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became an increasingly The 19th century saw the city host its In political terms, Barcelona was the Republic (1931-1939). Following important city during the medieval first World Fair, which took place at headquarters of the Commonwealth Franco’s coup in 1936, the city was period, when it became a hub for in 1888. of Municipalities from 1914, and of bombed on numerous occasions. political and commercial power. It hosted the Fair for a second time in the restored Generalitat de With the victory of the fascist side, Centuries later, with the Industrial 1929, which led to the urbanisation Catalunya –Government of both the city and the Catalan Revolution, the city became the and remodelling of the Montjuïc area. - during the Second culture were severely repressed 1 Collserola and park 4 Sitges driver of ’s economic growth. throughout the whole dictatorship. Natural park next to Barcelona. Seaside town previously known for This is a good place to visit if you being a cultural hub for modernist After the Transition, the city once enjoy hiking with great views of the intellectuals. Reachable by public again became the headquarters of city and surrounding areas. transport: R2S Barcelona is a world-renowned city the institutions of the government of Reachable by public transport: Colònia Güell FGC trains S1 and S2 5 with hundreds of years of history Catalonia. There was a considerable Modernist industrial colony surge in tourism in Barcelona in the + Funicular railway + Bus designed by architect Antoni behind it. Some legends say that it If you go around the city, you will soon notice that in 2 Montserrat Monastery Gaudí. Reachable by public was founded by the Carthaginians 90s, particularly after the 1992 Barcelona there is a local language called Catalan. Sanctuary located on the transport: FGC trains S3 and S8 and that its name comes from the Olympic Games. Catalan is a romance language spoken by 10 million mountain of Montserrat. Reus – Tarragona Barca family. Over the years, it has people. Its linguistic area ranges over Catalonia, We highly recommend a visit. 6 Nowadays, Barcelona is an open, Two neighbouring cities which are been home to various civilisations, Valencia, the , the eastern strip of Reachable by public transport: multicultural city, full of activities and of great cultural interest thanks to including the Iberians, Romans, Aragon, , Northern Catalonia () and the FGC train R5 events to suit all tastes. Its captiva- their cultural heritage. Reachable Arabs and Christians, which have While this growth was under way, city of (Sardinia, Italy). 3 Girona by public transport: R2S ting history, culture and architecture shaped today’s city. Barcelona became one of the key Medieval city located 1 hour from 7 Vic cities in the Labour Movement, have made it one of the preferred Barcelona. Reachable by public One of Catalonia’s inland cities, destinations for many travellers. transport: AVE high-speed trains, particularly of an anarchist nature. with an old town combining The workers’ uprising during Tragic Bus and Medium-distance trains. medieval style and modernist buildings. Reachable by public Week earned the city the name You will find below a small glossary of basic conversation and typical idiomatic “Rose of Fire”. Alternative transport: R3 expressions that you can use when communicating with locals: guide of Barcelona

Barcelona Metro map Catalan English Hola! Hi! Adéu Goodbye TOURIST INFO Addresses, phone numbers and Com estàs? How are you? basic information for tourists.

