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08 Out of the centre! BCN has hidden jewels beyond the Barri Gòtic. MARIA DIAS

08 Feature 20 Food & Drink Five routes to discover an Balius, the new bar in unexpected side to the city Poblenou that’s revolutionising the aperitif 16 Around town La Mercè fills the city with 22 Shopping activities for all ages Neukölln brings design from the old East 18 Arts Germany to BCN. ‘Captive beauty’, amazing art in tiny doses 27 Listings

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Get out your diaries! We Monthly present just a handful of the cultural highlights of planner the month ahead.

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BASKETBALL NATIONAL DAY OF HIPNOTICK WORLD CATALONIA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP Balconies are filled 11 hours of hip-hop, The world’s best with flags, and the graffiti workshops, players visit the streets are full of breakdance and Palau Sant Jordi. activity. urban design. p. 38 p. 40 p. 40

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THE BARBER OF FESTIVAL ÀSIA SEVILLE Now in its 13th year, Rossini’s most the festival brings famous opera takes Asian culture to over the Liceu for the streets of seven days. Barcelona. p. 40 p. 43

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FESTES DE LA COSMOCAIXA’S MERCÈ ANNIVERSARY For six days (and The museum nights), the city celebrates its 10th throws a huge anniversary with party. heaps of family fun. p. 43 p.44

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ANNE-SOPHIE CURSA DE LA MUTTER MERCÈ One of the greatest The road race that violinists in the world draws more runners performs at the every year, this year Palau del Música. turns 35! p. 46 p. 47

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The Hotot Seat MARIA DIAS Alessio Arena The 30-year-old singer and writer has just released ‘Bestiario Familiare’. By Jordi Bianciotto

Bestiario Familiare is full of grammatical structures that are very personal and family memories. close to Catalan. But it’s all been filtered – it could be Were you surprised by the official anyone’s family. The idea is that no status of Catalan in Barcelona? family can escape its own literature. I loved it; it made me feel very In my case, the lullabies my mother Neapolitan. In Italy, the language has sang me, the stories told to me by been demonised and associated my father, Gianni Lamagna, a singer with the Camorra. in the Nuova Compagnia di Canto How is it that there are traces of Popolare… My mother lived in flamenco in your singing? Barcelona, and from a young age I When I listen to flamenco I feel very spent time here. happy; I have huge respect for it. So you grew up knowing Barcelona. And it has something in common Yes, as a city it’s not so different with music from the south of Italy. from Naples, but there’s more My influences are drawn from there, opportunity here. Italy was sliced and from Italian and Latin American in two, and the south was excluded singer-songwriters. from Europe, and from progress, What if I told you that initially you when, before that, Naples had been sounded like a cross between Pablo a cultural capital on a par with Paris. Alborán and Rufus Wainwright? You speak Neapolitan, don’t you? That’s a compliment! I love Rufus. I It’s my first language. It’s recognised don’t listen to Alborán, I get annoyed by UNESCO because of its rich when he uses ‘heart’ and ‘love’ three literary history. The older forms of times in the same verse, but he has Neapolitan, the way our grandparents an incredible voice. Maybe he’s speak, have vocabulary and listened to the same things I have.

6 Time Out BCN Guide September 2014 September 2014 Time Out BCN Guide 7 UNUSUAL WALKS Forget trains, bikes or buses. We invite you to discover BCN with a real spirit of adventure. Martí Sales suggests three walks t hat go b eyond t he cit y limits into au t hentic ally wild landscapes. Eugènia Sendra maps out two new urban routes that explore the delights of the city’s outlying districts. Photos: Maria Dias.

8 Time Out BCN Guide September 2014 BARCELONA’S LARDER The edges of big cities tend to be untidy, full of surprises and not at all used to visitors. This route leaves Barcelona towards the Llobregat river, to the south. Take the metro to Sant Ildefons. Directly opposite the exit you’ll find a market: an animated jumble of stalls that’s a great place for browsing or just people-watching – it’s large, cheap and lively. If you take the plunge into this leafy working-class neighbourhood and cross the whole of Cornellà, you’ll find one of the most attractive public swimming pools in Catalonia, the Parc Between Sant Boi and Santa Coloma Esportiu del Llobregat, designed by de Cervelló – on the same line as that architect Álvaro Siza. Its roof is a huge intrepid architectural experiment of arch with round windows that filter the the seventies, Walden 7 – there’s the light like in a hammam. A dip here is an Colònia Güell, a fascinating place affordable luxury. that offers much more than Gaudí’s But if instead of heading downhill, spectacular crypt. The modernista you go up, you’ll come to a small world influence is evident in the early of its own, bordered by four streets, twentieth century houses for the (Sevilla, Granada, Múrcia and textile workers, where imaginative Jaén): an area of run-down looking brickwork was used to achieve single-storey houses, next to an stunning results, as at Ca l’Ordal and industrial estate. It’s like stepping into Ca l’Espinal. If after all this you can another era, when front doors were hear the grumble of an empty stomach, always open and communities stuck stop for a bite at Can Serra, highly together, with sardines frying and recommended. Getting back to the city improvised mechanic’s workshops. It’s is easy: there’s an FGC stop nearby that one of those treasures you stumble on will take you back to Plaça d’Espanya by chance. On the other side of the in twenty minutes. tracks, Sant Joan Despí, with its dainty villas, is another story altogether. They’re a foretaste of the gardens that DISCOVER VALLBONA feed Barcelona’s stomachs, from Take the metro to Baró de Viver: you’ll which they’re separated by a couple step out slap bang in the middle of the of roundabouts and walls. tangle of overpasses of the Nus de la The Llobregat is the city’s larder: a Trinitat interchange. Then choose any sprawling area of plots in which every of the bridges that cross the Besòs river variety of fruit and vegetable is tended to the Santa Coloma side. Strolling by pensioners armed with hoes and through the riverside park is a single-minded determination. You’ll delight: birdlife, grassy lawns, babbling also find exotic palm tree nurseries and water. Heading up to the right there’s shepherds leading flocks of sheep, the Can Zam park, that extends along who are quite at home here. The well- the edges of Singuerlín, with its signposted Camí dels Horts makes enormous, brightly coloured blocks of for a very pleasant stroll, with the clear, flats that can be seen from the fast-flowing river, cyclists, swans and motorway. This is a quiet residential artichoke fields. Upriver – a long way neighbourhood, which looks over the upriver – you’ll come to the Molins de sea of solar panels that covers the Rei bridge; downriver, the one at Sant Santa Coloma cemetery and the Boí: take your pick. Marina hills.

September 2014 Time Out BCN Guide 9 Little-known paths Follow the Font d’Alzina path that HILLSIDE HOUSING makes its way up to the ridge and, half When you leave the metro at Roquetes, an hour or so later, after a bar and the the whole district lies before you, spring itself, you’ll come to a junction sprawling up the mountainside. where one path leads to the remains Roquetes is a neighbourhood that was of the Iberian settlement at Puig created by the willpower of its Castellar, and another is unsignposted. residents: the clearest example is the If you take the latter, you’ll come to an sewer system, built as a collective effort industrial estate with chickens next to in 1964, with residents dedicating their the main road and the Besòs river. Sundays to it. To walk the district is to Heading upriver, you can cross the toil up precipitous streets with bridge at Montcada i Reixach and incredible views that lead inevitably, take a look around the town. drawn by who knows what invisible From the terrace, you’ll see that you force, to the unfinishedcastle of are at the foot of a small hill covered in Torre Baró, which was begun as a dwellings, the Vallbona neighbourhood, grand hotel in the early 1900s. a promontory hemmed in by the river, If you get off the beaten track, you the motorway and the railway tracks. may be lucky enough to stumble on Make your way up to enjoy a fascinating some of the bucolic paths among the view of an area of unplanned, untamed prickly pears. Further on, beyond the urban development. You can descend castle of Torre Baró, but without going on the opposite side to where you came down to the district of the same name, up, towards the huge bridge that crosses you’ll find a dirt track that leads to the 15 lanes of motorway – an experience in Turó d’en Cuiàs Mort, through the itself – which will take you to Ciutat woods under the shadow of the ridge. Meridiana and Torre Baró. Just before In around twenty minutes, when crossing it, you’ll see a smaller bridge you reach the clearing at the top of the that crosses a canal haunted by the odd hill, a sign indicates the route to duck: this is one of the furthest flung Ciutat Meridiana. If you keep and most poorly preserved remnants of your eyes open, you’ll see a ravine to the Rec Comtal, the ancient feat of the right: follow it and you’ll discover a hydraulic engineering that has brought mysterious and charming short cut, water to the city since time immemorial. under a canopy of oaks and ilex.

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Pork scratchings Design Museum, Barcelona Design At the bottom, to the left, you’ll see the Centre, the Foment de les Arts i Disseny tip of the Colleserola cemetery, and to and the Clot-Josep Benet Library. the right, Ciutat Meridiana’s water supply: if you head this way, you enter Fragments of the 19th century the town from above. After passing a Make your way into Clot by the couple of large tower blocks, you come extreme route, crossing Diagonal to the Núria market. Continue your under the Glòries ring road, which is descent and you’ll reach the Plaça now reserved for buses and building Verda: there you can take a seat on the machinery. On the other side you’ll be terrace of the Racó de la Iaia and welcomed by La Farinera, the reward yourself with a beer and modernista factory built in 1902, crunchy pork scratchings. which now serves the district as a cultural centre, as good a place as any to stop for a coffee. The route continues ENCANTS TO MANCHESTER north with the Sagrada Família on the We love places that are in no-man’s horizon, and heads down the Carrer land, the borders of the city, where one del Clot, where you’ll find eighteen district ends and another begins: these houses that are five metres high, part are the perfect place to start an urban of the city’s architectural heritage that ramble. The Plaça de les Glòries is has been holding out here since 1837. one of these places. To coincide Continue down a street with cake with the appearance of some new shops, bodegas serving vermouth and architectural landmarks, we’ll pay snacks (we’re thinking of Sopena a visit. in particular) and restaurants with First take a moment to be dazzled by character: now look up. A curious the new Mercat de Bellcaire. The cornice decoration depicts two frogs undulating roof designed by Fermín with an umbrella, a reminder of the Vázquez is a sea of reflections and Can Budesca umbrella factory. makes for great photos. The market, There are other interesting relics: popularly known as Encants, is the remains of the Passatge Can organised in aisles, where you’ll find Robacols, on Carrer Rossend everything from antiques and bikes to Nobas, as well as the market and DIY stalls, with auctions held on the the Parc del Clot. The structure that lower floor. On the other side of decorates this green area, with its Meridiana, the building christened basketball and fronton courts, isn’t ‘the Stapler’ is silhouetted against an aqueduct, but the arches and the sky. The Design Hub (DHUB), still mouldings of the façade of the old not complete, will be home to the railway workshops. Next to the Plaça Valentí Almirall stands one of the many chimneys that have been preserved in the district, which show why the Sant Martí area was known as the Manchester of Catalonia. You’ll spot more as you head down Carrer de la Verneda, which ends on Rambla Guipúscoa, close to the reproduction of the sculpture Las Pajaritas by the sculptor and anarchist Ramón Acín, near the headquarters of the Castellers de Barcelona, on Carrer de Bilbao. You’ll also pass the medieval manor house known as the Torre del Fang, which stands close to the

12 Time Out BCN Guide September 2014 SPECIAL PAGES Discover the other BARCELONAS VICENTE ZAMBRANO/AJUNTAMENT DE BARCELONA VICENTE ZAMBRANO/AJUNTAMENT What is Barcelona? Is it the Sagrada 360º VIEWS Família and the other monuments of At the foot of the Collserola hills, a modernista architecture? The Rambla natural vantage point over the whole and the Barri Gòtic? The beach and Barcelona metropolitan area, Horta- Barceloneta? Barcelona is all this, of Guinardó has several fantastic course, but much more too. Beyond viewpoints. The best of all, the summit these obvious attractions, each of the of the Turó de Sant Pere Màrtir, offers city’s 10 districts has a rich heritage, 360º views over the city. During the and its own hidden charms. Don’t Spanish Civil War (1936–1939), it was settle for getting to know only one of the site of an anti-aircraft battery, used the 10 Barcelonas: we invite you to by the Republican side in their defence discover them all. Are you ready? against fascist air raids.

