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MOROCCO Index of Barcelona

2...... Introduction 4...... How to get to the city 6...... Where to stay 6...... Useful tips 7...... Getting around the city 9...... Itineraries in the city 29...... Museums, Art Centers and Monuments 33...... Exhibitions Centers 34...... Art Galleries and Antique Shops 35...... Cultural Activities and Events 36...... Parks and Gardens 38...... Food and Drink 39...... Shopping 40...... Nightlife 41...... Festivals and Celebrations 42...... Useful Addresses 42...... Post Office 42...... Telephones 42...... Emergency Services 43...... Excursions from Barcelona 45...... Tourist Information 46...... Map of the province 48...... City Map

1 BARCELONA

In a privileged position on the northeastern coast of the Iberian peninsula and the shores of the Mediterranean, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain in both size and population. It is also the capital of Catalonia, an Autonomous Community within Spain. There are two official languages spoken in Barcelona: Catalan, generally spoken in all of Catalonia, and Castillian Spanish.

The city of Barcelona has a population of 1,510,000, but this number spirals to more than 4,000,000 if the outlying areas are also included.

The capital of Catalonia is unequivocally a Mediterranean city, not only because of its geographic location but also and above all because of its history, tradition and cultural influences. The documented his- tory of the city dates back to the founding of a Roman colony on its soil in the second century B.C.

2 Modern Barcelona experienced spectacular growth and economic revival at the onset of industrialization during the second half of the 19th century. The 1888 Worlds' Fair became a symbol of the capacity for hard work and the international outlook projected for the city. Culture and the arts flourished in Barcelona and in all of Catalonia; the splendor achieved by Catalonian modernism is one of the most patent dis- plays.

Barcelona, more than just a single city, is really a collection of multi–faceted and diverse cities. The visi- tor unfamiliar with its history might be surprised by the fact that such a modern and enterprising city preserves its historic Gothic center almost intact, or by the curious contrast between the maze of narrow streets and the grid–like layout of the Eixample, the urban planning "enlargement" project of the end of the 19th century; or that beside a modern high–rise, we can also find a quaint square where the most outstanding decorative element is a chimney, an echo of the old factories that were installed there in the past.

3 How to get to the city

By Air By train –The Barcelona airport is located - Talgo trains depart for Paris, in the township of El Prat de Geneva, Zurich and Milan from Llobregat, 12 kilometers the railway station Estació de southwest of the city. França, located at the port. A train connects the airport with the railway station, - Other stations with long-distance Estació de Sants, every train service are the Estació de 30 minutes starting at Passeig de Gràcia and the 5:43 a.m. to 10:13 p.m. Estació de Sants (main railway The ride takes approximately station). 30 minutes. Bus service is also available from the Train Information (RENFE-Spanish Plaça de Catalunya, departing National Railroad) every 15 minutes all year around. ☎ 902 24 02 02.

- Madrid-Barcelona air shuttle service. Flights depart every 30 minutes beginning at 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Barcelona Airport, ☎ 93 289 38 38. Main Offices of Iberia Airlines of Spain. Diputació, 258. ☎ 902 400 500

4 International Airport

By Road Buses - A–7 highway connects the - The old bus station Estació del Autopista del Mediterráneo Nord is the main terminal for (Mediterranean highway) with regular routes; some routes France and provides access to the depart from the railway station tourist centers of the Costa Brava Estació de Sants and other and Girona province. points. Bus service also covers the regions of Girona, Tarragona - A–2 highway connects Barcelona and Lleida. to Zaragoza (Aragón), Madrid and Bilbao in the Basque country. Estació del Nord. Ali Bei, 80. All the autopistas leaving ☎ 93 265 65 08. Barcelona are toll roads. Julià Via. Estación de Sants. - Maximum speed limits: ☎ 93 490 40 00. 120 km./hr. on autopistas (highways) and autovías (motorways); 100 km./hr. on main roads; 90 km./hr. on secondary roads; 50 km./hr. in the city.

5 Where to stay

The total number of hotel beds available in Barcelona is around 25,000, including five, four and three star hotels. There are 6 hotels with five stars (the highest rating) (approximately 3,000 beds); 48 hotels with four stars (more than 12,000 beds); and 60 hotels with three stars (approximately 8,000 beds).

Central Reservation Offices. Keitel. ☎ 93 452 59 30. Fax 93 454 04 64. Supranational: ☎ 900 300 684. Fax 91 441 77 81. Utell International. ☎ 93 265 40 25. Fax 91 594 94 82. Barcelona on line: ☎ 93 343 79 93 Sercotel: ☎ 93 363 63 63 Unified information services: ☎ 93 680 49 30 Paradores de España. Central Reservation Office. Calle Requena, 3. 28013 Madrid. ☎ 91 516 66 66. fax 91 516 66 57. www.parador.es Parador de Cardona. ☎ 93 869 12 75. Fax 93 869 16 36.

Useful Tips

The climate in Barcelona is typically Mediterranean. The average temperature is 11º C. in winter and 24º C. in summer. December and January are the coldest months. Autumn and spring are gen- erally the rainy seasons.

Banking hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday and until 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays from October through May.

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• Metro also a reduced rate ticket - The city has five different good for 10 rides on the subway lines: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Metro and the FGC urban - The reduced rate T–1 ticket trains. The T-1 can be is good for 10 rides on purchased in Savings Banks the Metro, buses, and FGC (Caixas), and the T-2 is urban trains. The T–2 ticket is available at both Savings

7 Sundays from 6 a.m. to 12 midnight. Metro Information: ☎ 010.

• Buses - The majority of the bus lines run between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 11 p.m. - The price of the ticket is the same as the Metro and the T–1 ticket can also be used (see section on Metro). França Station by Durán & Bus Information: Muguruza in 1929 ☎ 010.

• Taxis Taxi-radio-móvil: ☎ 93 358 11 11. Servi-taxi: ☎ 93 330 03 00. Radio-taxi: Banks and metro stations. ☎ 93 225 00 00. - The Metro runs from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. from Monday to • FGC Thursday; 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. (Catalonian Railways) on Fridays, Saturdays and FGC Information: the day before a holiday; ☎ 93 205 15 15.

8 Itineraries in the city

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The Barri Gòtic or Gothic nestled on the hill called Quarter, the oldest part of the Montjuïc, where numerous city, is located in the sports installations were erected southeastern part of the city. and remodeled for the 1992 The nerve center of Barcelona Olympic Games. The Gran Via is considered the Plaça de de les Corts Catalanes, running Catalunya. La Rambla runs from west to east; the Passeig from the Plaça de Catalunya to de Gràcia, from south to north; the Columbus Lookout in the and the Avinguda Diagonal, port. From the port, the street transversely, are the main called Avinguda del Paral-lel arteries of the Eixample area, will take you to the Plaça de designed in the last third of the Espanya, where the Fira de 19th century. Residential Barcelona complex is located. neighborhoods, including From the Avinguda Reina Sarrià, Bonanova and Maria Cristina, the Palau Pedralbes, are situated Nacional can be viewed, northeast of the city.

