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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 history 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 visitor unfamiliar with its history might be surprised by the   fact that such a modern and enterprising city 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 B  y Air 

B  y train

–The Barcelona airport is located in the township of El Prat de Llobregat, 12 kilometers southwest of the city. A train connects the airport with the railway station, Estació de Sants, every 30 minutes starting at 5:43 a.m. to 10:13 p.m. The ride takes approximately 30 minutes. Bus service is also available from the Plaça de Catalunya, departing every 15 minutes all year around.

- Talgo  Talgo trains trains depart for Paris, Geneva, Zurich and Milan from the railway station Estació de França, located at the port. - Other stations with long-distance train service are the Estació de Passeig de Gràcia and the Estació de Sants (main railway station). Train Information (RENFE-Spanish National Railroad) ☎ 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 

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International Airport

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Buses - The old bus station Estació del Nord is the main terminal for regular routes; some routes depart from the railway station Estació de Sants and other points. Bus service also covers the regions of Girona, Tarragona and Lleida.

- A–7 highway  connects the Autopista Autopi sta del Mediter Mediterráneo  ráneo  (Mediterranean highway) with France and provides access to the tourist centers of the Costa Brava and Girona province. - A–2 highway  connects Barcelona to Zaragoza (Aragón), Madrid and Bilbao in the Basque country. All the autopistas leaving Barcelona are toll roads. - Maximum speed limits: 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.

Estació del Nord. Ali Bei, 80. ☎ 93 265 65 08.  Juliàà Via.  Juli Via. Estaci Estación ón de Sants. ☎ 93 490 40 00.

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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 generally 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 - The city has five different subway lines: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). - The reduced rate T–1 ticket is good for 10 rides on the Metro, buses, and FGC urban trains. The T–2 ticket is

also a reduced rate ticket good for 10 rides on the Metro and the FGC urban trains. The T-1 can be purchased in Savings Banks (Caixas), and the T-2 is available at both Savings

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Sundays from 6 a.m. to 12 mi midn dnig ightht.. 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 & Muguruza in 1929

Bus Information: ☎ 010. •

Taxis

Taxi-radio-móvil: ☎ 93 358 11 11. Servi-taxi: ☎ 93 330 03 00. Radio-taxi: ☎ 93 225 00 00.

Banks and metro stations. - The Metro runs from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. from Monday to Thursday; 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and the day before a holiday;

FGC (Catalonian Railways) •

FGC Information: ☎ 93 205 15 15.

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Itineraries in the city

Montjuïc

The Barri Gòtic or Gothic Quarter, the oldest part of the city, is located in the southeastern part of the city. The nerve center of Barcelona is considered the Plaça de Catalunya. La Rambla runs from the Plaça de Catalunya to the Columbus Lookout in the port. From the port, the street called Avinguda del Paral-lel will take you to the Plaça de Espanya, where the Fira de Barcelona complex is located. From the Avinguda Reina Maria Cristina, the Palau Nacional can be viewed,

nestled on the hill called Montjuïc, where numerous sports installations were erected and remodeled for the 1992 Olympic Games. The Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, running from west to east; the Passeig de Gràcia, from south to north; and the Avinguda Diagonal, transversely, are the main arteries of the Eixample area, designed in the last third of the 19th century. Residential neighborhoods, neighborho ods, including Sarrià, Bonanova and Pedralbes, are situated northeast of the city. 9

there is another portion of the wall as well as the beginning of the aqueduct which transported water from the Collserola hills. Taking Avinguda de la Catedral, we arrive at the Pla de la Seu with its steps leading up to the Cathedral (1), a Gothic structure dating from the 14th and 15th centuries with a 19th century neogothic façade. The cloister, the ogival ribbed vaults, the pulpit and choir stalls are the most remarkable artistic features. The Cathedral

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complex also comprises three medieval palaces: Cases dels Canonges (2), Casa del Degà, with a restored Renaissance façade, and Casa de l'Ardiaca (3) (Archdeacon's house), the most interesting one of the three with its flamboyant Gothic architecture. Returning to the Av. de la Catedral, we take C. Tapineria along an impressive section of the Roman wall to get to Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el Gran (4), one of the most spectacular places in Old Barcelona, with its Roman walls and broken section of the old Palau Reiaiall Ma Re Majojorr (5) wall with a 40 meter bell tower. In the square there is an equestrian statue of Ramon Berenguer III. Beyond the square, the street of C. Sots–tinent Navarro takes us via C. Llibreteria to the Plaça del Rei. Designed as a complete unit, it is the most noble square in Old Barcelona.. Facing the square Barcelona are the Pa Palalauu Reial Reial Ma Majojorr (Royal Palace), Chapel of Santa Ágata (6), and the