LABERINT D’HORTA SANT PAU DEL CAMP The Horta-Guinardó district has never One of the oldest churches in the city, lacked water, as witnessed by its in an excellent state of repair. abundance of green spaces. One of Located in the Raval, in Ciutat Vella, it the district’s jewels is the Parc del is built in the Lombard Romanesque Laberint, a 55-hectare park that style: a simple construction on a includes neoclassical gardens cross plan with three apses and a decorated with mythological round arch over the main doorway, sculptures and wooded zones with a which leads to the cloister of the romantic air. Named after its hedge former Benedictine monastery. maze of closelytrimmed Mediterranean cypresses, it is the THE 10 BARCELONAS oldest park in Barcelona, built in the VIsit one city. Discover 10. 18th century. www.bcn.cat/inspires

20 Time Out BCN Guide Agost 2014September 2014 Time Out BCN Guide 13 high-speed railway lines and the the mulberry trees, or play pétanque archaeological site. in idyllic surroundings. The route continues east, on the The banners pleading Salvem el other side of Meridiana. Look out for barrio (Save our neighbourhood!) are the remains of houses with wooden real, and a reminder that while streets beams on Carrer Degà Bahí and carry like Bàsconia and Jorba will be on to the busy shopping street, Carrer preserved, other areas of the old de Rogent. Take the chance to admire town are under threat of demolition. Pere Falqués’s modernista building, now the Juan Manuel Zafra school. The people’s factory The neighbourhood’s other Move on to another of the district’s architectural treasure is the Carrer hubs, the porticoed Plaça Mercadal, Arc de Sant Sever, through which the which dates to the end of the nineteenth Rec Comtal passed. century and buzzes with activity. Little more than 100 metres from the Plaça de Comerç, you’ll find one of the PALOMAR TOWN oldest buildings in Sant Andreu: Take the metro to Torras i Bages to the Casa de l’Oficial, currently begin an exploration of the town that awaiting study and restoration. It’s survives to the north east of Meridiana, worth passing by here on the way to Sant Andreu de Palomar. Our first stop the Plaça de l’Estació and before going is at the towering Casa Bloc, on the into Fabra i Coats, the textile factory Passeig Torras i Bages. Of the 200 that once provided employment to rationalist apartments built to house much of the district’s population. Drop workers in the district, only one retains in on the contemporary art centre and its original shape (the DHUB organises take a look around the factory to see the guided visits). Wander through the web old boilers. of quiet, narrow backstreets, like Continue along Carrer Gran, make a Carrer Grau, a little-known street of diversion on Sòcrates if you want to single-storey houses, private gardens, visit the Gaudí mosaic and see the and medieval origins, as Huertas remains of a shell embedded in a wall Claveria observed in his book 50 in 1843, then put your feet up, finally, at vegades Barcelona. Your feet will lead the hundred-year-old Cafè Colombia. you to Carrer Malats, with well-to-do The walk ends on the Rambla de villas on one side, and on the other side, Fabra i Puig, another successful local the Bascònia old people’s centre. initiative in a city district that considers Pensioners dance under the shade of itself to be a town in its own right.

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Art & Language Captive 19th and 20th century Uncompleted beauty collections

The MACBA shows A hundred small- The MNAC presents an extensive range format works from a selection of of documents and the Museo del artworks, from artworks from the Prado make up this Marià Fortuny in the Phillipe Méaille exhibition at 19th century, to the collection. CaixaForum. mid-20th century.

September 2014 Time Out BCN Guide 15 Around Town Edited by Eugènia Sendra [email protected]

BCN throws a party From the 19th to the 24th of September, Barcelonans hit the streets to celebrate their patron saint’s festival. María José Gómez joins the crowds.

Autumn brings one of the most festival. During the day, there is eagerly awaited dates on Barcelona’s street theatre and dance intended for calendar: the Festa Major de la Mercè, family audiences, while evenings are the citywide festival in honour of reserved for the most cutting-edge Barcelona’s patron saint, Our Lady of and experimental shows, aimed at Mercy. For seven days, from Friday audiences who want to be surprised. 19th until Wednesday 24th, the city is taken over by hundreds of shows, The stronghold of circus parades, concerts and activities, most Those with a taste for even more of which are free, attracting revellers exciting spectacles will be heading to of all ages and types. From grannies Montjuïc Castle, which is given over to to toddlers, from hipsters to culture circus acts. This year, the former vultures, the programme has something military installation hosts a special for everyone. programme, Autopistes, in which four Fans of the performing arts will be cities – Toulouse, Montreal, Stockholm gathering in the Parc de la Ciutadella, and Barcelona – will be taking part, to to see shows by local and international promote circus at a global level. artists over the seven days of the Stockholm is La Mercè 2014’s

16 Time Out BCN Guide September 2014 special guest city – last year’s was Sagrada Família (by online reservation) Vienna – which means that the and the Palau Albéniz on Montjuïc, Swedish capital, and especially its where as well as the free visits to the culture, will be represented in various building, there are workshops and events on the programme. One of the activities in the gardens. most spectacular is Barcekholm 3D mapping, which will be projected Traditions and associations onto the façade of the City Hall, and Traditional Catalan festivities are which will explore the similarities amply represented every year, from between Barcelona and Stockholm the correfoc, literally the fire run, through illustrations by artists from which fills the streets with fireworks, both cities. devils and dragons, to the castellers, gravity-defying human towers. And Music everywhere there’s room for philanthropy too, The musical agenda is also packed. with the city’s associations showing Barcelona Acció Musical (BAM) lasts their work in Plaça Catalonia. the full duration of the festival, and The grand finale, on the night of this year’s line-up includes Ibibio the 24th, is the hugely popular Sound Machine, Klaxons, Mishima, pyromusical spectacle at the Magic Aliment, Young Fathers and Seinabo Fountain on Montjuïc. This year it Sey. The Mercè Música programme marks the end both of the festival and also offers a long list of concerts, the Tricentenary of the siege of with Ol’ Green, Salao Eléctrico and Barcelona in 1714, and promises to be Qrquesta Platería. particularly spectacular. Another of the festival’s attractions is the city institutions that open their FESTA MAJOR DE LA MERCÈ doors free of charge, including the 19 – 24 September

September 2014 Time Out BCN Guide 17 Arts Edited by Eugènia Sendra [email protected]

Beauty in close up A hundred paintings from El Prado arrive at CaixaForum, representing a journey through five centuries of art. By Eugènia Sendra

There’s a kind of beauty that’s best The first female painter appreciated close up, that flourishes on Mena picks the Portrait of Giovanni small canvases, like the artist’s Battista Caselli, Poet of Cremona, by sketches and cabinet paintings on Sofonisba Anguissola, because, “the show in Captive Beauty. The exhibition Anguissola sisters practiced an art at CaixaForum brings together a form that was reserved for men”, but hundred works from Madrid’s Museo also for the visual game it plays. The del Prado, by masters such as Bosch, poet, in the foreground, dedicates Bruegel, Titian, Rubens, Velázquez sacred verses to the Virgin Mary, who and Goya. “It’s a journey through 500 appears in a painting within the years of art, from the 14th to the 19th painting. century,” says curator Manuela Mena, “and we want people to get inside the Better than a Polaroid paintings, to appreciate their beauty For Mena, the two versions ofView of and the painter’s masterly ability to the Gardens of the Villa Medici by represent reality”. Mena recommends Diego Velázquez are among the Prado’s four works that deserve a closer look. greatest works. “This study has great

18 Time Out BCN Guide September 2014 Architecture Oskar Hansen. Open form. OSKAR HANSEN ARCHIVE, MUSEUM OF OSKAR HANSEN ARCHIVE, OF FINE ARTS IN WARSAW THE ACADEMY Oskar Hansen (Helsinki, 1922 – Warsaw, 2005) is a fascinating discovery, despite having had little impact on the history of architecture. He was one of the first to criticise Le Corbusier. The invasion of rational, industrial and standardised architecture restricts individual freedom. But Hansen lived in artistic sense: the painter seeks out communist Poland… light and perspective and depicts Hansen’s greatest contribution is architectural canons.” open form thinking, a state of mind that treats space as something that can Spot the difference be altered and adapted to fit the needs Even Goya’s sketches repay closer of the user. These ideas took shape in inspection: the show includes The designs such as a proposed memorial Drunken Builder, and the final version, for the Auschwitz concentration camp, The Injured Bricklayer. “Goya was able consisting of a paved road that crossed to express everything he wanted to in the site diagonally, and a large scale the sketch, and yet, in the finished project to build great cities stretching work, he camouflages his original across Poland longitudinally, comic intentions”, notes Mena. eliminating the differences between centre and periphery. It’s worth The Spanish Watteau remembering that, after World War II, Luis Paret y Alzcázar, known as the Poland was literally in ruins. Spanish Watteau, explores a subject The theoretical innovations Hansen that was fashionable at the end of proposed were accepted by the the 18th century – women reclining in Communist regime in areas such as hammocks. Sleeping Girl, an fine arts, the commissariat and exquisitely composed miniature, has international exhibitions: this gave an never been shown as part of the air of modernity to a totalitarian Prado’s permanent collection. system, as occured in Franco’s Spain with the artists Tàpies and Coderch. CAPTIVE BEAUTY CaixaForum OSKAR HANSEN – OPEN FORM Until Jan 2015. MACBA Until 6 Jan.

September 2014 Time Out BCN Guide 19 Food & Drink Edited by Ricard Martín [email protected]

Beyond vermouth Balius has revolutionised the concept of the aperitif and its associated dishes, just as XIX bar did with the G&T some years back. By Ricard Martín

Poblenou is on fire. It’s the city’s latest They stand a good chance of hotspot, but don’t take it from me: the repeating their success with G&Ts in same people who ignited the craze for the world of aperitifs. The setting is G&Ts know this ex-industrial district perfect: a one-time corner hardware by the sea is the future. Rosa Solà, a store, where they have continued the partner in XIX Bar and Pesca Salada, tradition of taking the new business’s ex-president of Slow Food and now the name from the original sign. The street visible face of Balius, has just raised the corner looks as if it escaped from a shutters on Carrer Pujades with Marià psychotropic vision of Benidorm and is Aguilo, an olive stone’s throw from 58 as kitsch as the 50’s interior: specialising and Floreta. And we say olive stone on in vermouths and cocktail aperitifs, the purpose, because Solà’s aim is “to make menu centres on “sustainable the aperitif an eating experience treated Mediterranean seafood, prepared with the same respect as other meals. At according to old recipes”, Solà tells me. affordable prices!” Some dishes have medieval names

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(‘atascaburras’ – literally, ‘donkey ‘Atascaburras’ clogger’!) and others are hard to This dish, mentioned in Don Quixote, is find elsewhere, like the Valencian a medieval shepherd’s recipe made of esgarradet (roasted peppers with fried salt cod with potatoes, boiled egg crumbled hake). Herrings, organic and walnuts. It makes a great pairing sobrassada (ground pork and paprika with a Kir, cava with crème de cassis. sausage), pickled quail... even a Balearic salad with ray scales. ‘Lomo de orza’ And, at an average price of €5 per A traditional delicacy from the day the portion, these are more substantial than pig is slaughtered: pork loin marinated tapas. “Since we come from the world of in lemon and olive oil, served with bread spirits, we try to link all the dishes to and a creamy allioli. They pair it with a cocktails”, she explains. The tuna French 75, a cava, gin and lemon cocktail. carpaccio with a Red Snapper, for example, is a killer combination. The Herring with Kir Royale chef, Yolanda Ubilde, is Aragonese and A sort of super-anchovy, the smoked an expert at combining salted flavours. herring in this sandwich is paired with a You could limit yourself to a few Gildas, Kir Royale. When served with bread and spicy peppers, olives and anchovies escalivada, herring is known as a speared on cocktail sticks, or fantastic Guardia Civil because, like Spanish civil barquetas, tapas on bread, paired with guards, they always come in pairs. traditionally-made vermouth. From noon to 9pm for vermouths and aperitif- BALIUS style cocktails with the kitchen open non Pujades, 196 stop, and cocktails from 5pm until 3am. T. 93 315 86 50. Around €20.