9 1. Gothic Quarter there is another portion of the wall as well as the beginning Barri Gòtic, the old town of the aqueduct which district known as the Gothic transported water from the Quarter for the treasure house Collserola hills. Taking of Gothic monuments found Avinguda de la Catedral, we here, occupies what was arrive at the Pla de la Seu formerly an ancient fortified with its steps leading up to Roman village. It is the site of the Cathedral (1), a Gothic historic monuments and structure dating from the 14th modern institutions. Our and 15th centuries with a 19th itinerary begins at the Plaça century neogothic façade. The Nova with the twin cloister, the ogival ribbed semicircular towers of the vaults, the pulpit and choir well–preserved Roman walls. stalls are the most remarkable Approaching the Cathedral, artistic features. The Cathedral

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10 complex also comprises three Museu d'Història de la Ciutat medieval palaces: Cases dels (7) (City's History Museum). Canonges (2), Casa del Degà, The Palau Reial Major with a restored Renaissance (11th–14th centuries) was façade, and Casa de l'Ardiaca originally a Romanesque (3) (Archdeacon's house), the building with Gothic additions. most interesting one of the Our attention is drawn to the three with its flamboyant great hall called the Saló del Gothic architecture. Tinell, supported by six stone semi–circular arches. Returning to the Av. de la Catedral, we take C. We then proceed to C. Tapineria along an impressive Paradís, where we find an section of the Roman wall to old millstone embedded in the get to Plaça de Ramon pavement which points to the Berenguer el Gran (4), one of summit of the small hill called the most spectacular places in Mons Taber, just in front of Old Barcelona, with its the building housing the Roman walls and broken Catalonian Excursionist section of the old Palau Center. In the patio there are Reial Major (5) wall with a four Corinthian columns 40 meter bell tower. In the belonging to the old Roman square there is an temple of Emperor Augustus. equestrian statue of Ramon The street soon leads to the Berenguer III. Plaça de Sant Jaume, administrative center of the Beyond the square, the street city and site of the Palau de of C. Sots–tinent Navarro la Generalitat (8), a 15th takes us via C. Llibreteria to century Gothic structure with the Plaça del Rei. Designed as a Renaissance façade. The a complete unit, it is the most imposing interior staircase, noble square in Old the orange tree courtyard and Barcelona. Facing the square the chapel of Sant Jordi (St. are the Palau Reial Major George) are exceptional (Royal Palace), Chapel of features. The 14th century Santa Ágata (6), and the Adjuntament (9) (Town Hall),

11 with its celebrated Saló de Avinjó which leads to C. Cent (Room of the Hundred), Banys Nous and C. Palla, limit features a Gothic façade, of the old Jewish Quarter, or facing the street of C. Ciutat, Call. In this sector there are and the main neoclassic one, several very old houses, the facing Plaça de Sant Jaume. lovely, peaceful square Plaça Sant Felip Neri (13), and the Taking C. Ciutat and C. Church of Sant Sever with its Hèrcules, we arrive at the priceless Baroque altarpiece. Plaça de Sant Just, one of the places which best preserves From C. Banys Nous we the character of Old proceed on C. Ave Maria to Barcelona, with its Gothic the Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol fountain and the 13th century (14) and to the nearby Palau Moixó (10). On C. beautiful and harmonious Bisbe Caçador, we encounter square of Plaça del Pi. In the the largest private palace that Plaça del Pi we find the existed in medieval Barcelona solemn church of the same and the Gothic Church of Sans name with a rose window Just i Pastor (11), with a single noted for being the largest in nave and interesting the world. In the two squares polychrome reliefs on the there are weekly art and keystones of the vaults. Taking antique markets, and on the the streets of C. Sant Just, C. nearby C. Petritxol, various Bellafilla and C. Templaris, we antique shops. A walk down arrive at C. Gegants, where this old–fashioned street with we find the 16th century Palau its famous "granjas" Centelles (12), a predominately (establishments which serve Gothic structure with coffee or hot chocolate with flamboyant Gothic openings in bakery delights), as well as the façade and an important the parallel street of C. Pi, is Gothic staircase covered by a almost as fascinating as portico in the courtyard. visiting the nearby monuments. Now walk down C. Sant Miquel and turn right at C. Metro: Line 4 (Jaume I).

12 2. Ribera Quarter

Outside the first wall but still medieval in origin is the Ribera Quarter, separated from the Gothic Quarter by the Via Laietana. It actually comprises two separate districts: Sant Pere, inhabited by merchants, and Santa Gothic church of Maria del Mar, populated by Santa Maria del Mar sailors. Both districts were joined together during the the center of the new city 14th century by the street of and where the finest private C. Montcada and became mansions were built, many of

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We shall begin our walk at the Plaça del Angel (15) and proceed to the Santa Maria district by C. Argenteria which still preserves much of its quaintness. At the end of the street, we come to the Plaça de Santa Maria; the Palau Aguilar – Picasso Museum monumental façade of the church is to the left and to the right, two groups of very picturesque houses with an the courtyard is the staircase interesting Gothic fountain. with its richly carved The 14th century Gothic columns, balustrade and fine Church of Santa Maria del arches. At number 23, we Mar (16) is a grand, perfectly see the Casa de la torre proportioned architectural Trífora (18), a good example space with a soaring nave of the original features of and two aisles some very fine 14th century façades. At stained–glass windows. number 12, we encounter the Palau dels Marquesos de From the Passeig del Born, Llió (19), a typical 14th scene of medieval century palace with a lovely tournaments and popular open staircase leading from festivals, we take a left at the the courtyard to the 16th narrow C. Montcada, the century Baroque door where site of numerous palaces. At the Museu Tèxtil i number 20, we find the 17th d’Indumentàre (Textile and century Palau Dalmases (17) Garments Museum) is with its simple façade which located; number 14, the adapts the Catalonian Palau Nadal houses the Gothic lines to the Baroque Museu Barbier-Müller of pre- forms, but its main feature in Columbian Art and at number

14 15, we find the Palau restored façade of 1911 is Aguilar, which houses the the 15th century Gothic Museu Picasso (20) (Picasso doorway; the interior was Museum), an exquisite 15th designed in the form of a century mansion noted for its Greek cross with barrel vaults courtyard and the open around a 12th century dome staircase bordering the and has some excellent walls with richly carved Corinthian capitals from the windows. 10th century.

The street of C. Montcada From the Plaça de Sant Pere, leads to the small square of we proceed on the street of Marcús, where C. Carders C. Sant Pere Més Alt and see branches off to the right. At some interesting simple number 12, we encounter an Baroque structures. At the interesting old noble mansion corner of C. Amadeu Vives, dating from the 17th century. we encounter the Palau de la The street ends at the Plaça Música Catalana (22), a de Sant Agustí el Vell, flanked modernist concert hall on one side by late Gothic constructed in 1908 by Lluís houses. From here take C. Domènech i Montaner, Basses de Sant Pere, one of declared a World Heritage the best examples of Site by the UNESCO. The mid–19th century urban interior is lavishly adorned planning in Barcelona, to with polychrome elements, arrive at the Plaça Sant Pere, rich floral themes and figures site of the convent of Sant with mosaic bodies and busts Pere de les Puel·les (21). This in relief. The vestibule of the convent dates from the year Palau boasts a magnificent 945 but was reconstructed in mural by Massot. the 13th century. The only point of interest in the poorly Metro: Line 4 (Jaume I).