Museu d'Història de la Ciutat  (7) (City's History Museum). The Palau Reial Major (11th–14th centuries) was originally a Romanesque building with Gothic additions. Our attention is drawn to the great hall called the Saló del Tinell, supported by six stone semi–circularr arches. semi–circula We then proceed to C. Paradís, where we find an old millstone embedded in the pavement which points to the summit of the small hill called Mons Taber, just in front of the building housing the Catalonian Excursionist Center. In the patio there are four Corinthian columns belonging to the old Roman temple of Emperor Augustus. The street soon leads to the Plaça de Sant Jaume, administrative center of the city and site of the Palau de la Generalitat (8), a 15th century Gothic structure with a Renaissance façade. The imposing interior staircase, the orange tree courtyard and the chapel of Sant Jordi (St. George) are exceptional features. The 14th century  Adjuntament (9) (Town Hall), 11

Avinjó which leads to C. Banys Nous and C. Palla, limit of the old Jewish Quarter, or Call. In this sector there are several very old houses, the lovely, peaceful square Plaça Sant Felip Neri (13), and the Church of Sant Sever with its priceless Baroque altarpiece.

with its celebrated Saló de Cent (Room of the Hundred), features a Gothic façade, facing the street of C. Ciutat, and the main neoclassic one, facing Plaça de Sant Jaume. Taking C. Ciutat and C. Hèrcules, we arrive at the Plaça de Sant Just , one of the places which best preserves the character of Old Barcelona, with its Gothic fountain and the 13th century Palau Moixó (10). On C. Bisbe Caçador, we encounter the largest private palace that existed in medieval Barcelona and the Gothic Church of Sans  Just i Pastor (11), with a single nave and interesting polychrome reliefs on the keystones of the vaults. Taking the streets of C. Sant Just, C. Bellafilla and C. Templaris, we arrive at C. Gegants, where we find the 16th century Palau Centelles (12), a predominately Gothic structure with flamboyant Gothic openings in the façade and an important Gothic staircase covered by a portico in the courtyard.

From C. Banys Nous we proceed on C. Ave Maria to the Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol (14) and to the nearby beautiful and harmonious square of Plaça del Pi. In the Plaça del Pi we find the solemn church of the same name with a rose window noted for being the largest in the world. In the two squares there are weekly art and antique markets, and on the nearby C. Petritxol, various antique shops. A walk down this old–fashioned street with its famous "granjas" (establishments which serve coffee or hot chocolate with bakery delights), as well as the parallel street of C. Pi, is almost as fascinating as visiting the nearby monuments.

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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 Maria del Mar, populated by sailors. Both districts were joined together during the 14th century by the street of C. Montcada and became

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which are still standing today. 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 monumental façade of the church is to the left and to the right, two groups of very picturesque houses with an interesting Gothic fountain. The 14th century Gothic Church of Santa Maria del Mar (16) is a grand, perfectly proportioned architectural space with a soaring nave and two aisles some very fine stained–glass windows.

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the courtyard is the staircase with its richly carved columns, balustrade and fine arches. At number 23, we see the Casa de la torre Trífora (18), a good example of the original features of 14th century façades. At number 12, we encounter the Palau dels Marquesos de Llió (19), a typical 14th century palace with a lovely open staircase leading from the courtyard to the 16th century Baroque door where the Museu Tèxtil i d’Indumentàre (Textile and Garments Museum) is located; number 14, the Palau Nadal houses the Museu Barbier-Müller of preColumbian Art and at number

From the Passeig del Born, scene of medieval tournaments and popular festivals, we take a left at the narrow C. Montcada, the site of numerous palaces. At number 20, we find the 17th century Palau Dalmases (17) with its simple façade which adapts the Catalonian Gothic lines to the Baroque forms, but its main feature in 14

15, we find the Palau  Aguilar, which houses the Museu Picasso (20) (Picasso Museum), an exquisite 15th century mansion noted for its courtyard and the open staircase bordering the walls with richly carved windows.

restored façade of 1911 is the 15th century Gothic doorway; the interior was designed in the form of a Greek cross with barrel vaults around a 12th century dome and has some excellent Corinthian capitals from the 10th century.