September 2014 Time Out BCN Guide 21 Shopping Edited by Eugenia Sendra [email protected] MARIA DIAS Welcome to the GDR Neukölln brings the aesthetic of Communist East Germany to the Born. By Laia Beltran

A dinner in the Neukölln district of pieces, such as the Kangaroo plastic East Berlin changed Alessia Casillo’s chairs designed in 1968 by Ernst life. While there, this young Italian Moeckl, one of East Germany’s resident in Barcelona, decided to give up most prolific creators. But Alessia her job in a multinational company and doesn’t like to rule anything out, open a vintage furniture store. And so and when her instinct tells her she she did. Neukölln specialises in is looking at an interesting piece, furniture and objects from the old East she doesn’t let the opportunity slip Germany (the GDR), communist by. This explains the cinema seats designs with a Soviet flavour. In fact, from Belgium, or the US barber’s much of the stock in Neukölln chair. Her sensibility has also originally came from factories, opened the doors of Neukölln to including a huge wooden table, a works by local artists, such as the dramatic metal serving trolley and marvellous tapestries from Gebrat various adjustable chairs. Others are (woven by Greta Serra), illustrated sourced from schools – there are crockery by La Mécanica and maps, wall posters and wooden Spritz’s tablecloths and cushion stools. But there is also furniture and covers. Alles gut! objects that decorated homes in the old GDR: lamps, telephones, desk NEUKÖLLN lights, alarm clocks, wall clocks, Basses de Sant Pere, 22 armchairs and radios. T. 93 319 24 12 Neukölln also stocks some designer www.neukolln.es

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TEIÀ ROMAN WINE CELLAR GONZALO SANGUINETTI Every last drop September brings the grape harvest, the best time of year to explore the world of wine. By Xavier Amat

Kilometre zero houses the Cava Interpretation Centre. If any town can claim to be the capital www.turismesantsadurni.com of cava, it’s Sant Sadurní d’Anoia. The Alt Penedès region produces 95% of A small D.O. with a long history the cava in Spain, and you’ll see D.O. stands for denominación de origen, vineyards stretching into the distance the official guarantee of the origin and from every road and track that crosses quality of Spanish wines and foods. it. In Sant Sadurní itself you can visit As well as the special cava D.O., there the magnificent bodegas of the big- are four other wine-related D.O.s in name cava-makers, Codorniu and Barcelona’s immediate vicinity: Freixenet. But there are smaller Penedès, Pla de Bagès, Catalunya and producers that are just as interesting – Alella. We’ll begin with the last, one of Mestres, Pere Ventura, Rovellats and the oldest and smallest D.O.s in the Gramona, among others. And you’ll whole of Spain. Wedged between the definitely get the chance to taste the Maresme, on the coast, and the Vallès wares, particularly if you visit La Oriental further inland, the region Fassina de Can Guinea, which produces a relatively small volume of

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DRY-STONE VATS IN MONTCAU VALLEY GONZALO SANGUINETTI wine, but of the highest quality, with domed dry-stone huts, or barraques, particular emphasis on whites – in the vineyards. In Manresa, you can although this doesn’t detract from its reserve a visit to the Casa de la Culla, a rosés, reds and cavas. We recommend medieval farmhouse where wine was the Cella Vinaria de Teià (which offers made until the 19th century, now the dramatised guided tours) and the headquarters of the Pla de Bages Tines de les Valls del Montcau. The end D.O.’s regulatory council. of the month is the perfect time to www.dopladebages.com visit, to coincide with the Alella D.O. wine week, with forty wine-related The best-known wines events in fourteen different towns. We return to the Alt Penedès, but this www.doalella.cat time to concentrate on the region’s wines. While cava from the Penedès The land of the Picapoll has achieved international standing, The Pla de Bages D.O. has a special the wines from its D.O. are not far feature that makes its wines unique: it behind. Wine tourism in the area is the only D.O. in Spain where the offers a huge range of possibilities: Picapoll variety of grape is grown. tastings, food and wine pairings, Picapoll is a small, oval grape with a routes through the region, cellar tours, tender skin that ripens late in the or even vinotherapy spa treatments. season. To view the vines in situ, and Take your pick, but remember to save take in the picturesque landscape of some time for a visit to VINSEUM, the Bages, we recommend a trip the Museum of Wine Culture, at through the valleys of Montcau, Vilafranca del Penedès. where you can still see the distinctive www.enoturismepenedes.cat

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Ani DiFranco The Barber El Piromusical at Apolo of Seville de la Mercè

SUNDAY 7 SUNDAY 14 WEDNESDAY 24 The US singer- From the 14th to the The grand finale of songwriter 25th September, the the Mercè Festival, presents her new Liceu Opera House the firework display album ‘Which side hosts Rossini’s over Montjuïc’s are you on?’ great opera. magic fountain.

September 2014 Time Out BCN Guide | 27 portraits in which refugees show the most important object they have Exhibitions brought with them from home. Information and sales: Tourist Information Points and Can Framis. Fundació www.barcelonaturisme.cat Vila Casas (Roc Boronat, 116–126). M: Glòries Arxiu Fotogràfic de (L1), Poblenou (L4) & Llacuna (L4). T. Barcelona 93 320 87 36. Tue–Sat 11am–6pm. Sun 11am–2pm. Closed Mon and public (Pl. Pons i Clerch, 2). M: Arc de holidays. Adults €5. Students and Triomf (L1) & Jaume I (L4). T. 93 256 pensioners €2. 34 20. Mon–Sat 10am–7pm. Closed Permanent exhibition. Sun and public holidays. Contemporary painting collection, housed FREE About the 11th of September. in a former cotton mill in Poblenou. Until 18 Oct. Photographic exhibition Agustí Puig. Recent work. 15 Sep– about pro-Catalan demonstrations on 22 Feb. Fifteen works by the Catalan Catalonia’s national day. painter and engraver, taking on man and his context. Arxiu Històric de la Ciutat de Barcelona Castell de Montjuïc (Ctra. de Montjuïc, 66). M: Espanya (Santa Llúcia, 1). M: Jaume I (L4) & (L1, L3, FGC). T. 93 256 44 45. Apr– Urquinaona (L1, L4). T. 93 256 22 55. Sep: Mon–Sun and public holidays, Mon–Fri, 9am–7.30pm. Sat, 9am–1pm. 10am–8pm. €5. Reduced: €3. Closed Sun and public holidays. Montjuïc, the construction of a FREE The 11th of September in castle. Permanent exhibition, telling Barcelona: the history of a the story of Montjuïc and its castle. commemoration. Until Dec. The most Doble Creu. Sculpture by Carles important moments in the history of the Berga. Permanent exhibition. commemoration of the 11th of September. Montjuïc, 1915. First look. Witnesses of a transformation. Until 15 Sep. Basílica de Santa Maria Baixant de La Font del Gat. Until del Pi 30 Nov. Montjuïc and its popular fountains. (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). T.93 318 47 43. Until 10 Nov: Mon–Sat, 10am– Centre de Cultura 7pm. Sun & public holidays, 4–8pm. €4. Contemporània de Reduced: €3. Santa Maria del Pi 1714, a Barcelona community under siege. Until 15 Oct. The people, the events and the (Montalegre, 5). M: Catalunya (L1, consequences of the siege of 1714. L3). T. 93 306 41 00. Tue–Sun & public holidays 11am–8pm. Closed Mon (except public holidays). €6. Reduced CaixaForum entry for pensioners and students on (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6–8). Wed (except public holidays): €4. Free for M: Espanya (L1, L3, FGC). T. 93 476 86 under 16s & unemployed. 00. Mon–Sun, 10am–8pm. Adults €4. Metamorphosis. Fantasy Visions Under 16s free. in Starewitch, Švankmajer and the Sorolla. The colour of the sea. Quay Brothers. Until 7 Sep. Four Until 21 Sep. essential figures in animated film-making. Jesuit reductions in Paraguay Big Bang Data. Until 26 Oct. Until 21 Sep. Life in the Jesuit communities. Exploring the phenomenon of the Captive beauty Until 5 Jan. See information explosion and its effects on page 18. society. The most important thing. Under Siege (Hall) 16 Sep–9 Nov. Portraits of refugees 19 Sep–8 Feb Audiovisual installation and activities Brian Sokol’s photographic project on the most contemporary cases of consists of a series of large-format cities under siege.

28 Time Out BCN Guide September 2014 5–8.30pm. Sat 11am–2pm, 5–8.30pm. CosmoCaixa Sun 11am–2pm. Closed Mon and public (Isaac Newton, 26). M: Av. Tibidabo holidays. €1. Reduced: 50¢. (FGC). T. 93 212 60 50. Tue–Sun and Xavi Vilaró. ‘8’ 18 Sep–21 Dec. public holidays, 10am–8pm. Closed Mon Vilaró’s work denounces injustice and (except public holidays). €4 (permanent establishes a nexus of connections and temporary exhibitions). Under 16s between human beings and nature. free. First Sun of month free. Joan Claret / Jaume Rocamora / Permanent exhibition. ‘Under the appearances’. 18 Sep–21 Barcelona’s science museum. Dec. The work of two artists whose Mediterranean. No end date. praxis is based on order and balance. The natural history of the Mediterranean region, and its conservation challenges. Let’s talk about drugs. No end Fundació Antoni Tàpies date. The effects of drug consumption (Aragó, 255). M: Passeig de Gràcia on the brain, health and behaviour. (L2, L3, L4). T. 93 487 03 15. Tue–Sun Top Science. No end date. A 10am–7pm. Closed Mon. €7. Students new exhibition featuring ground- and pensioners, €5.60. breaking research projects. Antoni Tàpies. Collection, # 8 Until 26 Oct. A new selection of artworks from the Foundation’s collection. Cúpula del Centre Kerry James Marshall. Painting Comercial Las Arenas and Other Stuff Until 26 Oct. The artist’s most recent work. (Cúpula del Centre Comercial Las Arenas. Plaça d’Espanya, s/n). M: Espanya (L2, L3, FGC). Mon–Sun and Fundació Francisco Godia public holidays, 10am–9pm. (Last (Diputació, 250). M: Passeig de Gràcia admission 8pm). €12. Reduced: €7. (L2, L3, L4) & Provença (FGC). T. 93 Under 7s free. More info: www. 272 31 80. Mon–Sun 10am–8pm. humanbodies.eu Closed Tue. €7. Reduced €4. Human Bodies Until 12 Oct. An Permanent exhibition. With works exhilarating journey inside the human by Ramon Casas, Santiago Rusiñol, body, in which everything you see is real. Isidre Nonell, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró and Miquel Barceló. El Born Centre Cultural (Plaça Comercial, 12). M: Jaume I (L4) Fundació Joan Miró & Barceloneta (L4). T. 93 256 68 51. (Parc de Montjuïc, s/n). M: Espanya Tues–Sun and public holidays, 10am– (L1, L3, FGC). T. 93 443 94 70. July– 8pm. Closed Mon (except public Sep. Tue–Sat 10am–8pm. Thu 10am– holidays). €6. Reduced: €4. Under 16s 9.30pm. Sun & public holidays free. Sun 3pm–8pm free. First Sun every 10am–2.30pm. Closed Mondays except month free, 10am–8pm. public holidays. €11. Temporary El Born Centre Cultural exhibition: €7. Espai 13: €2.50. Archaeological remains of Barcelona in From Miró to Barcelona. Art in the 1700s, unique in Europe. public spaces. Until 2 Nov. Drawings, Sala Villarroel Barcelona 1700. sketches, models, photographs and From stones to people. Permanent videos that put Miró’s public works in exhibition. Eighteenth century Barcelona in context. Barcelonan society was dynamic and Roni Horn. Everything slept as if the forward-looking, but marked by the wars universe were an error. Until 28 Sep. that affected the city from 1691 to 1714 Photography, drawings and installations. Sala Casanova until it is done! The Joaquim Gomis Until 5 Oct. siege of 1714 Until 11 Sep. Exhibition Photographs in the lobby. on the Catalan War of 1713–1714, Buno / Antonio Gagliano Until 7 recreating the final battle of 11 September. Sep. Antonio Gagliano presents an exhibition that focuses on the work of 17th Espais VolART-Fundació century German engraver Johannes Buno. Vila Casas Fundació Suñol (Ausiàs March, 22). M: Urquinaona (Passeig de Gràcia, 98). M: Diagonal (L1, L4). T. 93 481 79 85. Tue–Fri (L3, L5). T. 93 496 10 32. Mon–Fri

