions on this street contain this museum of the work of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). The bulk of the art was donated by Jaume Sabartés...
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Sometimes when you’re traveling it’s nice to find a place that’s a bit home-y to relax in, and that’s just the kind of atmosphere encouraged to...
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Barcelona's saint's day is celebrated with verve and passion, and every 24th September is a public holiday on which a joyous street party of vast...
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La Boqueria on Barcelona’s ‘La Rambla’ claims to be the largest market of its kind in Europe. Whether this is true or not, the market is definitely...
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Funky apartments in Barcelona’s trendy Born district plus quirky walking tours for foodies, designers and culture vultures What marks these apartments...
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Barcelona Zoo has been open since 1892, originally housing the privately collected animals of a wealthy local man. Nowadays, it’s just as concerned...
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Although not completed until 1915, Gaudi's Colonia Guell chapel was begun in 1899. Technologically brilliant and structurally sound, it combines the...
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'Thousands travel here every year to see and touch the medieval statue of La Moreneta (The Black Virgin), the patron saint of Catalonia. Many newly...
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Little winding streets and an eclectic mix of old and new architecture attract people from around the world to Barri Gothic. There are bars,...
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The Passeig de Gracia is one of the world's most elegant avenues. Taking a walk past the impressive architecture, upscale boutiques, and tree-lined...
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