Living and Travel
The work of Gaudi is respected and admired all over the world and his style is distinctive and instantly recognizable, described as a genius and visionary, the Catalan nationalist has left reminders of himself everywhere. Take a tour around the city to see his most famous masterpieces, and many other buildings from other architects that have been inspired by his imagination. The most famous is course La Sagrada Familia, the temple that was started all the way back in 1882 and still has yet to be completed. Park Guell has some of the most amazing and bizarre sculptures you’ll ever see, from the colourful dragon fountain at the entrance to the serpent-shaped benches. There’s a good selection of budget apartments Barcelona to suit all kinds of requirements whether you choose to stay in the bohemian Gracia neighbourhood or the chic Eixample. Even those not particularly interested in architecture and art, and have come to explore the designer and boutique shops and go clubbing in the city’s nightclubs, find themselves impressed by the architecture that is purely Gaudi. La Pedrera, the Casa Mila, features no straight lines in the whole building and is now a UNESCO world heritage site and one of Barcelona’s best loved buildings.
The Sagrada Familia is Gaudis most famous building and certainly the most popular monument in Barcelona. The cathedral, which is still under construction and said to be finished in 2026, is defenitely a "must see" when visiting Barcelona. Like Critic Rainer Zerbst says "it is probably impossible to find a church building anything like it in the … [Read more...]
Palau Güell carrer Nou de la Rambla 3-5 Metro L3 Liceu or Drassanes +34 934725775 Website Palau Güell Open Tuesday to Sunday Summer (April 1st to September 30th) from 10 am to 8 pm Winter (October to March 31st) from 10 am to 5.30 pm Entrance fee : 10 € , 8€ for students and young people under 25 and people over 65. Audioguide … [Read more...]
Barcelona is een overzichtelijke stad en ideaal om op de fiets te ontdekken. Met de komst van Bicing ( Barcelona´s witte fietsenplan) zijn er meer fietspaden aangelegd en daarmee is fietsen in Barcelona veel veiliger geworden. Bicing is niet voor iedereen te gebruiken, maar er zijn vele fietsverhuur bedrijven waar je een fiets per uur of per dag … [Read more...]
30 Minutes of Classical at Caixa Catalunya's La Pedrera The perfect union between musical and architectural heritage is being presented in 30 Minutes of Classical at Caixa Catalunya's La Pedrera, a series of three daily chamber concerts throughout the month of August, which has become one of the most important summer musical events in … [Read more...]
The new city: an extension to the north of the city built up at the end of the 19th c. It is the economic, commercial and fashion hub of Barcelona. To see: Gaudi’s main masterpieces. Passeig de Gràcia : the Champs-Elysées of Barcelona. A wide avenue lined with the most famous modernist buildings: casa Mila, casa Battlo. The best fashion … [Read more...]
Select an area for more details: El Gotic - Rambla, El Born, Eixample, Gracia, El Raval, La Barceloneta El Gotic - Rambla The historical centre of Barcelona from Plaza Cataluna down to the old harbour (Columbus statue), alongside the Rambla: 1,3 km... To be seen : The Ramblas & the living statues The Plaza … [Read more...]
Barcelona Guide Bureau is a well know company in Barcelona, offering guided tours since 1990. For travellers who want more than just a superficial view of the city, you have BGB and its professional team of guides and interpreters specialized in different fields. With tours in over 7 languages and the important acknowledgment that no two clients … [Read more...]
The Gracia area starts at the end of Passeo de Gracia but is so different ! Very few people go and walk up to this area although it is a very nice area with lots of sunny squares with cafes and restaurants, clothes ' designer shops, art shops, organical food shops. One of the loviest square is Plaza de la Virreina with its old stone church and its … [Read more...]
Het welbekende tijdschrift Living heeft in haar editie van juni 2009 een artikel over Cocoonbarcelona geschreven. Op pagina 143 vindt u Cocoonen & Gaudi in Home away from home. In het artikel, waarin het appartement Meu Lindo Beach vermeld staat, kunt u lezen waarom het een voordeel is om een appartement te huren. Op je ´eigen … [Read more...]
Park Güell Barcelona The Güell Park is not in the centre of Barcelona but up the hill of Carmel. It is up the Gracia area. It is worth going up there ... If you buy a ticket with the Tourist bus, it will drive you up there. Go out the bus and spend at least one hour in the park. The Güell Park is a World Heritage by UNESCO Address : North … [Read more...]
The Sagrada Familia cathedral Pope Benedict XVI is due in Barcelona on Sunday 7th November 2010 to perform the opening ceremony on the Expiatory Church of the Holy Family (La Sagrada Familia.). The Queen and spanish King Juan Carlos, their son and princess Letizia did attend the ceremony. The previous day he will be in Santigao de Compostela … [Read more...]