September 2014 Time Out BCN Guide 29 11am–2pm & 4–8pm. Sat 4–8pm. €6. Whole museum ticket: €10. Reduced €8. Closed Sun and public holidays. €4 Collection 2014: The Reduced: €2. Immaterial Legacy. Until Jun 2015. Josep Suñol Collection. ‘On Changes and ruptures in art and society Paper’. Until 10 Jan. Works on paper between the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. from artists including Picasso, Dalí, Xavier Ribas / ‘Nitrate’ Chillida, Tàpies and others. Until12 Oct. The MACBA explores Susana Solano ‘Low-level flight’ Xavier Ribas’ use of nitrate through Until 6 Sep. photographic projects. FREE Martí Anson ‘The Catalan Oskar Hansen. Open form. Pavilion. Anonymous Architect’ Until Until 6 Jan. See page 19. 6 Sep. A reconstruction of the pavilion ‘Missing Feet’ by Javier that Martí Anson presented at the Palais Codesal / The Great Glass Until Jan de Tokyo in Paris, reconstructed in the 2015. An installation with first-person Foundation’s courtyard. video accounts from people affected by land mines and explosives in Colombia. Art & Language: Jardí Botànic Uncompleted. The Philippe Méaille (Doctor Font i Quer, s/n). M: Espanya collection 19 Sep–21 Apr. A wide- (L1, L3, FGC). T. 93 256 41 60. Apr, ranging selection of Art & Language May & Sep, 10am–8pm. €3.50. Reduced pieces from the Philippe Méaille collection. €1.70 Nonument (Convent dels Jardí Botànic (MCNB – Museu de Àngels) 10 Sep–8 Feb. Various artists Ciències Naturals de Barcelona) operating in the fields of social Plants from Mediterranean climate architecture and critical urban zones all over the world. design present their lines of

MNAC work and their proposals for At the the future. La Virreina you can discover Catalan art from the Centre de la 19th and 20th centuries, MEAM: Museu Imatge with paintings by the great Fortuny, modernista and Europeu d’Art noucentista works, the (La Rambla, 99). M: avant-garde and the Dau Modern Liceu (L3). T. 93 316 10 al Set group. 00. Tue–Sun & public (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: holidays, 12–8pm. Jaume I (L4). T. 93 319 56 93. Gerald Van Der Kaap. Tue–Sun, 10am–8pm. Closed Mon. Amsterdam, Bangkok, Xiamen and €7. Reduced €5. Cap de Creus Until 7 Sep. Works made by 21st century art Permanent Van Der Kaap during years spent in artists’ exhibition. New exhibition from the residencies in different parts of the world. museum’s collection with almost 300 paintings and 80 sculptures. A little sculpture, please! 3 La Casa dels Entremesos Sep–10 Oct. Almost 300 works from the (Pl. de les Beates, 2). M: Liceu (L3) & museum’s own collection from the end Jaume I (L4). T. 93 268 35 31. Tue–Sat, of the 19th and 20th centuries. 10am–1pm and 4–7pm. Sun & public holidays, 11am–2pm. Closed Mon. FREE 4 ¼. 425 years of the MIBA. Museu d’Idees i Festival of Sant Roc in Barcelona Invents de Barcelona Until 23 Nov. Exhibition on different aspects of the 425-year-old Festival of (Ciutat, 7). M: Jaume I (L4). T. 93 332 Sant Roc in the Cathedral district. 79 30. Tue–Fri, 10am–2pm, 4–7pm. Sat, 10am–8pm. Sun, public holidays 10am–2pm. Closed Mon (except public MACBA. Museu d’Art holidays). €8. Reduced €6. Contemporani Permanent exhibition. The fascinating world of creativity and (Plaça dels Àngels, 1). M: Universitat inventing. (L1, L2) & Sant Antoni (L2). T. 93 412 08 10. Mon–Fri, 11am–7.30pm. Sat, 10am–9pm. Sun & public holidays, 10am– MUHBA El Call 3pm. Closed Tues, except public holidays. (Placeta de Manuel Ribé, s/n). M:

30 Time Out BCN Guide September 2014 Liceu (L3) & Jaume I (L4). T. 93 256 21 MUHBA Refugi 307 400 metres 22. Tue–Fri, 11am–2pm. Sat, Sun, of underground passageways bear 11am–7pm. Public holidays and witness to the city’s experience of aerial Mondays before a public holiday (11am– bombardment during the Civil War. 2pm). Otherwise closed Mon. €2.20. Salomó ben Adret (1235– 1310). The Triumph of an Orthodoxy. MUHBA Santa Caterina Permanent exhibition. Salomó ben Adret (Pl. de Joan Capri, s/n). M: Jaume I was a Catalan Jewish leader and Rabbi at (L4). T. 93 256 21 22. Mon–Sat 10am– Barcelona’s main synagogue, and served 2pm. Closed Sun and public holidays. three kings as adviser on Jewish Affairs. FREE Located in the foundations of the Santa Caterina market, this exhibition traces the development of the area from MUHBA Fabra i Coats prehistoric times to the present day. (Sant Adrià, 20). M: Sant Andreu (L1). T. 93 256 21 22. Tue–Fri, 5–8pm. Sat & Sun, 11am–2pm & 4.30–7.30pm. Museu Blau Fabra i Coats factory becomes a (Pl. de Leonardo da Vinci, 4–5, Parc history museum. Laboratory 3: del Fòrum). M: El Maresme/Fòrum (L4). objects, words and images. Until 27 T. 93 256 60 02. Tue–Sat, 10am–7pm. Sep. The history of the Fabra i Coats Sun and public holidays, 10am–8pm. factory in Sant Andreu. Closed Mon (except public holidays). 6 €. Reduced: €2.70. Museum & Botanical Gardens: €7. Reduced: €5. MUHBA Museu Planeta Vida Permanent exhibition. d’Història de Barcelona History of life and its evolution on our planet, from its origins to the present day. (Pl. del Rei). M: Jaume I (L4). T. 93 Venomous! Nature’s most 256 21 22. Tues–Sat 10–7pm. Sun poisonous animals. Until Mar 2015. 10am–8pm. Public holidays, 10am– The functions and uses of poison in 2pm. Closed Mon. €7. Reduced €5. nature with 50 live animals including Under-16s free. Sun free after 3pm. snakes and tree frogs. Permanent exhibition. An Living pages Until 28 Sep. A journey archaeological tour of the Roman colony through the history of life, through a of Barcino. selection of fold-out books. The world of 1714 (Saló del Tinell) Until 28 Sep. The early 1700s and the War of the Spanish Succession. Museu de Badalona Monasteries in times of war. (Pl. Assemblea de Catalunya, 1. Sant Pere de les Puel·les & Santa Badalona.) M: Badalona Pompeu Fabra Clara, 1701–1718 (Capella de (L2). T. 93 384 17 50. Tue–Sat, 10am– Santa Àgata) Until 14 Sep. 2pm, 5–8pm; Sun & public holidays, 10am–2pm. €6.48. Reduced: €2.16. Baetulo, a Roman City Permanent MUHBA Park Güell exhibition. Visit the underground (Olot, s/n. Casa de la Guarda). M: remains of the Roman baths and the Vallcarca (L3). T. 93 256 21 22. Until 19 Decumanus Maximus. Oct: daily, 8.30am–9.30pm. The Casa de la Guarda museum is part of the ‘monumental area’ of the park, and Museu de Montserrat visits are covered by general conditions (Abadia de Montserrat. 08199 for admission. Access with ticket only. Montserrat). Monistrol de Montserrat. More information: www.parkguell.cat T. 93 877 77 45. Until 12 Sep: Mon– MUHBA Park Güell Permanent Sun 10am–6.45pm. From 13 Sep: exhibition. The Casa de la Guarda, Park Mon–Fri 10am–5.45pm. Sat & Sun Güell and modernista Barcelona. 10am–6.45pm (until 26 October). €7. Reduced: €4. Permanent Exhibition. Paintings MUHBA Refugi 307 by El Greco, Caravaggio, Tiepolo, (Nou de la Rambla, 169). M: Paral·lel Monet, Sisley, Degas, Pissarro, Miró, (L2, L3). T. 93 256 21 22. Sun: guided Dalí, Picasso... visits by appointment only. 10.30am, Coptic textiles from the Museu de 11.30am, 12.30pm. Closed public Montserrat. The Soler Vilabella holidays. €3.40. Collection. Until 2 Nov.

September 2014 Time Out BCN Guide 31 10am–9pm. €7.50. Reduced: €5. Museu de l’Eròtica Children (6–15 years old): €3.50. (La Rambla, 96). M: Liceu (L3) & Permanent exhibition. The Catalunya (L1, L3). T. 93 318 98 65. remains of mammoths and other Ice Mon–Sun 10am–12am. Adults €9. Age animals. Reduced: €8. Special price for groups. Permanent Exhibition. Eroticism and its representation in art. Museu del Modernisme The Erotic Family. Until 23 Nov. Català (Balmes, 48). M: Passeig de Gràcia Museu de la Moto de (L2, L3, L4). T. 93 272 28 96. Mon–Sat Barcelona 10am–8pm; Sun, public holidays 10am–2pm. €10. Reduced: €7. (Carrer de la Palla, 10). M: Liceu (L3). Permanent exhibition. 350 T. 933 186 584. Until 15 Sep: Tue–Sat works by 42 of the most important 10.30am–7.30pm. Closed Mon & Sun. artists of the Catalan Modernisme 16 Sep–31 June: Tue–Sat, 10am–2pm & movement. 4–8pm. Sun, 10am–2pm. Closed Mon. Through the eyes of a woman. The history of the motorbike Lluïsa Vidal, the modernista painter. in Catalonia. 36 of the most Until 5 Oct. representative models. Unique and unusual motorbikes. Until 30 Sep. Museu Egipci de Barcelona Museu de la Música (València, 284). M: Passeig de Gràcia (L’Auditori. Lepant, 150). M: Glòries (L2, L3, L4). T. 93 488 01 88. Mon–Sun (L1) & Marina (L1). T. 93 256 36 50. 10am–8pm. Sun 10am–2pm. 12 Sep– Tue–Sat 10am–6pm. Sun 10am–8pm. 30 Nov: closed 2–4pm. Adults €11. Closed Mon. €5. Reduced: €3.50. Free Reduced €8. admission for under 16s & Sun from 3pm. Permanent exhibition. Almost The music of 1714. Until 19 Oct. a thousand exhibits from Ancient Egyptian civilisation. Tutankhamen: The story of a Museu de la Xocolata discovery. No end date. (Comerç, 36 – Antic Convent de Sant Agustí). M: Arc de Triomf (L1). T.93 268 78 78 . Mon–Sat 10am–7pm. Sun Museu Frederic Marès 10am–3pm. €5. Group ticket: €4 . (Plaça de Sant Iu, 5). M: Liceu (L3) & Permanent exhibition. The Jaume I (L4). T. 93 256 35 00. Tue–Sat story of chocolate, from its earliest 10am–7pm; Sun, public holidays origins to its arrival in Europe in the 16th 11am–8pm. Closed Mon except public century, and its relationship with holidays. €4.20. Reduced: €2.40. Barcelona. Permanent exhibition. The extraordinary collection of day-to-day objects and artworks that Frederic Museu del Futbol Club Marès amassed over his lifetime. Barcelona Rafael Casanova. The popularisation of a monumental (Aristides Maillol, s/n. Estadi FCB. sculpture. Until 14 Dec. Casanova was Gates 7 or 9). M: Les Corts (L3). T. 902 a symbol of Catalan resistance. 18 99 00. Until 12 Oct: daily 9.30am– A look back at 1700. Drawing on 7.30pm. €23. Children: €17. Under 6s engravings from the Gelonch and FCB members, free. Viladegut collection. Until 2 Nov. Camp Nou Experience Permanent exhibition. Discover 100 years of the club’s history including a Museu Marítim de visit to the Camp Nou stadium. Barcelona (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes Museu del Mamut (L3). T. 93 342 99 20. Every day, 10am– (C/ Montcada, 1). M: Jaume I (L4). T. 8pm. €5. Reduced: €4. Permanent 93 268 85 20. Apr–Oct. Mon–Sun exhibition closed for renovations.

