Barcelona Gothic Cathedral La Seu Adress: Plaza de la Seu (Metro Jaume) Entrance door on Plaza de la Seu and on carrer de la Bisbe (very nice old street) Barri Gothic district Entrance fee : … [Read more...]
Architecture
One of the main reasons people travel to Barcelona is to admire the architecture which can be unique, ecentric and extravagant, but is always original. Amongst the most famous of which is Gaudi's work, respected by architects all over the world as one of the most distinctive and individual techniques ever seen. An influence on many other artists and architects there are traces of his style everywhere. The Gothic Quarter should be the first place you visit if you are limited for time as it’s truly magnificent with buildings dating back as far as the 12th and 16th centuries, ensure you check out the Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and Casa Batlló, all designed and created by Gaudi and true masterpieces. Quality Barcelona Gothic Quarter apartments are comfortable and luxurious and located right in the heart of the district. The Olympics in ‘92 presented an opportunity for modern architects to also show their skills with the Montjuic Telecommunications Tower and the Montjuic Stadium and the Torre Agbar designed by Jean Nouvelhouses hosts the headquarters for Agbar, and is a stunning reinforced-concrete structure, crowned by a glass and steel dome with a facade of 25 different coloured aluminum panels.
Cocoon Christmas Dinner at Monvínic
December 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Monvínic opened just 2 years ago - but it is already considered one of the 5 best wine bars in the world, maybe even the best (according to the Wall Street Journal). So we were excited and pleased to hear that our Managing Director (Mathieu Quintart) had decided to spoil us this year with a Christmas dinner at Monvínic - what a treat! Alfons … [Read more...]
Barcelona Modernism Museum
September 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
MMCAT - Modernism Museum Catalunya 350 works from 42 most important modernist artists as: Joan Busquets, Ramón Casas, Antoni Gaudi, Gaspar Homar, Josep Llimona, Joaquim Mir et Puig i Cadafalch, in their different styles : painting, sculpture, home furnitures, decoration. The Modernism Museum is located in a modernist building from the … [Read more...]
Congress Palace of Catalunya Barcelona
June 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Palau de Congressos de Catalunya Avenidad Diagonal 661-671 Barcelona PH 00 34 933 644 400 WEB Congress Palace This congress palace is located on the upper side of Barcelona on the Diagonal Avenue Metro: Zona Universitària? (Line 3 - Green) Many different types of Congresses are held in this Congress Palace The Palau de … [Read more...]
Art Ticket for the 7 leading Museums of Barcelona
November 6, 2009 By 1 Comment
Be part of art! Barcelona counts with many interesting museums and lots are well worth a vist, but usually the time and the budget for museum visits are limited during a holdiday. But for art lovers and those really interested into visting at least the 7 leading art centres in Barcelona, there is the Art Ticket available. The Art Ticket is … [Read more...]
Luxury Design Hotel W in Barcelona
October 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The new W Hotel opens its doors in Barcelona on October 1st 2009. Ricardo Bofill is the architect of this new beautiful hotel on the right side of the seashore. Ricardo Bofill was born in Barcelona in 1939. Known for his architectural creations including the Shiseido headquarters in Tokyo and the headquarters for Cartier and Christian Dior … [Read more...]
Boqueria Market Rambla Barcelona
August 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Boqueria Market or Sant Josep market at the Rambla Address : on the Ramblas number 91 Website Boqueria Market Video of the Boqueria market It’s the most popular market in town. The market of St. Joseph is best know as Boqueria and its a world into itself. It’s very interesting for both its architecture and its atmosphere where you … [Read more...]
Pavilion Mies van der Rohe Barcelona
August 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Pavilion Mies van der Rohe From 10 am to 8 pm Entrance fee : 4 € Avenida Marques de Comillas Near Montjuic and the Plaza Espanya in front of the cultural centre Caixa Forum Web Mies van der Rohe The famous german pavilion Mies van der Rohe was designed in 1929 for Barcelona International Exhibition. Its innovative architectural … [Read more...]