15 3. El Eixample street of Gran Via de les Cortes Catalanes, we see El Eixample or "Enlargement" some characteristic neogothic is the central area of the city structures. Before arriving at of Barcelona formed by a grid the Gran Via, on the street of layout of streets with Casp we can stop to look at diamond–shaped intersections. three notable buildings: the It reflects the expansion in the Tívoli Theater (24), now a city during the last third of the cinema, the Casal de Sant 19th century. Jordi, the work of Francesc Folguera, and last of all, the Our walk begins at the Plaça Casa Calvet (25) by Antoni de Catalunya (23). Gaudí at number 48. Proceeding up the Passeig de Gràcia, between the At the intersection of the Passeig Plaça de Catalunya and the de Gràcia and the Gran Via,

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16 Casa Amatller by Puig i Cadafalch there are two unique buildings. between C. Consell de Cent On the left of the Passeig de and C. Arragó, we encounter Gràcia, we see the former the famous Mançana de la Palau Marcet, now a cinema, Discòrdia, (apple of discord; and on the right, Joyería Roca "mançana" meaning both (jewelry store) designed by apple and city block), so Josep Lluís Sert. After taking a named because of the right at the Gran Via and contrasting architecture of three proceeding to the intersection of its buildings, all from the first of C. Pau Claris, there is the decade of the 20th century. interesting modernist Vilardell The Casa Lleó Morera (27), is pharmacy (26). After turning the work of Lluìs Domènech i left on C. Pau Claris, continue Montaner, with its modernist walking until until you reach floral façade; the Casa Ptge. Permanyer, with its low Amatller (28), a few steps up, houses and English–style a neogothic building built by gardens. Josep Puig i Cadafalch and decorated with polychrome Returning to Passeig de ceramic on the façade; and Gràcia, on the left–hand side finally the Casa Batlló (29), the

17 work of Antoni Gaudí, with its Comalat (33), the modernist sparkling mosaic façade using building by Valeri who dragon–like forms and designed some interesting punctuated with round ceramic wooden galleries, and plaques. A few yards further opposite it, the small Palau down the street of C. Aragó is Baró de Quadras (34) by the iron and brick building by Puig i Cadafalch, the current Domènech i Montaner housing site of the Music Museum. the Antoni Tàpies Foundation After turning right at C. Roger (30). The roof of the building is de Llúrica and crossing C. crowned with a sculpture by Mallorca, we come to Palau the artist. Montaner (35), the work of Domènech i Montaner, Standing at the intersection of decorated with polychrome Passeig de Gràcia and C. ceramic. On C. Mallorca, Provença, we encounter the between C. Roger de Llúria world–renowned Casa Milà and C. Bruc, we find Casa (31) by Antoni Gaudí, declared Thomas (36), an unusual a World Heritage Site by the neogothic structure designed UNESCO. Known also as La by the same architect. At the Pedrera (The Stone Quarry), it intersection of C. Roger de is an authentic abstract Llúria and C. Aragó, we can sculpture where the curve view the 12th century Gothic prevails. It is presently the site Church of La Concepció (37), of the Caixa de Catalunya transferred between 1871 Foundation. The two courtyards and 1888 to its present site. can be visited, in addittion to Next to it is La Concepció the roof with its fantastic array market (38), an interesting of chimneys and ventilators. structure of iron and glass.

At the corner of Av. Diagonal From C. Aragó, take C. Bruc and Rambla de Catalunya, until arriving at the intersection we find the interesting Casa with C. València, where the Serra (32) by Puig i noucentist Conservatori Cadafalch. A right turn at Av. Municipal de Música (39), Diagonal will take us to Casa (Municipal Conservatory of

18 Music) designed by Antoni Falguera can be found. On C. València at the corner of Passeig Sant Joan, we see the Church of Las Salesas (40), neogothic creation by Joan Martorell which brought about the renewed use of polychrome ceramics. At number 108 on Passeig de Sant Joan, we find the Palau Macaya (41), by Puig i Cadafalch, seat of the "La Caixa" Foundation. Casa Batlló by Antoni Gaudí

Either C. Provença or C. parabolic arches. The wall of Mallorca will lead to the the apse is adorned with Temple Expiatori de la unusual and original plant and Sagrada Familia (42) animal motifs. The Nativity (Expiatory Temple of the Holy façade is also decorated with Family) initiated by Antoni organic forms, and its four Gaudí. The unfinished church 107 meter spires with is a symbolic structure with polychrome mosaics crown the three main façades three doors of the façade. The representing the Nativity on west façade is in an advanced the east, the Passion and stage of construction, Death on the west, and the undertaken by a group of Glory planned on the south. architects who is following The scheme of four towers on Gaudi's original design. each façade represents the twelve Apostles. The dome Metro: Lines 1 (Catalunya), 2 crowning the apse is the (Passeig de Gràcia), 3 symbol of the Virgin. The (Catalunya, Passeig de naves are supported by a Gràcia and Diagonal), 4 complicated structural system (Passeig de Gràcia) of inclined columns and and 5 (Diagonal).

19 4. La Rambla the small Church of Santa Anna (44), a Romanesque Seven different sections, each jewel from the 12th century. with its own name, make up the street called La Rambla. The next section which goes The upper section is named from C. Santa Anna to C. the Rambla de Canaletes (43) Portaferrissa is called the after the fountain of Rambla dels Estudis, so Canaletes. Tradition has it named because it housed the that any visitor who drinks its Estudi General or medieval waters will one day come University. The portion closest back to Barcelona. A short to C. Portaferrisa is reserved ways down we take a left at for the bird market. On the C. Santa Anna and come to left–hand side, we find the the square of the same name, 17th century Palau Moja (45), where we can stop to view austere Baroque in style. On

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20 the other side of La Rambla, we see the Baroque Church of Betlem (46), built in the 17th and 18th centuries with a façade of rusticated ashlar. A right turn at C. Carme will take us to the Hospital of Santa Creu (47), a Gothic structure built in the 15th and 16th centuries with an elegant structure of naves with Boquería Market pointed arches, a magnificent cloister and a lovely Tuscan–style courtyard. The endless succession of stalls building currently houses the crammed with fresh Catalunya Library. The vegetables, meat and fish, as portion stretching from C. well as bars for a bite to eat Carme to C. Hospital is a or drink. section flanked by enormous banana trees known as the A little farther down, the street Rambla de les Flors because widens at the Pla de la of the colorful florist stalls Boquería. The pavement of found here. This stretch is the the central portion was quintessence of Barcelona; its decorated with a design by beauty changing with every Joan Miró in 1970. The jewel season. Its most striking of this sector was the Gran adornment is the Palau de la Teatre del Liceu (50) (Liceu Virreina (48), (Vicereine's Theater) with its simple Palace) an 18th century façade shrouding one of the structure built in a quasi–Luis most opulent and largest halls XIV style, currently housing a in the world. Next we come municipal exhibition center. to the section called the But the most characteristic Rambla dels Caputxins. place is the popular Boquería Further down on the right is Market (49), a delight for all the Hotel Oriente which the senses; a seemingly occupies the 17th century

21 building of the former Sant the first theater in the city built Bonaventura School and here in the 16th century. In preserves the convent the square, there is a structure with its cloister. monument to Frederic Soler, the founder of modern Shortly, on the right we come Catalonian theater. On the to the street of Nou de la left–hand side of the street, we Rambla, where we find the find the Teatre Principal (53) Palau Güell (51) (Güell (Principal Theater), a Baroque Palace) a building designed building recovered as a by Antoni Gaudí with a theater. façade of stone and wrought iron, and parabolic arches in The lower section is known the entrance hall, declared a as the Rambla de Santa World Heritage Site by the Mònica, a wide avenue with UNESCO. To our right we no trees. To the right is the see the Plaça Reial (52), an large 17th century Church of arcaded square built in the Santa Mònica (54), its mid–19th century flanked by remarkable Baroque cloister identical buildings. The shrouded by an insignificant elaborate six torch lampposts exterior, now the Centre are the work of young Antoni d’Art Santa Mònica (55), an Gaudí. Some of the shops on art and cultural center the square seem to have been pertaining to the Generalitat. frozen in time; the most To the left is the Palau unique of them is the March (56), a handsome L'Herbolari del Rei, an 18th century building, seat of herbalist's shop adorned with the Department of Culture of neogothic–style windows with the Generalitat and all the ambiance of the exhibition center. On Romantic age. On Sundays a weekends a handicraft stamp and coin market is held market is held in this area. in the square. Metro: Line 1 (Catalunya) and The Pla del Teatre is the next Line 3 (Catalunya, Drassanes stretch and owes its name to Liceu).