Em dic... My name is... Tourist information offices Underground/Metro Vinc de... I’m from... Plaça Catalunya, no. 17 Monday–Thursday: 3 Plaça de Sant Jaume, no. 1 5:00 a.m.–midnight 7 D’on ets? Where are you from? Plaça Portal de la Pau Friday and days before public La Rambla, no. 51-59 holidays: until 2:00 a.m. The lifestyle, weather, food, leisure and cultural On és...? Where is...? Plaça Nova, no. 5 Saturday: all-night service Rambla de les Flors, no. 88 2 activities on offer have made Barcelona an Com es diu ...? How do you say..? Sunday and mid-week public extremely attractive tourist destination. This Tourist Information office holidays: until midnight situation often leads to areas of mass tourism. If Quant costa...? How much is...? of Catalonia FGC trains 5 Robert. Passeig de Gràcia, 107 you don’t want to be just another tourist in the On puc comprar…? Where can I buy…? Monday–Thursday: 1 crowd, this guide will give you advice for moving 932388091 4:50 a.m.–11:50 p.m. 4 around the city like a local, and will save you from Em pots ajudar? Can you help me? Phone numbers Friday: 4:50 a.m.–2:12 a.m. falling into the typical tourist traps. Emergency Services – 112 Saturday and public holidays: 6 M’agrada/No m’agrada I like it/I don’t like it Barcelona City Council – 010 5:45 a.m.–2:12 a.m. Government of Catalonia – 012 Menjar/beure Food/drink Typical opening hours Renfe trains Most shops open from 10:00 a.m. Guai! Great! Monday–Friday: until 8:00 p.m. 5:30 a.m.–11:50 p.m. Em poses una cervesa? Could you serve me a beer? Saturday and Sunday: Quina calda/rasca! It’s so hot/cold! 6:00 a.m.–11:50 p.m. Gràcies Thanks Perdó Sorry Avoid the city’s main streets and lose Barcelona’s good weather is a items, you will be immediately plan on staying for some days make yourself in the side streets. Many of permanent invitation to have a drink recognised as a guiri – a stereotypical sure you buy the T-10 card, which will Déu n’hi do Wow! these are much more charming than on a terrace. If you want a change tourist. It is also a good idea to avoid make your metro journeys cheaper. Estic/Estem perdut/s I am/We are lost the main streets, plus you can walk from the typical beer or sangria, try a the typical I Barcelona t-shirts. more freely. local drink instead, such as ratafia If you want to take photos, make sure Estàs de broma? Are you kidding? Find a course in one of the 147 centres across Catalonia: cpnl.cat (traditional Catalan liqueur) or Bicycles are an excellent way to not to stop in the middle of the street Quina sort That was lucky! Practice your speaking skills: vxl.cat vermut (Catalan-style vermouth). If travel around the city, but if you are when other people are trying to get it’s a special occasion, order some not into pedaling Barcelona has an past, and be careful not to hit anyone No importa It doesn’t matter Join an online course: parla.cat extensive metro network that will with your selfie stick! Learn more at: cava (sparkling white wine). If you Fer el got Go for a drink llengua.gencat.cat/learn want to say “cheers” like a local, the allow you to go everywhere. If you words to use are txin txin (“chin Parles anglès? Do you speak English? chin”) or salut. Hòstia! Jeez! If you are charged more than €3 for a Això és una merda! This sucks! standard beer on a terrace, you are Quin desastre! What a mess! probably in a bar where only tourists go. This is also the case if patates S’ha acabat el bròquil The game is up Don’t let them take you for a ride! braves cost more than €6. The city has some great food at great prices. If you eat on the main Fashion tip: no one in Barcelona The people of Barcelona appreciate morning), gràcies (thank you) and streets, such as Les Rambles, you are wears socks with sandals, or when visitors make an effort to adéu (goodbye). By using these likely to find yourself eating low-qua- sombreros. If you wear any of these speak to them in Catalan. If you are words, you are likely to bring a smile lity food at sky-high prices. See the staying in the city for a few days, it to the faces of the people of “Eat like a local” section for recom- would be a good idea to learn a few Barcelona* (Reference to “Speak like mendations. words, such as: bon dia (good a local” section). MUST-SEE SIGHTS 4 de la Barceloneta WHERE TO EAT 2 BARCELONETA 1 Museum of Catalan History Stroll and enjoy the old town 1 La Fresca AND BORN SUD Discover the history and see of Barcelona’s fishing district. Set lunch menu €11.95 and à la examples of Catalonia’s cultural 5 Born Cultural and Memorial carte options. These are probably the most heritage. €4.50 Centre 3 Mon–Sun 11:00 a.m.