32 Time Out BCN Guide September 2014 Out to sea. Until 31 Dec. The history Josep Tapiró. Painter of of sea travel, with a tour of the Tangiers. Until 14 Sep. Fascinating museum’s collection. works by a little-known Orientalist Vikings. Beyond the legend Until master. 28 Sep. The story of the Vikings’ world The painter Antoni Viladomat. and culture. 1678–1755. The graphic works of a Gyotaku: capturing the soul of precursor. Until 31 Dec. One of the fishes by Victòria Rabal Until 28 Sep. most important artists of 18th–century More than 150 prints of fish using the Catalonia. Japanese Gyotaku technique. A new presentation of the Seascapes. The maternal 19th and 20th century collections. landscape. Carles Piqueras Until 5 From 24 Sep. Oct. Works taking the sea as a subject. Museu Olímpic i de Museu Nacional d’Art de l’Esport Joan Antoni Catalunya Samaranch (Parc de Montjuïc). M: Espanya (L1, (Av. de l’Estadi Olímpic, 60). M: L3, FGC). T. 93 622 03 60. May–Sep: Espanya (L1, L3, FGC). T. 93 292 Tue–Sat 10am–8pm. Sun, public 53 79. Apr– Sep: Tues–Sat holidays 10am–3pm. Closed Mon 10am–8pm. Sun, public holidays (expect public holidays). €12. Sat 10am–2.30pm. Closed Mon afternoon from 3pm, free. Includes visit (expect public holidays). €5.10. to the viewing terraces. Students: €3.20. Under-7s and Permanent exhibition. The over-65s: free. world’s most important collections of Permanent exhibition: Romanesque art and the unique Catalan experience sport and the Olympic modernista style. spirit.

September 2014 Time Out BCN Guide 33 Elisenda (FGC). T. 93 256 34 34. Apr– Museu Picasso Sep: Tues–Fri, 10am–5pm. Sat & Sun, (Montcada, 15–23). M: Jaume I (L4). 10am–7pm. Public holidays, 10am– T. 93 256 30 00. Tue–Sun 9am–7pm. 2pm. Closed Mon (except public Thu 9am–9.30pm. Closed Mon (except holidays). €4.40. Reduced: €3.10. public holidays). €14 (combined ticket Murals under the magnifying for museum + temporary exhibition). glass. Paintings from the Sant Collection only: €11. Temporary Miquel Chapel. Permanent exhibition. exhibition only: €6.50. Heritage in times of war, 1931– Permanent exhibition. More than 1941 Until 8 Dec. 3,800 works from different periods in Picasso’s life. Barcelona’s landscapes. Until 14 Sep. Theatre Palau Robert (Pg. de Gràcia, 107). M: Diagonal (L3, El Molino L5). T. 93 238 80 91. Mon–Sat 10am– (Vilà i Vilà, 99). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). 7pm. Sun, public holidays 10am–2.30pm. T. 93 396 71 91. www.elmolinobcn.com. Sala 2: Tree of life 5 Sep–12 Oct. Ticket office: Wed–Sat, 5–9pm. Tickets Research into the human genome and its available at Atrapalo, Telentrada, relationship with different illnesses. Promentrada and Taquilla. Sala 3: Romanesque times. Art, El Molino Show-Time Thu, 9.30pm. life and conscience 8 Sep –18 Jan. Fri & Sat, 6.30 & 9.30pm. €33. Sala 4: Eugeni Xammar: The Enric Company. ‘4 ads and we’ll be journalist who explained the world back’ 7pm. 28 Sep. €14 . Stand-up to us. 15 Sep–31 Jan. humour for the whole family. In Catalan. Pis-museu Casa Bloc, Habitatge 1/11 Teatre Gaudí Barcelona (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 120). M: (Casa Bloc. C. d’Almirall Pròixida, Sagrada Família (L2, L5) & Sant Pau/ 1–3–5). M: Torras i Bages (L1). T. 93 Dos de Maig (L5). T. 93 603 51 52. 256 68 01. Guided visit (reservation www.teatregaudibarcelona.com. Ticket before Thu): Sat, 11am & 12.30pm. offices open one hour before Reservations and information line open: performances start. Tue–Fri, 10am–1pm. Thu, 3–5.30pm. Sunset Park 4 Sep–12 Oct. Wed–Sat, €3. More info: www.museudeldisseny.cat 8.30pm. Sun, 6pm. €20. In Catalan. Pis-museu Casa Bloc. A symbol of rationalist architecture. Teatre Victòria (Av. Paral·lel, 65–67). M: Paral·lel (L2, Sant Pau, recinte L3). T. 93 329 91 89. www.teatrevitoria. modernista com. Ticket offices: Wed–Fri., from 5pm. Sat & Sun, from 4pm until (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). M: performances start. Sant Pau (L5). T. 93 268 24 44. Apr– Mar i Cel Thu, 8.30pm. Fri, 9.30pm. Oct: Mon–Sat, 10am–6.30pm. Sun & Sat, 5.30 & 9.30pm. Sun, 6pm. (24 Sep, public holidays, 10am–2.30pm. Free 6pm). From 20 Sep. €29–€46. 20–24 visit: €8. Reduced: €5.60. Guided visit: Sep: €29 . The musical that has made €14 . Reduced: €9.80. First Sun of history and delighted thousands of month and under 16s, free. theatre-goers. ‘The value of solidarity’. A look at Catalan TV’s annual fund-raising marathon (Pavelló de Sant Rafael) Until 28 Sep. Included in visit to hospital INFORMATION grounds. AND SALES Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes Tourist Information Points and www.barcelonaturisme.cat (Baixada del Monestir, 9). M: Reina

34 Time Out BCN Guide September 2014 September 2014 Time Out BCN Guide 35 Jazz Day by day Jazz concerts at the Milano Cocktail Bar (Ronda Universitat, 35). M: Information and sales: Catalunya (L1, L3). 8.30pm (double Tourist Information Points and session). Cover charge, €8. Live jazz, www.barcelonaturisme.cat blues and swing at this cocktail bar in the centre of Barcelona. *The dates of league fixtures may be moved forward or back one day, Traditions depending on TV broadcast schedules. Guided visit to a Castells (human tower) rehearsal Various venues. Tue, Thu & Fri €24.20. Reduced: Monday 1 €20.50. Check availability and times: www.castellscat.cat. Want to find out Classical music more about human towers, recognised Masters of the Spanish Guitar. by UNESCO as part of the world’s Manuel González Basílica de Santa cultural heritage? Visit a rehearsal and Maria del Pi (Pl. de Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). see what happens. 9pm. 1, 2, 7, 8, 12 & 24 Sep. €21. Spanish guitar concert. Tour Magic nights at Casa Batlló Flamenco Casa Batlló (Passeig de Gràcia, 43). Flamenco show: Entre cajones Sala M: Passeig de Gràcia (L1, L3, L4). Tarantos (Plaça Reial, 17). M: Liceu Tue–Sun from 9pm. Until 27 Sep. (L3). 8.30, 9.30 & 10.30pm. 1-–7 Sep. More info: www.casabatllo.cat. See €10 (on the door). €8 (online). page 49. Jazz Wednesday 3 WTF Jam Session Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). 8pm. €5 (on the Jazz door). €4 (online). A jam session with Jazz concerts at Jamboree jazz, hip-hop, reggae, soul and funk... Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). 8 & 10pm. €12 (on the door). €10 (online). The city’s best-established jazz club Tour with a bold programme of performers. The rooftops of Santa Maria del Mar (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1). M: Jaume I (L4). Mon–Fri, 12–7pm. Sat & Sun, Tour 11am–7pm (on the hour) €10 (general). Gaudí Nights at Torre €8 (reduced). More info and reservations: Bellesguard (Bellesguard, 6–9). M: Av. Itinera Plus. Tel. 93 342 83 33. A bird’s- Tibidabo (FGC). Wed–Sat from 9pm. eye view of the medieval city from the Until 13 Sep. €19. Reduced: €16. See rooftops of Santa Maria del Mar. page 49. Tuesday 2 Thursday 4 Classical music Classical music Flamenco & Classic / Alan Masters of the Spanish Guitar. Garagic Església de Santa Anna (Santa Ekaterina Záytseva Basílica de Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3). 9pm. 2, 4, 6, 25, 27 & 30 Sep. €21. Spanish guitar concert with music by Albèniz, Granados, Rodrigo & Tàrrega, and others. FREE! DOWNLOAD Flamenco THE TIME OUT Live show at Palacio del Flamenco BCN GUIDE Palacio del Flamenco (Balmes, 139). M: Diagonal (L3, L5). 7.15, 8.30 & 10.40pm.

36 Time Out BCN Guide September 2014 Maria del Pi (Pl. de Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). 9pm. 4, 10, 28 & 29 Sep. €21. Spanish Friday 5 guitar in concert. Blues Friday’s blues al Palau Gomis Flamenco MEAM: Museu Europeu d’Art Modern Art Flamenco: María de la O Palau de (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Fri, la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 6pm. €11. Reduced: €9. (Includes 4–6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 4, 10 & admission to the museum’s art 15 Sep. 9.30pm. €30–€48. Show based collection). Enjoy a night of blues in an on the history of gypsies. 18th century palace. Jazz Sport Summer nights at La Pedrera La Barcelona 24-hour Motor Race, Pedrera (Provença, 261–265). M: Fermí Velez Trophy Circuit Barcelona Provença (FGC) & Diagonal (L3, L5). Catalunya (Ctra. de Granollers a Parets Until 6 Sep. Thu, Fri & Sat, 9.45pm Km 2). Montmeló. 5–7 Sep. More info (concert at 10.30pm). €27. A unique and times: www.circuitcat.com chance to enjoy La Pedrera at night, with live jazz on the roof terrace. Jazz Summer nights at La Pedrera La Opera Pedrera (Provença, 261–265). M: Opera nights at the Palau Provença (FGC) & Diagonal (L3, L5). Dalmases Palau Dalmases (Montcada, Until 6 Sep. Thu, Fri & Sat, 9.45pm 20). M: Jaume I (L4). Thu, 11pm. €20 (concert at 10.30pm). €27. Visit the (incl. one drink). A night of opera at the rooftop terrace of Gaudí’s masterpiece, heart of the Born district. with live music.