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5. The Waterfront Ages. Initiated in 1378, it is one of the best examples of Catalonian civil Gothic This itinerary begins at the architecture. Now occupied Plaça del Portal de la Pau, a by the Maritime Museum, it square opening towards the houses intricate reproductions sea where we find the of historical ships and an Columbus Lookout, the important collection of ancient Drassanes, the Customshouse drawings and maps. In the and the main office of the center of the square stands Port of Barcelona. The most the Columbus Lookout (58), a interesting building in the 50 meter iron column square is the Drassanes (57), supporting the statue of the the largest and most complete discoverer of America. An shipyard in the world that has elevator takes you to the survived from the Middle observation deck near the top

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Platja a er Sant Sebastià ull sc N 23 for a spectacular view of the headquarters), with a lovely port area, Montjuïc and an 17th century courtyard and overall panorama of the city. behind it, the Church of La Mercé (62), the only example Glancing towards the sea, we in Barcelona of a curved discover the old port. The Baroque façade. The Passeig popular tourist boats called de Colom ends at the Plaça "Golondrinas" depart from de Antonio López, where we the Drassanes wharf and ferry find the Main Post Office (63) sightseers around the harbor. with a vestibule adorned with To the left and parallel to the frescos by the most Passeig de Colom is the Moll characteristic Catalonian de la Fusta (59) (La Fusta mural painters of the first half wharf), one of the first areas of the 20th century. Beyond reclaimed from the old port the square, the Passeig de and transformed into a long Isabel II begins and to our left, promenade with a row of we find the Llotja de Mar (64), modern restaurants, cafés and a 14th and 15th century bars. A recent wooden Gothic structure remodeled in drawbridge, called Rambla the 18th century. The old del Mar, connects it with the orange tree courtyard, with its Moll d'Espanya (60) (Espanya neoclasssical marble wharf), where we find the sculptures, and the large following facilities: Gothic hall are the most Maremagnum (a large interesting features. The commercial and recreational building is the current site of complex), IMAX (Imax, the Barcelona Stock Exchange Ominmax and 3D cinema), Library and the Academy of and L’Aquàrium (the largest Fine Arts. The main façade of aquarium in Europe). the Llotja faces the Pla del Palau, where we find the On the left–hand side of the Porxos d'en Xifré ("Xifre's Passeig Colom, there are two porches"), the Casa buildings which capture our Carbonell–Collaso, interest: the Capitanía neoclassical work and former General (61) (Military Customshouse (65). The main

24 hall contains the most approximately 2,000 important neoclassical murals dwellings designed by in Barcelona. prestigious architects from all over the world. Soaring From here we take Passeig de above the apartment blocks Juan de Borbón which are twin 142 meter towers; borders the port and the area one houses offices and the called Barceloneta. The other a hotel. The Village waterfront of this popular has a modern Olympic Port district forms a wide (67), a lively center with esplanade which is to restaurants, cafés and bars undergo urban planning where the Barcelonans enjoy measures similar to those at themselves during the spring Moll de la Fusta. The seafront and summer. The Promenade area has the oldest beaches and large green parks that in Barcelona which are hug the three recently usually very crowded. A wide rejuvenated beaches promenade connects it to the complete the urban planning Olympic Village. project. Efforts to recuperate the waterfront are still Of all the remodeling along continuing with the the waterfront, the Olympic transformation of the old Village (66) is the grandest. industrial district of Poble Built for the 1992 Olympic Nou into a residential area. Games, its design simulates the grid–like pattern of the Metro: Line 3 (Drassanes) and Eixample. It comprises Line 4 (Barceloneta).

25 6. Montjuïc and parks, an authentic green lung for the city and final resting place for the dead, Overlooking the harbor is the Montjuïc is indeed a hill of Montjuïc, a symbol of magnificent spot. pride ever since the Romantics discovered its There are several ways to visit beauty in the 1800's and a Montjuïc and walking is one slow project of urban of the most pleasant. Starting development was launched, from the Plaça de beginning with the 1929 Espanya (68), we pass World's Fair and culminating between two large Venetian with the 1992 Olympic towers into the fairgrounds Games. Fairgrounds, first–rate which afford us an impressive museums, excellent sports view of Avinguda Reina facilities, beautiful gardens Maria Cristina and the giant

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26 fountain and steps leading up Galicia or even Catalonia. to the Palau Nacional. The Several craft workshops and Magic Fountain (69), the Museu d'Arts, Indústries i designed by Buïgas, is a Tradicions Populars (Museum spectacle of light, water, of Arts, Crafts and Popular color and music displayed Traditions) may also be seen. from the end of June to the In the last few years, the end of September on complex has also become a Thursday, Friday, Saturday very popular night spot. and Sunday evenings. A little beyond the Poble The huge Palau Nacional (70) Espanyol, the Av. del is the home of the medieval Marquès de Comillas treasures of the Museu changes its name to Av. del Nacional d'Art de Catalunya Estadi, letting us glimpse the (Catalonian Museum of Art). outline of the Olympic Ring. To the right of the steps, Here we can find the main below the Palau, we can facilities used for the 1992 admire the 1985 Olympic Games, including reconstruction of the Pavilion the Olympic Stadium (73), a designed by Mies van der 1920's stadium remodeled Rohe (71) for Germany's for the occasion, the Palau exhibit at the 1929 World's d'Esports Sant Jordi (74) (St. Fair, a jewel of vanguard Jordi Sports Stadium) architecture. designed by the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, and Taking the Av. del Marquès the INEFC Pavilion (75) by de Comillas, we arrive at the Ricardo Bofill. Poble Espanyol (72) (Spanish Village), a complex Rising on the esplanade of comprising full–scale replicas the stadium is a tower of architectural structures from designed by the Valencian different Spanish regions. In a architect Santiago Calatrava. relatively small area, it is The Olympic Ring can also possible to visit a typical be reached from the Palau corner in Castile, Andalusia, Nacional by escalator.

27 Above the Olympic Stadium is we find the entrance to the the Montjuïc Castle (76), which Palauet Albéniz (82) affords a wonderful view of (Albéniz mansion), residence Barcelona and the plains of of celebrated guests, as well Baix Llobregat. The castle now as the magnificent gardens. houses the Military Museum. From the mansion we go From here we begin our directly to the winding descent. Taking the Carretera tree–lined avenue of Santa Montjuïc, we come to the Madrona, where we find Miramar esplanade (77) with one after the other the its magnificent lookout Ethnology Museum, Grec platform over the port and Theater and the sea. A few yards away, we Archeological Museum of encounter the gardens Jardins Catalonia. In front of the Mossèn Costa i Llobera (78). Grec Theater (83) we see the In the interior, we find the Jardins Laribal (84), the first Amusement Park (79). If we gardens built on Montjuïc continue our descent by the and, in the opinion of some, Av. de Miramar, to our left we the most beautiful on the hill. see the Jardins Mossèn Cinto On the right–hand side of C. Verdaguer (80) and a little Lleida, we find the Mercat farther along to our right, the de les Flors Theater. From Joan Miró Foundation (81); here we exit the park of as interesting as a museum as Montjuïc, arriving at the Av. for the building, it was del Paral.lel. designed in the 70's by Josep Lluís Sert. Metro: Lines 1 and 3 (Espanya). Passing the Foundation, Montjuïc Funicular and along the Av. de Miramar, Teleféric (cable car).