–midnight 7 5 well-known areas of Barcelona. Tues–Sat: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., This is the old Born market, which has been transformed 2 Bastaix 2 Even so, you can still find spots Sun: 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Traditional tapas dinners. 6 4 where you can enjoy the into a historical memorial centre. 2 MUHBA Free. Some exhibitions have an Mon–Thurs: 5:30 p.m.–1:30 a.m. 2 neighbourhood without feeling Located in different additional cost. Fri–Sun: 11:00 a.m.–1:30 a.m. too overwhelmed. Barceloneta is neighbourhoods, the Barcelona Winter opening hours: 3 El Petra SA Barcelona’s old fishing district, City History Museum lets you Set menu €12.50 and à la carte reconstruct the city’s history from Tues–Sat: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., and is near the beach of the Sun: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. options including traditional Gràcia the Roman Barcino to the bunkers dishes. G same name. The area has build during the Civil War. Free. See the website for summer Everybody knows the Sagrada museums, bars and areas for opening hours. Mon–Sun: 11:00 a.m.–midnight Familia and the Rambla, but there Opening hours vary according to strolling. Born, on the other the location. 6 Santa Maria del Mar 4 El 300 del Born is plenty of life in Barcelona hand, is a neighbourhood which Tapas and dishes inside Born 3 Cooperativa de la Fraternitat One of the best examples of beyond these places! Here you S still has the essence of Gothic architecture Cultural and Memorial Centre. will find some interesting sights Former modernist Working E Barcelona, which contrasts with Cooperative, which has been located in the heart of Born. Tues–Sun: 10:00 a.m.–midnight 1 that in spite of their great appeal E the renovation and innovation transformed into a local library. Mon–Sat: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 5 Merendero de la Mari are not overcrowded by tourists. which have taken place in the Free. 5:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. High-quality seafood cuisine. We also recommend some bars Sun: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., area in recent years. Winter opening hours: Mon–Sun: 12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m., 5 and restaurants frequented by Dreta de Mon, Wed and Fri: 3:30 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. locals where you will get a taste 8:30 p.m., Tues and Thurs: 10:00 7 Walk along Sant Pere, of Catalan food for a reasonable l’Eixample and a.m.–8:30 p.m. Opening hours Santa Caterina and price. are different in the summer. Go for a stroll and get lost in the 1 4 Barceloneta Sagrada Família maze that is medieval Barcelona. HOW TO GET THERE and Born Sud B METRO: L4 3 Maps: Turisme de Barcelona

SANTS MUST-SEE SIGHTS 6 Can Batlló 2 Vermut i a la Gàbia DRETA DE MUST-SEE SIGHTS 5 Palau Macaya 2 Típic i català 1 Plaça d’Osca Industrial park which used to be Set menu, tapas and drinks at 1 Modernist palace constructed by Dishes, tapas and tastings. Previously known as Santa Maria one of the most important zones Plaça d’Osca. Puig i Cadafalch. Free. Advanced You can also buy local produce 6 Previously known as Plaça Vella, L’EIXAMPLE Modernist mansion designed by 1 de Sants, this neighbourhood this is a magnificent square of the city. Nowadays Can Batlló Mon–Thurs: 1:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m., architect Puig i Cadafalch. booking is required. from the shop. is a self-managed community only became part of the city of surrounded by 19th-century Fri: 1:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m., AND SAGRADA €12.50 and €20 6 Palau del Baró de Quadras Mon: 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., Barcelona in 1897. Sants was one buildings. center where locals and social Sat: noon–2:00 a.m. and Sun: Mon–Sun: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Modernist building by Puig i Tues–Sat: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., organizations come together. FAMÍLIA of Barcelona’s main working noon–1:00 a.m. Cadafalch. It is currently the 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., 2 Parc de l’Espanya Industrial 2 Passatge Permanyer and Sun: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. districts