Living and Travel
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.
Casa Batlló from architect Gaudi is on the Passeig de Gracia 43 Website Casa Batló Entrance fee : 20,35 € (2012) audio guide included in the price. Children under 7 years : free entrance. You can purchase tickets online. Skip the line! Priority access buying online tickets. Schedule : everyday from 9 am to 9 pm latest entrance 8.20 pm, … [Read more...]
It is the 14th century and the city of Barcelona is at the peak of its prosperity. Those who live in the Ribera, a humble neighborhood of fishermen, decide to build the greatest temple to the Virgin Mary ever seen: Santa María de la Mar, Saint Mary of the Sea. It is not a cathedral but a church. There is only one cathedral in Barcelona, … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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 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 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...]