28 Museums, Art Centers and Monuments

MUSEU PICASSO MUSEU D'ART (Picasso Museum) CONTEMPORANI (Museum This museum contains the of Contemporary Art) most important collection of This modern building was paintings, drawings and completed in 1995 and sketches from the early houses works by artists years of Pablo Picasso, from the last 40 years. especially those between Plaça Angels, 1. Metro Line 1 1895 and 1904. His works (Universitat and Catalunya) 2 from 1917, the year he (Universitat) and Line 3 collaborated with the (Catalunya). Open: Tuesday to Russian Ballets of Diaghilev, Friday from 12 to 8 p.m. and the series Las Meninas, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. inspired by Velázquez's Sunday and holidays from painting, are exceptional. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. C. Montcada, 15-19. Open: ☎ 93 412 08 10. Tuesday to Saturday and holidays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and MUSEU FREDERIC Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MARÈS (Frederic Marès Restaurant inside. Museum) Metro: Line 4 (Jaume I). This museum was founded ☎ 93 319 63 10. and donated to the city by the sculptor and collector MUSEU D'ART MODERN Frederic Marès (1893-1991). (Museum of Modern Art) On display in this unique This museum contains museum are sculptures from compositions from the all over Spain from pre- Romantic period, 19th Roman times to the 19th century realist paintings, century. There is also a especially by Fortuny, and section devoted to charming offers an overall view of objects of the past, including the modernist period. fans and holy water Parc de la Ciutadella. fonts/soups, called the Open: Tuesday to Saturday from Sentimental Museum. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday and Plaça Sant lu, 5–6. holidays from 10 a.m. to Open: Tuesday to Saturday from 2:30 p.m. Closed Monday. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays and Metro: Line 1 (Arc de Triomf) holidays from 10:00 a.m. to and Line 4 (Barceloneta). 2 p.m. Metro: Line 4 (Jaume I). ☎ 93 319 57 28. ☎ 93 310 58 00.

29 MUSEU D'HISTÒRIA DE MUSEU DE ZOOLOGIA LA CIUTAT (City’s History (Zoological Museum) Museum) On display is a collection of Art and artifacts concerned stuffed specimens. with the heritage of Interesting exhibits are also Barcelona. Excavated organized. remains of ancient Passeig Picasso. Open: Tuesday structures, documents, to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. engravings, etc. Metro: Line 4 (Barceloneta) and Plaça del Rei. Open: Tuesday to Line 1 (Arc de Triomf). Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m ☎ 93 319 69 12. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays and holidays from MUSEU DE GEOLOGIA 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Geology Museum) Metro: Lines 3 (Liceu) and 4 Collections of rocks, (Jaume I). minerals and fossils may be ☎ 93 219 38 11. seen. Parc de la Ciutadella. CASA MUSEU GAUDI Open: Tuesday to Sunday from (Gaudi’s House-Museum) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interesting works and Metro: Line 4 (Barceloneta) and memorabilia of Antoni Line 1 (Arc de Triomf). Gaudí are displayed. ☎ 93 319 68 95. C. Olot, Güell Park. Open: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.; MUSEU DE LA CIÈNCIA from April to September open (Science Museum) until 7 p.m. Closed Saturdays. An interactive museum, ☎ 93 284 64 46. among the most modern in the world, catering MUSEU DEL TEMPLE especially to youngsters. EXPIATORI DE LA C. Teodor Roviralta, 55 and SAGRADA FAMILIA Cister 64. Open: Tuesday to (Museum of the Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family) Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This small museum shows the Train: FGC trains (Tibidabo), Tramvia Blau (Blue Tram). history of the construction of ☎ the temple, including 93 212 60 50. photographs and personal MUSEU objects belonging to Gaudí. D’ARQUEOLOGIA DE C. Mallorca, 401. Open: CATALUNYA (Museum of November to February from Archeology of Catalonia) 9a.m. to 6 p.m.; March, Prehistoric artifacts from September and October from 9 Balearic Islands and the a.m. to 7 p.m.; rest of the year peninsula up to the 7th from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.Open every century are exhibited, day. Metro: Lines 2 and 5 including Roman mosaics. (Sagrada Familia). Passeig Santa Madrona, 39–41, ☎ 93 207 30 31. Parc de Montjuïc. Open: Tuesday

30 to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to overall view of the work of 7 p.m. Sundays and holidays Miró and also houses a small from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. collection of works of art by Metro: Lines 1 and 3 (Espanya). contemporary artists, ☎ 93 423 21 49. including the Fountain of Mercury by Alexander MUSEU MONESTIR DE Calder from the 1937 Paris PEDRALBES (Pedralbes International Exposition. Monastery-Museum) Interesting sculptures may Located in the high part of be found in the garden. The the city is this beautiful Foundation frequently group of 14th century Gothic organizes exhibits by young monuments. The artists. monastery's cloister is Parc de Montjuïc. Open: Tuesday considered one of the most to Saturday from 11 a.m. to beautiful and best preserved 7p.m.; Thursday until 9:30 p.m.; in Europe. One of the cells is Sundays and holidays from decorated with frescoes by 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ferrer Bassa. The Cafeteria inside. Montjuïc Chapterhouse contains the Funicular (Miramar). most notable works of art. Metro: Lines 1 and 2 (Espanya) The museum houses a and bus no. 61. superb selection of medieval, ☎ 93 443 94 70. Renaissance and Baroque art from the Thyssen- FUNDACIÓ DE ANTONI Bornemisza Collection. TÀPIES (Antoni Tàpies C. Baixada del Monestir, 9. Foundation) Open: Tuesday to Sunday from The foundation organizes 10 a.m. to 2 pm. art exhibits and also has a ☎ 93 203 92 82. library. C. Aragó, 225. MUSEU ETNOLÒGIC Open: Tuesday to Sunday from (Ethnology Museum) 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Metro: Lines 2, Artifacts from 3 and 4 (Passeig de Gràcia). pre–Columbian, American, ☎ 93 487 03 15. Phillipine, Asiatic and African civilizations. MUSEU D’HISTÒRIA DE CATALUNYA Passeig Santa Madrona, Parc de (Museum of the History of Montjuïc. Open: Tuesday to Catalonia) Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; The permanent exhibit at Tuesday and Thursday open until the museum explains the 7 p.m. Metro: Lines 1 and 3 multiple perspectives of the (Espanya). ☎ history of Catalunya using 93 424 64 02. elements as diverse as FUNDACIÒ JOAN MIRÓ historic recreations, (Joan Miró Foundation) objects, audiovisual and This museum offers an interactive elements.

31 Palau de Mar. Plaça Pau de Vila, MUSEU DEL CÒMIC I LA 3. Open: Tuesday to Thursday IL.LUSTRACIÓ from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday (Comic Book and and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 Illustrations Museum) p.m.; Sunday and holidays from A documentary history 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. showing the historical ☎ 93 225 47 00. journey of the Spanish comic book from its MUSEU BARBIER- beginning in the 19th MÜLLER D’ART century until today is PRECOLUMBÍ (Museum Barbier-Mueller exhibited. It also contains of pre-Columbian Art) a wide range of Exhibits one of the most publications from the prestigious collections of world of illustrations. pre-Columbian art C. Santa Carolina, 25. characterized by a unique Open: Tuesday to Saturday from and quality selection. Art 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to objects representative of 8 p.m.; Sunday and holidays the majority of styles of the from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ancient American ☎ 93 348 15 13. civilizations before the discovery of America, including sculpture, MUSEU MARÍTIM ceramics, textiles and ritual (Maritime Museum - The objects. Great Sea Adventure) C. Montcada, 14. Open: Plaça Portal de la Pau, 1. Tuesday to Saturday from 10 Open: Tuesday to Sunday from a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. holidays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Access: Metro Line 3 (Drassanes). ☎ 93 319 76 03. ☎ 93 342 99 20.