and was home to and Vapor Vell 7 Market 3 La Bodegueta de Cal Pep These are two of the and Passatge Méndez de Vigo headquarters of the and Carrer de Sants Institute. various textile factories, some of This park was created after years Fish tapas and dishes. neighbourhoods which make up Small side streets away from the €10 3 Sopa de Pedres Long shopping street which is still 5 Market cuisine with a creative 5 which are still standing today. of local demand and has kept Wed–Fri: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., the district of Eixample in hustle and bustle of Eixample, but 7 Palauet Casades several elements of Barcelona’s home to some of the neighbour- Sat and Sun: noon–3:00 p.m. spin. Set menu €12.90 and à la 7 Life in Sants revolves around the Barcelona. Eixample was still within the heart of the Classicist mansion designed by industrial past. hood’s historic shops. 5 neighbourhood. Antoni Serra i Pujals. Visits on carte options. old city exit routes, which are 4 La Parra designed in the mid-19th 8 Carrer d’Olzinelles Mondays and Saturdays only. Mon–Fri: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., 4 4 2 now shopping streets, and the 3 Sants Market Tavern serving traditional cuisine century by engineer Ildefons 3 The Gardens of the Torre de This modernist market has and surrounding streets dinners. Weekend set menu. 3 3 les Aigües Sat: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. small squares. One such square is Quiet side streets where you will Cerdà and is home to the most 8 Modernist Route preserved the essence of the Tues–Fri: 8:00 p.m.–midnight, recognisable works of Catalan Old water tower in the Eixample Modernism is much more than 4 Restaurant Arc Iris Plaça d’Osca, in the heart of neighbourhood. find signs of Barcelona’s neighbourhood. Nowadays it has Mediterranean vegetarian industrial past. Sat and Sun: 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m., 1 modernism. The backbone of this Sagrada Família and La Pedrera Sants old town, which is a Mon: 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m.–midnight been converted into an indoor Explore the streets of Eixample cuisine. 3 1 area is the bustling Passeig de meeting place for locals. Tues–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. WHERE TO EAT 4 garden and, in the summer, a and take in the modernist Mon–Sat: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 5 5 Bodega Sant Medir Gràcia, but the neighbourhood swimming pool for the locals. and Sat: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Winery in Sants run by the third 2 architecture which has made 5 La Rita 5:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. 1 Terra d’Escudella 2 also has small, charming side Barcelona famous. in the centre of generation of the family. 4 Queviures Múrria Restaurant serving streets such as Passatge Modernist grocery store. Mediterranean cuisine with 2 4 Passeig d’Antoni Capmany Sants. Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. WHERE TO EAT 1 Finished in late 2014, this lively Sat: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Permanyer and Passatge Mendez The posters on the walls are international options. Mon–Fri: 9:00 a.m.–midnight 4 Vivant space gives you a good view of life Sat: noon–midnight de Vigo. Incidentally, the street copies of the originals by painter 1 Mon–Thurs and Sun: 1:00 in Sants neighbourhood. 8 names coincided with the Ramon Casas. Mediterranean cuisine with a p.m.–3:45 p.m., 8:00 p.m. –11:00 7 modern twist. 3 5 Heart of the old Sants and HOW TO GET THERE Romance period (Renaissance) in Tues–Fri: 10:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m., p.m. Fri and Sat: 1:00 p.m. –3:45 2 Hostafrancs neighbourhood METRO L1, L5 Catalonia, and many of the Sat: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Mon–Fri: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 a.m., p.m., 8:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Sat: noon–3:00 a.m. Discover the streets of Sants old RENFE TRAINS: R1, R3 AND R4 6 streets therefore have names 5:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. town. which are related to Catalan HOW TO GET THERE history. METRO: L2, L3