September 2014 Time Out BCN Guide 37 scene presents her new album ‘Which Saturday 6 Side Are You On?’. Al fresco FREE Art Fair at Plaça Sant Josep Oriol Jazz (Plaça Sant Josep Oriol & del Pi, s/n). M: Jazz concerts at the Milano Cocktail Liceu (L3). Sat, 11am–8pm. Sun, 11am– Bar (Ronda Universitat, 35). M: 2pm. Visit two beautiful squares, Plaça Catalunya (L1, L3). 8.30pm (double del Pi & Sant Josep Oriol, where forty session). Cover charge, €8. painters display their work. Kids Sport Traditional games Poble Espanyol FIBA Basketball World Cup 2014 (Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Palau Sant Jordi (Pg. Olímpic, 5–7). M: Espanya (L1, L3, FGC). Sun, 10.30am– Espanya (L1, L3, FGC). 6–11 Sep. More 1.30pm. €12. Reduced: €7 . Family activity. info: www.fiba.com/spain2014. The best players in the world at the Palau Sant Jordi. Monday 8

Barcelona 24-hour Motor Race, Classical music Fermí Velez Trophy Circuit Barcelona Masters of the Spanish Guitar. Catalunya (Ctra. de Granollers a Parets Manuel González Basílica de Santa Km 2). Montmeló. 5–7 Sep. More info Maria del Pi (Pl. de Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). and times: www.circuitcat.com 9pm. 1, 2, 7, 8, 12 & 24 Sep. €21. Festivals and traditions Flamenco FREE Festa Major de Sants- Flamenco show: Son de aquí Sala Montjuïc: Barcelona’s Municipal Tarantos (Plaça Reial, 17). M: Liceu Band in concert Parc de l’Espanya (L3). 8.30, 9.30 & 10.30pm. 8–14 Sep. Industrial (C. De Muntades, 37). M: €10 (on the door). €8 (online). Sants-Estació (L3, L5). 7pm. More info: www.auditori.cat. Jazz WTF Jam Session Jamboree (Pl. Sunday 7 Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). Mon, 8pm. €5 (on the door). €4 (online). A jam session Sport with hip-hop, reggae, soul and funk... FIBA Basketball World Cup 2014 Palau Sant Jordi (Pg. Olímpic, 5–7). M: Espanya (L1, L3, FGC). 6–11 Sep. More Tour info: www.fiba.com/spain2014. See 6 The rooftops of Santa Maria del Sep. Mar (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1). M: Jaume I (L4). Mon–Fri, 12–7pm. Sat & Barcelona 24-hour Motor Race, Sun, 11am–7pm (on the hour). €10 Fermí Velez Trophy Circuit Barcelona (general). €8 (reduced). More info and Catalunya (Ctra. de Granollers a Parets reservations: Itinera Plus. Tel. 93 342 83 Km 2). Montmeló. 5–7 Sep. More info 33. See 1 Sep. and times: www.circuitcat.com Tuesday 9 Flamenco Great Flamenco Gala Palau de la Classical music Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, Classical guitar at the Museu de 4–6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 9.30pm. la Música. The greatest collection in 7, 16, 21 & 26 Sep. €20-–€49. the world Museu de la Música (L’Auditori. Lepant, 150). M: Glòries (L1) & Marina (L1). Tues–Sun, 3.30 & Folk-rock 4pm. €15. Guided tour and concert in Ani Difranco Sala Apolo (Nou de la Catalan, Spanish, English and French. Rambla, 113). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). Discover the secrets of classical guitars 8pm. €23. One of the most powerful and enjoy a live performance of works performers on the US alternative music by Albéniz and Tàrrega.

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Sport Traditions FIBA Basketball World Cup 2014 FREE Castellers del Poble Sec (Plaça Palau Sant Jordi (Pg. Olímpic, 5–7). M: del Setge de 1714). M: Poble Sec (L3). 11 Espanya (L1, L3, FGC). 6–11 Sep. Sep. 12.30pm. Human towers in honour More info: www.fiba.com/spain2014. of Catalonia’s National Day. See 6 Sep. FREE Human towers (Passeig del Born, s/n). M: Jaume I (L4) & Barceloneta (L4). 11.30am Flamenco Commemorating 11 September 1714. Live show at Palacio del Flamenco Palacio del Flamenco (Balmes, 139). M: Diagonal (L3, L5).7.15, 8.30 & Friday 12 10.40pm. Blues Friday’s blues al Palau Gomis Wednesday 10 MEAM: Museu Europeu d’Art Modern (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Fri, Flamenco 6pm. €11. Reduced: €9. (Includes Art Flamenco: María de la O Palau de admission to the museum’s art collection). la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4–6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 4, 10 & 15 Sep. 9.30pm. €30–€48. Classical music Masters of the Spanish Guitar. Opera and Flamenco Teatre Manuel González Basílica de Santa Poliorama (La Rambla, 115). M: Maria del Pi (Pl. de Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). Catalunya (L1, L3). 7pm. €35–€49. 9pm. 1, 2, 7, 8, 12 & 24 Sep. €21. Opera, zarzuela and flamenco in a single show. Saturday 13 Thursday 11 Al fresco FREE Art Fair at Plaça Sant Josep Classical music Oriol (Plaça Sant Josep Oriol & del Pi, Masters of the Spanish Guitar. s/n). M: Liceu (L3). Sat, 11am–8pm. Bcn Guitar Trio Basílica de Santa Sun, 11am–2pm. Forty painters display Maria del Pi (Pl. de Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). their works. 9pm. 5, 11, 14 & 30 Sep. €21. Spanish guitar in concert. Sport – Football * League fixture. FC Barcelona – Sport Athletic Club Camp Nou (Aristides FIBA Basketball World Cup 2014 Maillol, s/n). Date and time to be Palau Sant Jordi (Pg. Olímpic, 5–7). M: confirmed: Sat 13 or Sun 14 Sep. More Espanya (L1, L3, FGC). 6–11 Sep. info: www.fcbarcelona.cat. More info: www.fiba.com/spain2014. See 6 Sep. Festival 11th Hipnotik Festival of dance and Opera urban culture Centre de Cultura Opera nights at the Palau Contemporània de Barcelona Dalmases Palau Dalmases (Montcada, (Montalegre, 5). M: Catalunya (L1, L3). 20). M: Jaume I (L4). Thu, 11pm. €20 3pm–1am. €20. €15 (advance). More (incl. one drink). info: www.hipnotikfestival.com. Barcelona becomes a hip-hop capital with Hipnotik: 11 hours of music, Pop-electronica competitions, graffiti, breakdance, Chvrches + Der Panther Sala Apolo workshops, graphic design and video. (Nou de la Rambla, 113). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). 8pm. €32 (on the door). €28 (advance). The Scottish trio present ‘The Tour Bones Of What You Believe’. Gaudí Nights at Torre Bellesguard (Bellesguard, 6–9). M: Av. Tibidabo (FGC). Wed–Sat from 9pm.

40 Time Out BCN Guide September 2014 Until 13 Sep. €19. Reduced: €16. See page 49. Sunday 14 Classical music BCN guitar duo/ Carmen Església de Santa Anna (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3). 7pm. 14 & 21 Sep. €21. See 9 Sep. Sport Poblenou Athletic Race 10 km. Various venues. M: Alfons X (L4). Start: Carrer d’Espronceda/Bruc. More info: www.avgranvia.com

* League fixture. FC Barcelona – Athletic Club Camp Nou (Aristides Maillol, s/n). Date and time to be confirmed: Sat 13 or Sun 14 Sep. More info: www.fcbarcelona.cat. Folk-rock Woods La [2] d’Apolo (Nou de la Rambla, 111). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). 8pm. €12 (on the door). €7 (advance). The band fronted by Jeremy Earl present new album ‘With Light And With Love’. Jazz Jazz concerts at Jamboree Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). 8 & 10pm. €12 (on the door). €10 (online). The city’s most emblematic jazz club. Kids Traditional games Poble Espanyol (Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3, FGC). Sun, 10.30am–1.30pm. €12. Reduced: €7. Family activity Opera ‘Il barbiere di Siviglia’ / G. Rossini Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Rambla, 51–59). M: Liceu (L3). 8pm. (Except 14 Sep: 5pm). 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23 & 25 Sep. €12–€222. Giaccomo Rossini’s great opera buffa. Traditions FREE Castellers de Barcelona Parc de Poblenou (Av. Litoral, 59) . M: Poblenou (L1). 14 Sep. 12pm. Human

September 2014 Time Out BCN Guide 41 towers take part in the annual festival Rambla, 51–59). M: Liceu (L3). 8pm. of Poblenou. (except 14 Sep: 5pm). 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, FREE Human towers (Rambla del 23 & 25 Sep. €12–€222 . Poblenou). M: Poblenou (L1). 14 Sep. 11am. Human towers as part of Poblenou’s annual festival. Wednesday 17 Classical music Tour Classical guitar at the Museu de FREE Guided tour of Montjuïc la Música. The greatest collection in Cemetery Cementiri de Montjuïc the world Museu de la Música (Mare de Déu del Port, 56–58). 2nd and (L’Auditori. Lepant, 150). M: Glòries 4th Sunday in the month. 11am (Catalan) (L1) & Marina (L1). Tues–Sun, 3.30 & 11.15am (Spanish). & 4pm. €15. Guided tour and concert in Catalan, Spanish, English and Monday 15 French. Classical music Flamenco Masters of the Spanish Guitar. Flamenco show: A mi manera Sala Bcn Guitar Trio Basílica de Santa Tarantos (Plaça Reial, 17). M: Liceu Maria del Pi (Pl. de Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). (L3). 8.30, 9.30 & 10.30pm. 15–21 Sep. 9pm. 15, 16 & 21 Sep. €21. €10 (on the door). €8 (online). Jazz Thursday 18 WTF Jam Session As part Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: of the Mercè Classical music Liceu (L3). Mon, 8pm. €5 festival, Barcelona Richard Strauss, the offers (on the door). €4 (online). Acció Musical young master Palau de See 8 Sep. some succulent gigs from la Música Catalana bands including the (Palau de la Música, 4–6). Klaxons, Young Fathers, M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Tour Seinabo Sey, Javiera 8pm. €35–€40. Works by The rooftops of Mena and Mishima R. Strauss. Santa Maria del Mar and more. (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1). M: Masters of the Spanish Jaume I (L4). Mon–Fri, 12–7pm. Guitar. Ekaterina Záytseva Sat & Sun, 11am–7pm (on the hour). Església de Sant Jaume (Ferran, 28). M: €10 (general). €8 (reduced). More info Liceu (L3). 9pm. €21. Spanish guitar in and reservations: Itinera Plus. Tel. 93 concert. 342 83 33. See 1 Sep. Festivals and traditions Tuesday 16 FREE Festa Major de Poblenou: Barcelona’s Municipal Band in Flamenco concert Casino de l’Aliança de Great Flamenco Gala Palau de la Poblenou (Rambla Poblenou, 42). M: Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, Poblenou (L4). 8pm. More info: www. 4–6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). auditori.cat. 9.30pm. 7, 16, 21 & 26 Sep. €20–€49. See 7 Sep. Festival Festival Àsia Various venues. 18–24 Jazz Sep. More info: www.festivalasia.es. The Jazz concerts at the Milano Cocktail 13th Asia Festival with a varied Bar (Ronda Universitat, 35). M: programme of contemporary and Catalunya (L1, L3). 8.30pm (double traditional music and performing arts session). Cover charge, €8. See 9 Sep. from Asia. Opera Traditions ‘Il barbiere di Siviglia’ / G. Guided visit to a Castells Rossini Gran Teatre del Liceu (La (human tower) rehearsal. Various

42 Time Out BCN Guide September 2014 venues. Tue, Thu & Fri. €24.20. Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, Reduced: €20.50. Check availability and 4–6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 9.30pm. times: www.castellscat.cat. See 2 Sep. 19, 24 & 28 Sep. €20–€49. Tour Tour Magic nights at Casa Batlló Casa FREE Open doors at the Sagrada Batlló (Passeig de Gràcia, 43). M: Família (Mallorca, 401). M: Sagrada Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Tue–Sun Família (L2, L5). 19–21 Sep, 4–8pm. from 9pm. Until 27 Sep. More info: www. Free tickets available online: www. casabatllo.cat. See page 49 sagradafamilia.org. Choose a date and a time to enjoy a special free visit and see the final stages of building work on Friday 19 Gaudí’s masterpiece. Classical music Concert: Music for Peace La Pedrera (Provença, 261–265). M: Saturday 20 Provença (FGC) & Diagonal (L3, L5). Presentation: 7.30pm. Concert: 8pm. Al fresco €10. With works by Catalan FREE Art Fair at Plaça Sant Josep composers. Oriol (Plaça Sant Josep Oriol & del Pi, s/n). M: Liceu (L3). Sat, 11am–8pm. Masters of the Spanish Guitar. Sun, 11am–2pm. Forty painters display Xavier Coll Església de Sant Jaume their works. (Ferran, 28). M: Liceu (L3). 9pm. €21. Sport – Football Festivals and traditions * League fixture. RCD Espanyol – FREE Festa Major de La Mercè 2014 Màlaga Estadi Cornellà – El Prat (Av. Various venues. 19–24 Sep. More info: del Baix Llobregat, 100). Cornellà de www.bcn.cat/merce. Enjoy the city’s Llobregat. Date and time to be biggest festival. Correfocs (street confirmed: Sat 20 or Sun 21 Sep. More fireworks), dance, castells (human info: www.rcdespanyol.com. towers), sardanas, giants and more; innovative shows at the Parc de la Ciutadella and circus at the Castell de Festivals and traditions Montjuïc; the best of Catalan and FREE Festa Major de La Mercè 2014 international music with performances Various venues. 19–24 Sep. More info: at venues all over the city; the BAM www.bcn.cat/merce. See 19 Sep. festival with cutting-edge rock, pop and FREE Sardanas (Plaça de la Catedral). electronic music, and performers from M: Catalunya (L1, L3, FGC). 7–8.40pm. Stockholm, this year’s special guest city. Traditional Catalan dance. FREE Sardanas (Plaça de la Catedral). FREE Festa Major de La Mercè M: Catalunya (L1, L3, FGC). 7–8.30pm. 2014: Parade of dragons and Traditonal Catalan dance. beasts. (Starts: Pl. de Sant Jaume). M: FREE Mercè Arts al Carrer Parc de la Liceu (L3) & Jaume I (L4). 9.30pm. Ciutadella (Passeig Picasso, 21). M: FREE Mercè Arts al Carrer Castell de Ciutadella–Vila Olímpica (L4). Fri, Montjuïc (Ctra. Montjuïc, 66). M: 9pm–2am. Sat, 11am–2am. Sun, Espanya: L1–L3). Sat & Sun, 11am– 11am–12am. Tue, 6pm–2am. Wed, 9pm. Wed 24, 11am–9pm. 20, 21 & 24 11am–12am. 19–24 Sep. Shows Sep. Circus shows. featuring dance, projections and new technologies. Flamenco Festival Live show at the Palacio del Festival Àsia Various venues. 18–24 Flamenco Palacio del Flamenco Sep. More info: www.festivalasia.es. See (Balmes, 139). M: Diagonal (L3, L5). 18 Sep. 7.15, 8.30 & 10.40pm. Flamenco Kids Opera and Flamenco Palau de la CosmoCaixa’s 10th Anniversary