Palau de la Generalitat Casa de la Ciutat (Town Hall) Plaça de Sant Jaume. Plaça de Sant Jaume. Metro: Line 4 (Jaume I). The Open weekends for visitors. Patio de los Naranjos (Orange Metro: Line 4 (Jaume I). tree Courtyard) can be visited on April 23rd and also when Església del Pi concerts are held. C. Pi. Metro: Line 3 (Liceu).

Basílica de Santa Maria Església del Monasterio del Mar de Sant Pere de les Puel.les Plaça de Santa Maria. Plaça de Sant Pere. Metro: Line 4 (Jaume I). Metro: Line 1 (Arc de Triomf).

32 Església de Santa Anna Plaça de Santa Anna. Metro: Lines 3 and 4 (Catalunya). Hospital de Santa Creu C. Carme, 47. Metro: Line 3 (Liceu). Llotja Passeig de Isabel II, 3. Metro: Line 4 (Barceloneta).

Exhibitions Centers

Fundació Caixa de Catalunya Aula de Cultura Caja Madrid Passeig de Gràcia, 92. Metro: Plaça de Catalunya, 9. Line 3 and 5 (Diagonal) and Metro: Line 1 (Catalunya) Line 4 (Passeig de Gràcia). and Line 4 (Urquinaona). ☎ 93 484 59 79. ☎ 93 301 44 94.

Centre d'Art Santa Mònica Palau Reial La Rambla Santa Mònica, 4. Pl. Rei. Metro: Line 4 Metro: Line 3 (Drassanes). (Jaume I). Entrance fee ☎ 93 318 50 04. included in the ticket to the Museu d'Historia Palau de la Virreina de la Ciutat. La Rambla, 99. Metro: Line 3 (Liceu). Fundació la Caixa ☎ 93 316 28 10. Passeig de Sant Joan, 108. Metro: Line 5 (Verdaguer). Palau Robert ☎93 476 86 00. Passeig de Gràcia, 107. Metro: Lines 3 and 5 Palau Dalmases (Diagonal) and Line 4 C. Montcada, 20. (Passeig de Gràcia). Metro: Line 4 (Jaume I). ☎ 93 238 40 00

33 Art Galleries and Antique Shop

- The major art galleries are to be found in the Eixample in the vicinity of the streets of C. Consell de Cent, Passeig de Gràcia, C. Mallorca and C. Balmes. There are also numerous galleries near the Estació de França and along C. Petrixol.

- The majority of antique shops are also in the Eixample. On Passeig de Gràcia on the first floor of a shopping center, we find the Bulevard dels Anticuaris with 73 antique shops. In the old Jewish quarter Call, in the heart of the Gothic quarter, especially on C. Banys Nous and C. Palla, there are a considerable number of shops where you can find rare antiques. Next to the Mercat dels Encants, around the intersection of C. Aragó and C. Dos de Maig, there are several antique wholesalers who also sell to the general public. - Every Thursday in the Plaça de la Catedral, a small antique flea–market is held. - During the month of March, one of the most important antique fairs in Europe, known as the Salon de Anticuarios, is held at the fairgrounds.

Antique Shop

34 Cultural Activities and Events Music - Teatre del Liceu. Opera season from November until June. C. Sant Pau, 1. ☎ 93 485 99 00. - Festival of Opera (Butxaca). October to December. Teatre Malic. ☎ 93 310 70 35. - Classical. Concert series from October to May: - Orfeó Catalá. ☎ 93 295 72 00. - Euroconcert. ☎ 93 318 51 58. - Ibercamera. ☎ 93 301 69 43. - Palau de la Música Catalana. C. Sant Francesc de Paula, 2. ☎ 93 268 10 00. - BCN Clàssics. Oval Room. July to August. ☎ 93 622 03 60. - Palau 100. October to June. ☎ 93 295 72 00. - Ancient music from April to May: Fundació la Caixa. Passeig de Sant Joan, 108. ☎ 93 476 86 00. Contemporary: - Sonar. Festival of Advanced Music. Centre de Cultura Contemporànea de Barcelona. June. ☎ 93 306 41 00. Festival of 20th Century Music. Mercat de les Flors. October to November. ☎ 93 301 77 75. Other Music Festivals: International Guitar Festival. Palau de la Música Catalana. June. ☎ 93 268 10 00. International Jazz Festival of Barcelona. Palau de la Música Catalana. October to November. ☎ 93 268 10 00. Theater - Summer Festival. Teatre Grec (Montjuïc). Institut de Cultura de Barcelona. Palau de la Virreina. ☎ 93 301 77 75. Main theaters: - Mercat de les Flors. ☎ 93 426 18 75. - Teatre Poliorama. ☎ 93 317 75 99. - Teatre Romea. ☎ 93 317 71 89. - Teatre Victòria. ☎ 93 443 29 29. - Teatre Lliure. ☎ 93 218 92 51. - Teatre Tívoli. ☎ 93 443 29 29. Cinema - Filmoteca de la Generalitat de Catalunya. Avinguda de Sarrià, 33. ☎ 93 410 75 90. - Sitges Fantastic Film Festival (30 kilometers from Barcelona). ☎ 93 419 36 35.

35 Parks and Gardens

– Park Güell found on the grounds. Güell park, designed by There are several museums Antoni Gaudí, is the most within the park, including famous park in Barcelona, Barcelona's Zoo. declared a World Heritage Metro: Line 1 (Arc de Site by the UNESCO. It has Triomf) and Line 4. been subject to all types of (Barceloneta or Ciutadella). praise and criticism, including comments such as – Parc Laberint "outrageous modernism", Labyrinth park was built in "surrealistic island", 1791 on different levels "nightmare expressionist with stairways, pavilions park". First conceived as a and richly ornamented private estate, it became a railings. Adorning the public park in 1922. The gardens are various statues main entrance to the park of mythological figures. and the stairway leading to Metro: Line 3 (Montbau). the Hundred Columns Room are structures where Gaudí – Parc Guinardó clearly let his imagination Guinardó park clearly run free. resembles a forest and has Access: Buses 24, 25, 31, 32 an intricate topography and 74. oriented towards the four cardinal points. – Parc de la Ciutadella Metro: Line 4 (Guinardó). Citadel park is the largest park in the city and was – Jardins del Palau Reial transformed in 1888 for the de Pedralbes World's Fair. A Romantic The gardens of the garden bordered by two Pedralbes Royal Palace tree–lined paths, the form a geometrically enormous "cascade" designed classical–style fountain and a lake can be park with lovely flower

36 beds and large trees from – Parc Espanya Industrial the original royal estate. The Spanish Industrial Metro: Line 3 (Palau park, located on the west Reial). side of Estació de Sants, – Jardins i roserar de offers us two different Cervantes aspects: a charming one and an industrial one. Cervantes gardens boast Metro: Lines 3 and 5 over 240 varieties of roses. (Sants Estació). Metro: Line 3 (Zona Universitaria).

– Parc Clot Clot park, between the streets of Gran Via and Av. Meridiana, has a natural amphitheater and a large drawbridge. Metro: Lines 1 and 2 (Clot). Espanya Industrial Park – Parc Estació del Nord North Station park is a large green oasis serving as framework for various sculptures, especially works On the hill of Montjuïc, by Beverly Pepper. two parks offer a Metro: Line 1 delightful change of pace: (Arc de Triomf). the Jardins Mossèn Costa i Llobera, with 150 – Parc Joan Miró varieties of cacti of Joan Miró park is a paved American origin and more square bordered by palm than 200 varieties of trees containing a succulent plants; and the spectacular sculpture by Jardins Mossèn Cinto Miró. Verdaguer, where more Metro: Line 1 (Espanya), than 100,000 plants Line 3 (Tarragona, sprout throughout the Espanya). year.