MUST-SEE SIGHTS 6 Centre Artesà Tradicionarius 5 Vermuteria del Tano MUST-SEE SIGHTS 5 Parish of Sant Andreu de 4 El Celler dels Avis Palomar and Plaça d’Orfila GRÀCIA 1 Multidisciplinary cultural centre Emblematic winery in Gràcia. SANT ANDREU 1 Casa Vidal Rustic, welcoming space where The Vila de Gràcia Visit the first house by the great specialized in Catalan folk music. Tapas and dishes with the best Formerly known as Casa d’En Centre of the Sant Andreu you can sample the best Catalan DE PALOMAR neighbourhood. neighbourhood was the heart of Antoni Gaudí. €16 vermouth. Guardiola, this house is one of the cuisine. WHERE TO EAT Tues–Fri: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., 1 Plaça del Mercadal Mon, Thurs, Sat and Sun: 4 the old independent town of 2 Bunkers at Plaça del Diamant Probably the least well-known neighbourhood’s best examples 6 1 La Terreta Sat and Sun: noon–4:00 p.m. neighbourhood in this guide, of modernism. Bar Versalles is Covered square which is home to 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Gràcia. As Barcelona grew, it Bunkers which allow you to Valencian tapas, dishes and discover the network of tunnels located below. the Sant Andreu Market. Take Fri: 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m., became part of the city in the drinks. Sant Andreu is located in the some time to visit the surrounding lying beneath the neighbourhood 4 2 Fabra i Coats Creation Factory 8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. late 19th century. Nowadays, it is Mon–Wed, Sun: 5:30 p.m.–1:00 outskirts of the city. Life side streets. of Gràcia. €3 revolves around Gran de Sant What used to be an industrial 5 Taverna Can Roca one of the most active and a.m., Thurs: 5:30 p.m.–2:00 a.m., HOW TO GET THERE Mediterranean Cuisine and Tapas. Sun: 11:00 a.m. Andreu, the main street that complex has been transformed WHERE TO EAT well-known – as well as Fri–Sat: 5:30 p.m.–3:00 a.m. METRO: L3 into a contemporary arts and Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., 3 overcrowded – areas in 3 Gypsy Gràcia-Plaça del Raspall FGC TRAINS: S1, S2, S7, L6 crosses the neighbourhood. This 1 Bar Rabasseda Meeting point for the neighbour- 2 Can Resolís facilities centre for locals. Sat: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Barcelona. The neighbourhood Tapas bar. AND L7 neighbourhood still has signs of Cuisine directly from the market Sun: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. hood’s Roma community. 2 Mon–Fri: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. stands out for its squares and Set menu with vegetarian options Barcelona’s industrial past, with and Sat: 10:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. to the table. Nowadays it is one of the few and sandwiches. Tues–Sat: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. streets, which make you feel like quiet squares located in the heart 6 one of the highlights being the 3 Gran de Sant Andreu Sun: 1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 6 you are far away from the city. of Gràcia. 3 Cal Boter 1 Fabra i Coats complex, which Discover the neighbourhood of HOW TO GET THERE 1 Vila de Gràcia brings together Catalan market cuisine nowadays is a hub for the city’s 2 Bar Versalles METRO: L1 2 4 Carrer de Verdi Sant Andreu by strolling down its all of Barcelona’s attractions in a traditional restaurant. cultural and social fabric. In main street. Modernist restaurant below RENFE TRAINS: R3 AND R4 1 Cinemas and Culture up to Plaça Casa Vidal. 5 into one single area: modernism, Weekday set menu €11.20 addition to this, you will also de la Revolució. This street is and weekend set menu €14.80. 5 4 4 Casa Bloc Mon–Sat: 7:00 a.m.–midnight, relics from the Civil War, culture where you will find the famous find examples of modernism and Symbol of Rationalist architecture 5 Tues–Sat: 9:00 a.m.–midnight, 5 Sun: 8:00 a.m.–midnight. and leisure. Verdi cinemas, Taifa bookshop the city’s medieval past. and one of the first, most and theatres such as the Lliure. Mon and Sun: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. innovative, social projects 3 Bar Colòmbia 4 Restaurant La Llesca developed by the Generalitat Enjoy good tapas in the most 5 Squares and streets of Gràcia veteran bar of Sant Andreu. La Virreina, del Sol, de la Vila… Over 30 years of traditional during the Second Republic. Stroll along the side streets and Catalan cuisine. Visit the apartment-museum via Mon-Sun: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. enjoy the squares the neighbour- Mon–Sat: noon–5:00 p.m., the website. 2 8:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. hood of Gràcia has to offer. 3 2 3 3 4