September 2014 Time Out BCN Guide 43 (Isaac Newton, 26). M: Av. Tibidabo Liceu (L3) & Jaume I (L4). 10.30am. (FGC). Thu–Sun and public holidays, FREE Festa Major de La Mercè 10am–8pm. Mon except public 2014: Sardanas (Start: Pl. de la holidays, closed. 20, 21, 23 & 24 Sep. Catedral). M: Liceu (L3) & Jaume I (L4). €4 . Under 16s free. More info: www. 1pm. cosmocaixa.com/agenda. Shows, FREE Festa Major de La Mercè experiments and workshops to 2014: Correfoc (street fireworks), celebrate the science museum’s 10th dragons and beasts (Pl. Sant anniversary. Jaume). M: Liceu (L3) & Jaume I (L4). 6.20pm. FREE Mercè Arts al Carrer Castell de Opera Montjuïc (Ctra. Montjuïc, 66). M: ‘Il barbiere di Siviglia’ / G. Espanya (L1, L3). Sat & Sun, 11am– Rossini Gran Teatre del Liceu (La 9pm. Wed 24, 11am–9pm. 20, 21 & 24 Rambla, 51–59). M: Liceu (L3). 8pm. Sep. Circus shows. (Except 14 Sep: 5pm). 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23 & 25 Sep. €12–€222. See 14 Sep. Festival Festival Àsia Various venues. 18–24 Sep. More info: www.festivalasia.es. See Swing 18 Sep. Swing concert at Palau Gomis MEAM – Museu Europeu d’Art Modern (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L4). Sat, Kids 12.30pm. €11. Reduced: €9. Includes Festa de La Mercè Poble Espanyol aperitif and admission to the museum’s (Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). permanent collection. M: Espanya (L1, L3, FGC). 10am–6pm. €12. Reduced: €7. Family activities.

Tour CosmoCaixa’s 10th Anniversary FREE Open doors at the Sagrada (Isaac Newton, 26). M: Av. Tibidabo Família (Mallorca, 401). M: Sagrada (FGC). Thu–Sun and public holidays, Família (L2, L5). 19–21 Sep, 4–8pm. 10am–8pm. Mon except public holidays, Free tickets available online: www. closed. 20, 21, 23 & 24 Sep. €4 . Under sagradafamilia.org. See 19 Sep. 16s free. More info: www.cosmocaixa. com/agenda. See 20 Sep. Sunday 21 Tour Classical music FREE Guided tour of Poble Nou FREE Festa Major de La Mercè: Cemetery Cementiri de Poblenou (Av. Barcelona’s Municipal Band at the Icària, s/n). M: Llacuna (L4). 1st and 3rd Moll de la Fusta Moll de la Fusta, s/n. Sunday. 10.30am (Spanish) & 12.30pm M: Drassanes (L3). 12pm. More info: (Catalan). www.bcn.cat/merce. FREE Open doors at the Sagrada Família (Mallorca, 401). M: Sagrada Sport – Football Família (L2, L5). 19–21 Sep, 4–8pm. * League fixture. RCD Espanyol – Free tickets available online: www. Màlaga Estadi Cornellà – El Prat (Av. sagradafamilia.org. See 19 Sep. del Baix Llobregat, 100). Cornellà de Llobregat. Date and time to be confirmed: Sat 20 or Sun 21 Sep. More Monday 22 info: www.rcdespanyol.com. Classical music Mercè Concert with the OBC Festivals and traditions Avinguda de la Catedral. M: Catalunya FREE Festa Major de La Mercè (L1, L3) & Jaume I (L4). 22 Sep: 8pm. 2014: Stick dancers (Pl. Sant 23 Sep: 9pm. More info: www.bcn.cat/ Jaume). M: Liceu (L3) & Jaume I (L4). merce. 10am. FREE Festa Major de La Mercè Paula Martínez, flute and Fermín 2014: Parade of the Falcons of Villanueva, cello Palau de la Música Barcelona (Start: Pl. de la Catedral). M: Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4–6). M:

44 Time Out BCN Guide September 2014 Urquinaona (L1, L4). 7.30pm. €13 . reservations: Itinera Plus. Tel. 93 342 83 33. See 1 Sep. Festivals and traditions FREE Festa Major de La Mercè 2014 Tuesday 23 Various venues. 19–24 Sep. More info: www.bcn.cat/merce. See 19 Sep. Classical music FREE Festa Major de La Mercè: Concert with the Barcelona Festival Symphony and Catalonia National Festival Àsia Various venues. 18–24 Orchestra (OBC) Avinguda de la Sep. More info: www.festivalasia.es. See Catedral. M: Catalunya (L1, L3) & 18 Sep. Jaume I (L4). 22 Sep: 8pm. 23 Sep: 9pm. Time tbc: www.bcn.cat/merce. Opera See 22 Sep. ‘Il barbiere di Siviglia’ / G. Rossini Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Sport – Football Rambla, 51–59). M: Liceu (L3). 8pm. *League fixture. RCD Espanyol – (Except 14 Sep: 5pm). 14, 16, 18, Jetafe Estadi Cornellà – El Prat (Av. 20, 22, 23 & 25 Sep. €12–€222. See del Baix Llobregat, 100). Cornellà de 14 Sep. Llobregat. Date and time to be confirmed: Tue 23 or Thu 25 Sep. Tour More info: www.rcdespanyol.com. The rooftops of Santa Maria del Mar (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1). M: Festival Jaume I (L4). Mon–Fri, 12–7pm. Sat & Festival Àsia Various venues. 18–24 Sun, 11am–7pm (on the hour). €10 Sep. More info: www.festivalasia.es. See (general). €8 (reduced). More info and 18 Sep.

September 2014 Time Out BCN Guide 45 Flamenco Festival Live show at the Palacio del Festival Àsia Various venues. M: Flamenco Palacio del Flamenco Catalunya (L1, L3, FGC) Universitat (Balmes, 139). M: Diagonal (L3, (L1, L2). 18–24 Sep. More info: www. L5).7.15, 8.30 & 10.40pm. festivalasia.es. See 18 Sep. Kids Kids CosmoCaixa’s 10th Anniversary CosmoCaixa’s 10th Anniversary (Isaac Newton, 26). M: Av. Tibidabo (Isaac Newton, 26). M: Av. Tibidabo (FGC). Thu–Sun and public holidays, (FGC). Thu–Sun and public holidays, 10am–8pm. Mon except public holidays, 10am–8pm. Mon except public holidays, closed. 20, 21, 23 & 24 Sep. €4 . Under closed. 20, 21, 23 & 24 Sep. €4 . Under 16s free. More info: www.cosmocaixa. 16s free. More info: www.cosmocaixa. com/agenda. See 20 Sep. com/agenda. See 20 Sep. Wednesday 24 Thursday 25 Classical music Classical music FREE Festa Major de La Mercè: Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin / Municipal Band Av. de la Catedral. Spanish National Orchestra Palau de M: Catalunya (L1, L3) & Jaume I la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, (L4). 6.30pm. More info: www.bcn. 4–6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 8.30pm. cat/merce. €25–€150. Recognised as one of the FREE Festa Major de La Mercè: greatest violinists in the world, Mutter Liceu Symphony Orchestra and will perform works by Bruch, Vivancos Chorus Av. de la Catedral. M: Catalunya and Dvořák. (L1, L3) & Jaume I (L4). 8.30pm. More info: www.bcn.cat/merce. Sport – Football *League fixture. RCD Espanyol – Festivals and traditions Getafe Estadi Cornellà – El Prat (Av. del FREE Festa Major de La Mercè Baix Llobregat, 100). Cornellà de 2014 Various venues. 19–24 Sep. Llobregat. Date and time to be More info: www.bcn.cat/merce. See 19 confirmed: Tue 23 or Thu 25 Sep. More Sep. info: www.rcdespanyol.com. FREE Festa Major de La Mercè: Grallers (traditional woodwind instrument) (Plaça de Sant Jaume). Flamenco M: Jaume I (L4). 9.15am. Spanish flavours at the Palau Gomis FREE Festa Major de La Mercè: MEAM – Museu Europeu d’Art Giants and dwarves (traditional Modern (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I figures) parade. (Plaça de Sant (L4). 8pm. 18–25 Sep. €24 . (Includes Jaume). M: Jaume I (L4). From admission to the museum’s permanent 9.15am. collection.) See 18 Sep. FREE Festa Major de La Mercè: Castells (human towers) (Plaça de Sant Jaume). M: Jaume I (L4). Opera 12.30pm–3pm. ‘Il barbiere di Siviglia’ / G. FREE Festa Major de La Mercè: The Rossini Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Cavalcade (Start: Plaça de Sant Rambla, 51–59). M: Liceu (L3). 8pm. Jaume). M: Jaume I (L4). 7.30–8.30pm. (Except 14 Sep: 5pm). 14, 16, 18, 20, FREE Mercè Arts al Carrer Castell de 22, 23 & 25 Sep. €12–€222. See 14 Montjuïc (Ctra. Montjuïc, 66). Sat & Sep. Sun, 11am–9pm. Wed 24, 11am– 9pm. 20, 21 & 24 Sep. Circus shows. FREE Festa Major de La Mercè Friday 26 2014: Piromusical Avinguda Maria Cristina, M: Espanya (L1, L3). 10– Flamenco 10.30pm. The grand finale of the Great Flamenco Gala Palau de la city’s festival is a spectacular firework Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, display with music. 4–6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 9.30pm.