37 Food and Drink

Catalan cuisine defies summarizing with a few typical dishes. Dishes with deep–rooted country origins, as their main ingredient, as from the humble escudella to well as snails and the rich and varied seafood mushrooms. cuisine, from grilled fish to excellent suquet de peix can Desserts are also varied and be sampled in Barcelona. are not limited to the most There are also many different typical ones, such as crema ways to prepare codfish, an catalana (custard with a ample repertoire of fowl and carmel crust) and mel i mató game, including rabbit with (cottage cheese and honey). snails, Catalan–style partridge or boar, and Catalunya is a land of good numerous specialties from the wines, particularly the wines Ampurdan region, such as from Penedès, Costers del duck with pears, chicken Segre, Alella and Perelada. with shrimp or lobster, etc. Penedès is the region Finally, we must not forgot par–excellence of the dishes using duck and goose sparkling wine called cava.

38 Shopping

- Between the Plaça de - Another flea–market can be Catalunya and found outside the Mercat de C. Portaferrissa and along San Antoni on the same days Av. Portal de l'Ángel, an as the Les Encants important shopping area can flea–market and with the be found, including two department stores and many shops selling fashions, accessories and other articles.

- In a good part of the Eixample, we find numerous select fashion shops and jewelry stores. On the Passeig de Gràcia and in other parts of the Eixample, commercial galleries abound.

- The area of Diagonal, in the high part of the city, is another interesting shopping area. Here we find two department stores, along with the most famous same hours. On Sunday designer boutiques in mornings there is an unusual Barcelona. flea–market of old books, collector cards, movie - In Plaça de las Glòries posters and records. Catalanes we find the Mercat de les Encants, a flea market selling all kinds of old (sometimes antique) and new articles. Its opens on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8a.m. to 7 p.m.

39 Nightlife - Bars, cafés, clubs and discotheques abound in the vicinity south of Av. Diagonal between C. Pau Claris and C. Aribau. The music beats are as diverse as the ambience and cater to all different tastes. - The Olympic Village in Poble Above the Av. Diagonal, on C. Nou has a good selection of Santaló and nearby, in the bars with music and vicinity of the Plaça Francesc discotheques. Macià, a more upscale - The Gràcia district has a myriad selection of night spots can be of small night spots with lots of found. The streets of C. Aribau personality and a good number and C. Muntaner are also very of outdoor cafés in the squares. lively at night. Port Vell Port Vell is a new entertainment complex in Barcelona. The Passeig de Juan de Borbón and Rambla de Mar are conducive to a peaceful stroll while enjoying the magnificent view of the port. In the Palau de Mar, there are numerous restaurants offering a wide selection of Catalan cuisine and seafood dishes. Delicious food may be savored within one of the many restaurants or at an outdoor terrace while enjoying the pleasant sea breeze.

Cafés at the Olympic Port In the IMAX theater, the spectator experiences new sensations and becomes a part of the film. At the - In the area of Av. del Aquarium, the largest in Europe, Tibidabao, at the end of the a fascinating underwater world Tramvia blau (blue tram), there can be discovered. The are several musical and dance Maremagnum is a complete spots in a more relaxed assortment of leisure and environment which are very entertainment facilities with all popular in the summer. types of shops and a wide variety of restaurants and bars. The - The Poble Espanyol (Spanish Maritime Museum and Museum of Village) on Montjuïc provides a History of Catalunya are cultural striking background for one of points of interest at this grand the most unique night spots. recreational complex of Port Vell.

40 Festivals and Celebrations

- The Procession of the Three Wise Men on January 5th inaugur- ates the year's festivities. - Carnival is celebrated in February with parades and fireworks set off by the colles de dracs. - March 3rd is the festival of Sant Medir, celebrated in the Gràcia district with a procession, including the tossing of candy to watch- ing children. - April 23rd, festival of Sant Jordi (St. George) is the day of roses and books. Stalls throughout the city offer books and roses for sale. Declared World Book Day by the UNESCO in 1995. - Corpus Cristi festival is celebrated in June with parades of giants and big–headed carnival figures. The fountain of the Cathedral's cloister is the site of the traditional ou com balla (dancing egg). - June 23rd, summer solstice on the eve of Sant Joan (St. John), is a night of bonfires and fireworks in the squares and streets. - The Assumption festival on August 15th is celebrated in the area of the Gràcia Quarter while the neighborhood adorns the streets. - September 24th is the festival of La Mercè, patroness of Barcelona. This is a time of big celebrations with four days of musical performances, parades of giants and big–headed figures, fireworks, cultural and sports events, and open–air dancing in various places in the city.

41 Useful Addresses

POST OFFICE AND TELEPHONES

• Post Office - Main office: Plaça de Antoni Lopez at the end of Via Laietana. Open to the public Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1008 for Europe and 1005 - There are 35 branch offices for the rest of the world. open from 8:30 a.m. to - Information: dial 1003. 2 p.m. The branches at C. Aragó, 282 and Via Laietana, 54 are open EMERGENCY SERVICES until 8:30 p.m. - Telegrams: Main Post • Emergencies. ☎ 112 Office and branch at Ronda Universitat, 23. • Emergency medical Telegrams by phone: assistance and ambulances. ☎ 902 19 71 97. ☎ 061. - Fax: Main Post Office and C. Arragó and Ronda • Police Universitat offices. National Police. ☎ 091. City Police. ☎ 092. • Telephones - Public telephones operate • Citizen Information with coins or telephone ☎ 010. cards available at local tobacconist shops or post • Lost and Found offices. C. Ciutat, 9. Monday to For long distance calls, dial Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 00 first. To make an ☎ 010. international Lost property in Metro and operator–assisted bus. ☎ 93 318 70 74. long–distance call, dial

42 Excursions from Barcelona

NATURAL PARKS AND here take BV–5114 road from RESERVES Sant Celoni to Viladrau via Sant Fe del Montsseny. • Metropolitan Park of Natural park service of Collserola preserves a good Barcelona. Comte example of the d'Urgell, 187, Barcelona. Mediterranean forests of pine ☎ 93 402 24 84. and oak trees. Spectacular Can Martina Information fields of rockrose, heather Office (at park). and broom can also be found ☎ 93 847 51 02. on the sunny slopes. Two of the most interesting sights are the Hermitage of Sant Medir • Natural Park of Sant and the Natural Reserve of Llorenç del Munt i de la Serra Font Groga. d'Obac. Information: Patronato Forty kilometers from Metropolitano del Parc de Barcelona, this park is a Collserola, Carretera de mountainous area with l'Església, 92. Barcelona. spectacular crags and rocks. ☎ 93 280 35 52. There are more than 1,000 varieties of plants, including • Montseny Natural Park. rosemary, rockrose, heather Forty kilometers from and white pine groves. In the Barcelona, this natural park is interior, mountain oak, maple the only one in Catalunya oaks and other types of trees declared a Biosphere Reserve are found, and in the by the UNESCO. Holm oak, springtime we can find cork oak, oak, beech and primrose and violets. Thriving pine groves are found. In the on the highest areas of the woods it is possible to see cliffs, we find interesting boars, genets, dormice, a rupicolous vegetation. Boars, large variety of birds, genets and a large variety of including birds of prey. birds, as well as birds of Access by A–7 highway prey, inhabit the park. Barcelona–La Jonquera, exit Accessed from Barcelona by Sant Celoni– Montseny. From A–18 highway to Terrassa.

43 From there, the Talamanca Benedictine Monastery with its road goes up the 16th century basilica housing Estenalles pass, where the 12th century Romanesque you can visit Montcau, the image of La Moreneta, patroness of Catalonia. Montserrat can be reached by car on the Barcelona– Manresa highway and by train from Monistrol. From here the mountain can be ascended by car, by bus (special permanent service) or by cable car from the railroad station. Information: ☎ 93 877 77 77 Monastery of Montserrat • From Barcelona to the cradle of Catalunya. (110 kilometers). Take N–152 highway to the town of Vic and continue on to Ripoll. The second highest peak in medieval Benedictine the park. monastery was founded by Centre d'Interpretació del coll Guifré I, first sovereign Count d'Estenalles. Terrasssa to of Catalunya. Destroyed by Talamanca road. fire and ravaged afterwards, ☎ 93 831 73 00. only the entrance doorway and the cloister remain from ROUTES AND EXCURSIONS the original building. The Montserrat. (60 kilometers majestic mountainous from Barcelona) An essential surroundings provide an part of the Catalonian appropriate backdrop. identity, it is the spiritual Ripoll Tourist Office. center and guardian of the Plaça Abat Oliva. souls of the Catalonians. Of ☎ 97 270 23 51. special interest is the

44 Tourist Information International Code: 34 Plaça de Catalunya, 17-S. Tourist Information Telephone: Domestic Calls ☎906 30 12 32 TURESPAÑA. Call from Abroad ☎ 93 368 97 30 ☎ 901 300 600. Palau de Congressos. www.tourspain.es Av. Reina María Cristina. Tourist Offices ☎ 93 233 24 39. Generalitat de Catalunya: PARADORES DE ESPAÑA Tourist Information Center of Catalonia. Reservation Centre Palau Robert. Passeig de Gràcia, 105. Requena, 3-28013 Madrid. ☎ 93 238 40 00. ☎ 91 516 66 66 Barcelona Airport: Fax: 91 516 66 57 Terminal A ☎ 93 478 47 04. www.parador.es Terminal B ☎ 93 478 05 65. Parador de Cardona. Barcelona Tourism: ☎ 93 869 12 75 Tourist Information Center of Barcelona. Fax 93 869 16 36

SPANISH TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES ABROAD Canada. Toronto. Tourist Office of Spain. 2 Bloor Street West suite 3402. TORONTO, Ontario M4W 3E2. ☎ 1416/ 961 31 31, fax 1416/ 961 19 92. E-Mail: [email protected] Great Britain. London. Spanish Tourist Office. Manchester Square, 22-23. LONDON W1M 5AP. ☎ 44207/ 486 80 77, fax 44207/ 486 80 34. E-Mail: [email protected] Japan. Tokyo. Tourist Office of Spain. Daini Toranomon Denki Bldg.4F. 3-1-10 Toranomon. Minato-Ku. TOKIO-105. ☎ 813/ 34 32 61 41, fax 813/ 34 32 61 44. E-Mail: [email protected] Russia. Moscow. Spanish Tourist Office. Tverskaya – 16/2 Business Center “Galeria Aktor” 6th floor Moscow 103009. ☎ 7095/ 935 83 99, fax 7095/ 935 83 96. E-Mail: [email protected] Singapore. Singapore. Spanish Tourist Office. 541 Orchard Road. Liat Tower # 09-04. 238881 Singapore. ☎ 657/ 37 30 08, fax 657/ 37 31 73. E-Mail: [email protected] United States of America. Los Angeles. Tourist Office of Spain. 8383 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 960. BEVERLY HILLS, CAL 90211. ☎ 1323/ 658 71 95, fax 1323/ 658 10 61. E-Mail: [email protected] Chicago. Tourist Office Of Spain. Water Tower Place, suite 915 East. 845, North Michigan Avenue. CHICAGO, IL 60.611. ☎ 1312/ 642 19 92, fax 1312/ 642 98 17. E-Mail: [email protected] Miami. Tourist Office of Spain. 1221 Brickell Avenue. MIAMI, Florida 33131. ☎ 1305/ 358 19 92, fax 1305/ 358 82 23. E-Mail: [email protected] New York. Tourist Office of Spain. 666 Fifth Avenue 35 th floor. NEW YORK, N.Y. 10103. ☎ 1212/ 265 88 22, fax 1212/ 265 88 64. E-Mail: [email protected] EMBASSIES IN MADRID Canada: Núñez de Balboa, 35. ☎ 91 431 43 00, fax 91 431 23 67. Great Britain: Fernando El Santo, 16. ☎ 91 319 02 00, fax 91 308 10 33. Japan: Serrano, 109. ☎ 91 590 76 00, fax 91 590 13 21. Rusia: Velázquez, 155. ☎ 91 562 22 64, fax 91 562 97 12 United States of America: Serrano, 75. ☎ 91 587 22 00, fax 91 587 23 03.

45 48 Palau Virreina Itinerary 1 49 Boquería Market 1 Cathedral 50 Liceu Theater 2Cases dels Canonges 51 Palau Güell 3 Casa de l’Ardiaca 52 Plaça Reial 4Plaça de Ramón Berenguer el Gran 53 Principal Theater 5 Palau Reial Major 54 Church of Santa Mònica 6 Chapel of Santa Ágata 55 Centre d’Art Santa Mònica 7Museu d’Història de la Ciutat 56 Palau March 8 Palau de la Generalitat 9 Adjuntament (Town Hall) Itinerary 5 10 Palau Moixó 57 Drassanes 11 Church of Sans Just i Pastor 58 Columbus Monument 12 Palau Centelles 59 La Fusta wharf 13 Plaça de Sant Felip Neri 60 Espanya wharf 14 Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol and Plaça 61 Military Headquarters del Pi 62 Church of La Mercé 63 Main Post Office 64 Llotja de Mar Itinerary 2 65 Customshouse 15 Plaça del Angel 66 Olympic Village 16 Church of Santa Maria del Mar 67 Olympic Port 17 Palau Dalmases 18 Casa de la Torre Trífora 19 Palau dels Marquesos de Llió Itinerary 6 20 Picasso Museum 68 Plaça de Espanya 21 Convent of Sant Pere de les Puelles 69 Magic fountain 22 Palau de la Música Catalana 70 Palau Nacional 71 Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe 72 Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village) Itinerary 3 73 Olympic Stadium 23 Plaça de Catalunya 74 Palau d’Esports Sant Jordi 24 Tívoli Theater 75 INEFC Pavilion 25 Casa Calvet 76 Montjuïc Castle 26 Vilardell pharmacy 77 Miramar esplanade 27 Casa Lleó Morera 78 Mossèn Costa i Llobera Gardens 28 Casa Amatller 79 Amusement Park 29 Casa Batlló 80 Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer Gardens 30 Antoni Tàpies Foundation 81 Joan Miró Foundation 31 Casa Milà (La Pedrera) 82 Albéniz Mansion 32 Casa Serra 83 Grec Theater 33 Casa Comalat 84 Laribal Gardens 34 Palau Baró de Quadras 35 Palau Montaner 36 Casa Thomas Conventional signs 37 Gothic Church of La Concepció 38 La Concepció Market i Tourist Information Office. 39 Municipal Conservatory of Music Post office. 40 Church of Las Salesas Telephones. 41 Palau Macaya 42 Temple of La Sagrada Familia H Hospital. P Parking. Itinerary 4 Police. 43 Rambla de Canaletes Railway station. 44 Church of Santa Anna Bus station. 45 Palau Moja 46 Baroque Church of Betlem 47 Hospital of Santa Creu

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