46 Time Out BCN Guide September 2014 7, 16, 21 & 26 Sep. €20–€49. See 7 Sep. (Balmes, 139). M: Diagonal (L3, L5).7.15, 8.30 & 10.40pm. Saturday 27 Swing Al fresco Swing concert at the Palau FREE Art Fair at Plaça Sant Josep Gomis MEAM – Museu Europeu d’Art Oriol (Plaça Sant Josep Oriol & del Pi, Modern (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I s/n). M: Liceu (L3). Sat, 11am–8pm. (L4). Sat, 12.30pm. €11. Reduced: €9. Sun, 11am–2pm. See 6 Sep. (Includes aperitif and admission to the museum’s permanent collection.) Classical music Ravel’s Bolero / Vallès Symphonic Sunday 28 Orchestra Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4–6). M: Al fresco Urquinaona (L1, L4). 7pm. €18–€68. FREE Art Fair at Plaça Sant Josep Oriol (Plaça Sant Josep Oriol & del Pi, s/n). M: Liceu (L3). Sat, 11am–8pm. Sport – Football Sun, 11am–2pm. See 6 Sep. *League fixture. FC Barcelona – Granada CF Camp Nou (Aristides Maillol, s/n). Date and time to be confirmed: Sat 27 or Sun 28 Sep. More Sport info: www.fcbarcelona.cat. 35 Mercè Road Race Various venues. Start: 9.30am. Av. de la Reina Maria Cristina. More info: www.bcn.cat. 10 km Flamenco running race. Live show at the Palacio del Flamenco Palacio del Flamenco *League fixture. FC Barcelona –

September 2014 Time Out BCN Guide 47 Granada CF Camp Nou (Aristides Mar (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1). M: Maillol, s/n). Date and time to be Jaume I (L4). Mon–Fri, 12–7pm. Sat & confirmed: Sat 27 or Sun 28 Sep. More Sun, 11am–7pm (on the hour). €10 info: www.fcbarcelona.cat. (general). €8 (reduced). More info and reservations: Itinera Plus. Tel. 93 342 83 Flamenco 33. See 1 Sep. Opera and Flamenco Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, Tuesday 30 4–6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 9.30pm. 19, 24 & 28 Sep. €20–€49. See 19 Sep. Classical music Masters of the Spanish Guitar. Bcn Guitar Trio Basílica de Santa Jazz Maria del Pi (Pl. de Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). Jazz concerts at Jamboree 9pm. 5, 11, 14 & 30 Sep. €21. Spanish Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). 8 guitar in concert. & 10pm. €12 (on the door). €10 (online). The city’s best-established jazz club with a groundbreaking programme of Flamenco top performers. Great Flamenco Festival: ‘Carmen, Carmen, Carmen’ / Tablao Flamenco Cordobes Palau Kids de la Música Catalana (Palau de la Traditional games Poble Espanyol Música, 4–6). M: Urquinaona (L1, (Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). L4). 9pm. 5, 12 & 30 Sep. €23–€53. M: Espanya (L1, L3, FGC). Sun, See 5 Sep. 10.30am–1.30pm. €12. Reduced: €7. Family activity. Indie-Folk Angel Olsen La [2] d’Apolo (Nou de la Tour Rambla, 111). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). 8pm. FREE Guided tour of Montjuïc €18 (on the door). €15 (advance). The US Cemetery Cementiri de Montjuïc singer who has become one of the icons of (Mare de Déu del Port, 56–58). 2nd and the indie faction of the neo-folk scene, with 4th Sunday in the month. 11am (Catalan) new album ‘Burn Your Fire For No & 11.15am (Spanish). See 14 Sep. Witness’. Monday 29 Jazz Jazz concerts at the Milano Classical music Cocktail Bar (Ronda Universitat, 35). Klimt Quartet/ Aëris Trio Palau de la M: Catalunya (L1, L3). 8.30pm (double Música Catalana (Palau de la Música, session). Cover charge, €8. See 9 Sep. 4–6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 7.30pm. €13. Works by Haydn, Bartók and Mozart, among others. Tour The rooftops of Santa Maria del Mar (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1). M: Flamenco Jaume I (L4). Mon–Fri, 12–7pm. Sat & Flamenco show: Pilar Rodriguez & Sun, 11am–7pm (on the hour). €10 Inés Rubio Sala Tarantos (Plaça Reial, (general). €8 (reduced). More info and 17). M: Liceu (L3). 8.30, 9.30 & reservations: Itinera Plus. Tel. 93 342 83 10.30pm. 28 & 29 Sep. €10 (on the 33. See 1 Sep. door). €8 (online). Jazz INFORMATION WTF Jam Session Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). Mon, 8pm. €5 (on the door). €4 (online). See 8 Sep. AND SALES Tourist Information Points and Tour www.barcelonaturisme.cat The rooftops of Santa Maria del

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10am. (except 11 & 24 Sep). €14. 30 min Architecture express visit: €6. Check times: www. Basílica de la Sagrada Família liceubarcelona.cat. Visit one of the (Mallorca, 401). M: Sagrada Família world’s great opera houses: discover the (L2, L5). T. 93 513 20 60. Apr–Sep: impressive concert hall and exclusive 9am–8pm. €14.80. Guided tour/with private rooms that make this one of audio guide: €19.30. Barcelona’s most Barcelona’s most emblematic buildings. famous landmark, begun by Gaudí in 1891 and still unfinished to this day. La Pedrera Ticket sales help fund the ongoing (Provença, 261–265). M: Diagonal (L3, construction of the most popular tourist L5). T. 902 202 138. 3 Mar–2 Nov: 9am– attraction in Spain. 8pm. Last admission: 7.30pm. €16.50. Reduced: €14.85. Many Barcelona Basílica de Santa Maria del Pi residents consider this building to be (Plaça del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I Gaudí’s masterpiece. In fact, some of its (L4). T. 93 318 47 43. 8 Apr–10 Nov: apartments are still private homes. The 10am–7pm. Sun 4–7pm. €4. Reduced €3. roof terrace is one of Catalan Guided tour (including belltower): €12. Modernisme’s hidden gems. Reduced: €8. Visit one of Barcelona’s grandest Gothic churches, and enjoy the Nights at La Pedrera views from its belltower. (Provença, 261–265). M: Diagonal (L3, L5). T. 902 202 138. Until 6 Sep. Thu– Casa Batlló Sat, 9.45pm. Entrance to the Espai (Pg. de Gràcia, 43). M: Passeig de Gràcia Gaudí, concert + glass of cava: €28. A (L3, L4). T. 93 216 03 06. 9am–9pm. unique chance to enjoy La Pedrera at €21.50. Reduced: €18.50. Last night, with live jazz on the roof terrace admission: 8pm. More info: www. and spectacular views of Barcelona. casabatllo.cat . Gaudí’s most poetic and creative work. The sensuality and Palau Güell harmony of its interior, combined with (Nou de la Rambla, 3–5). M: Drassanes his use of colours, shapes and light make (L3) & Barceloneta (L4). T. 93 472 57 75. this building a must-see for everyone who Apr–Oct: 10am–8pm. Last admission: admires Gaudí’s work. Visit with audio 7pm. €12. Reduced: €8. Built by Gaudí in guide, including interactive content. the late 19th century, this palace belonged to his principal patron. A visit to the roof Magic nights at Casa Batlló terrace is highly recommended. (Passeig de Gràcia, 43). M: Pg. de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). T. 93 216 03 06. Wed–Sat, Palau de la Música Catalana from 9pm. Until 27 Sep. €29. Discover all (Palau de la Música, 4–6). M: the magic of this jewel among Gaudí’s Urquinaona (L1, L4). T. 93 295 72 00. works after the sun goes down. Daily, 10am–3.30pm. €18. Reduced: €11. Gastronomy, shows and live music. Under 10s free. Step inside one of the most unusual Art Nouveau buildings in Gaudí Crypt at Colònia Güell the world, architect Lluís Domènech i (Claudi Güell, 6 – Santa Coloma de Muntaner’s ornate concert hall, a Cervelló). M: Espanya (L1, L3) + FGC UNESCO World Heritage Site. (S33, S8 or S4): Colònia Güell station. T. 93 630 58 07. May–Oct: 10am–7pm. Sun: Sant Pau, Modernista monument 10am–3pm. €9 (ticket price includes audio (St Antoni Maria Claret, 167). M: Sant guide). Reduced: €7.50. Discover Gaudí’s Pau (L5). T. 93 553 78 01. Apr–Oct: hidden treasure, a UNESCO World Mon–Sat, 10am–6.30pm. Sun and public Heritage Site, situated in the Colònia Güell, holidays, 10am–2.30pm. Self-guided a planned textile factory and residential tour: €8. Reduced: €5.60. Guided tour: area only 20 minutes outside Barcelona. €14. Reduced: €9.80. Under 16s free. More info: www.santpaubarcelona.org. Gran Teatre del Liceu Tour the buildings and grounds of the (La Rambla, 51–59). M: Liceu (L3). T. 93 Hospital Sant Pau, one of the world’s 485 99 14. Guided tour: Mon–Fri, 9.30 & largest Art Nouveau monuments, and

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Lluís Domènech i Muntaner’s most Montjuïc with replicas of traditional important work, recently restored and streets, squares and buildings from all opened to the public. over Spain.

Torre Bellesguard Imax Port Vell (Bellesguard, 6–9). M: Av. Tibidabo (Moll d’Espanya). M: Drassanes (L3) & (FGC). Apr–Oct: Mon–Sat, 10am–7pm. Barceloneta (L4). T. 93 225 11 11. Check Panoramic visit: €7 (audio guide to times and programme at www. exterior + remains of Martin the imaxportvell.com. Put on your glasses, Humane’s palace + audiovisual centre). and take a seat for the most exciting Guided visit: €16 (exterior and interior of virtual reality experience that the latest the tower + roof terrace access). Discover 3-D technology can provide. the Modernista castle Gaudí built at the foot of Tibidado. Gaudí Experiencia (Larrard, 41). M: Lesseps (L3). T. 93 285 Gaudí Nights at Torre Bellesguard 44 40. Mar–Oct: 9am–7pm. €9. Reduced: (Bellesguard, 6–9). M: Av. Tibidabo €7.50. A fascinating interactive journey (FGC). T. 93 250 40 93. Wed–Sat, from that uses 4-D technology to take you 9pm. Until 13 Sep. €19. Reduced: €16. inside Antoni Gaudí’s creative universe. The lovely gardens of Antoni Gaudí’s A new way to discover Gaudí and his world. Torre Bellesguard are filled with music during summer nights. Relax, sip a glass Tibidabo Funfair of cava, and enjoy exclusive recitals in a (Plaça del Tibidabo, 3–4). Bus Tibibus unique venue. (T2A) from Plaça Catalunya, or M: Av. Tibidabo (L7, FGC) + Tramvia Blau, or Bus 196 + Funicular del Tibidabo. T. 93 Leisure 211 79 42. More info: www.tibidabo.cat Aire de Barcelona, Arab Baths €28.50 (under 120cm tall, €10.50). With (Pg. de Picasso, 22). M: Barceloneta (L4) over 100 years of history, Tibidabo is one of & Jaume I (L4). T. 93 295 57 43. Mon– the oldest funfairs in the world, featuring Fri: first entry 10am; last entry between classic rides, old favourites and brand-new 10pm and 12am. Sat, Sun and holiday attractions for an exciting day out. eves: last entry between 12am and 2am. More info: www.airedebarcelona.com. In PortAventura the Born district, these Arab baths revive (Av. Alcalde Pere Molas. Km. 2. Vila Seca, the ancient tradition of bathing as a form Tarragona). Train: Port Aventura. T. of relaxation, in a unique building. 902 20 22 20. More info: www. portaventura.es. PortAventura is a theme Barcelona Urban Forest park located one hour south of Barcelona, Barcelona Bosc Urbà (Plaça del Fòrum, between Vila-seca and Salou. Its six s/n). T. 93 117 34 26. M: El Maresme/ themed zones (Mediterranean, Far West, Fòrum (L4). 1–12 Sep: daily 10am–3pm, SesameAdventure, Mexico, China and 4pm–8pm. 13–30 Sep: Sat & Sun, Polynesia) cover 119 hectares, with 30 10am–3pm & 4–8pm. €8 – €19 (prices attractions, 100 processions every day, vary depending on age and circuit chosen). and 75 restaurants and snack bars, and Get some high-adrenaline exercise in an 27 craft and gift shops. urban adventure park with more than 30 attractions. Barcelona Zoo (Parc de la Ciutadella, s/n). M: Arc de Poble Espanyol Triomf (L1) & Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: (L4). T. 902 45 75 45. 16 Sep–25 Oct, Espanya (L1, L3). T. 93 508 63 00. Mon, 10am–7pm. €19.90. Children (ages 9am–8pm. Tue–Thu 9am–2am. Fri 3–12): €11.95. Barcelona Zoo, in 9am–4am. Sat 9am–5am. Sun 9am– Ciutadella Park, has a 100-year history 12am. €11. Reduced: €6.25. Built for the and is one of the city’s best-loved exhibition of 1929 by Modernista attractions. At present it is home to more architect Puig i Cadalfach, the Poble than 2,000 animals, representing some Espanyol is an open-air museum on 315 species.

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