The street of C. Montcada leads to the small square of Marcús, where C. Carders branches off to the right. At number 12, we encounter an interesting old noble mansion dating from the 17th century. The street ends at the Plaça de Sant Agustí el Vell, flanked on one side by late Gothic houses. From here take C. Basses de Sant Pere, one of the best examples of mid–19th century urban planning in Barcelona, to arrive at the Plaça Sant Pere, site of the convent of Sant  Pere de les Puel·les (21). This convent dates from the year 945 but was reconstructed in the 13th century. The only point of interest in the poorly

From the Plaça de Sant Pere, we proceed on the street of C. Sant Pere Més Alt and see some interesting simple Baroque structures. At the corner of C. Amadeu Vives, we encounter the Palau de la Música Catalana (22), a modernist concert hall constructed in 1908 by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. The interior is lavishly adorned with polychrome elements, rich floral themes and figures with mosaic bodies and busts in relief. The vestibule of the Palau boasts a magnificent mural by Massot. Metro: Line 4 (Jaume I).

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there are two unique buildings. On the left of the Passeig de Gràcia, we see the former Palau Marcet , now a cinema, and on the right, Joyería Roca (jewelry store) designed by  Josep Lluís Sert. After taking a right at the Gran Via and proceeding to the intersection of C. Pau Claris, there is the interesting modernist Vilardell pharmacy (26). After turning left on C. Pau Claris, continue walking until until you reach Ptge. Permanyer, with its low houses and English–style gardens. Returning to Passeig de Gràcia, on the left–hand side

between C. Consell de Cent and C. Arragó, we encounter the famous Mançana de la Discòrdia, (apple of discord; "mançana" meaning both apple and city block), so named because of the contrasting architecture of three of its buildings, all from the first decade of the 20th century. The Casa Lleó Morera (27), is the work of Lluìs Domènech i Montaner, with its modernist  floral façade; the Casa  Amatller (28), a few steps up, a neogothic building built by  Josep Puig i Cadafalch and decorated with polychrome ceramic on the façade; and finally the Casa Batlló (29), the 17

work of Antoni Gaudí, with its sparkling mosaic façade using dragon–like forms and punctuated with round ceramic plaques. A few yards further down the street of C. Aragó is the iron and brick building by Domènech i Montaner housing the Antoni Tàpies Foundation (30). The roof of the building is crowned with a sculpture by the artist. Standing at the intersection of Passeig de Gràcia and C. Provença, we encounter the world–renowned Casa Milà (31) by Antoni Gaudí, declared a World World Heri Heritage tage Site by the UNESCO. Known also as La Pedrera (The Stone Quarry), it is an authen authentic tic abst abstract ract sculpture where the curve prevails. It is presently the site of the Caixa de Catalunya Foundation. The two courtyards can be visited, in addittion to the roof with its fantastic array of chimneys and ventilators.

Comalat (33), the modernist  building by Valeri who designed some interesting wooden galleries, and opposite it, the small Palau Baró de Quadras (34) by Puig i Cadafalch, the current site of the Music Museum. After turning right at C. Roger de Llúrica and crossing C. Mallorca, we come to Palau Montaner (35), the work of Domènech i Montaner, decorated with polychrome ceramic. On C. Mallorca, between C. Roger de Llúria and C. Bruc, we find Casa Thomas (36), an unusual neogothic structure designed by the same architect. At the intersection of C. Roger de Llúria and C. Aragó, we can view the 12th century Gothic Church of La Concepció (37), transferred between 1871 and 1888 to its present site. Next to it is La Concepció market (38), an interesting structure of iron and glass.

At the corner of Av. Diagonal and Rambla de Catalunya, we find the interesting Casa Serra (32) by Puig i Cadafalch. A right turn at Av. Diagonal will take us to Casa

From C. Aragó, take C. Bruc until arriving at the intersection with C. València, where the noucentist Conservatori Municipal de Música (39), (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. Mallorca will lead to the Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia (42) (Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family) initiated by Antoni Gaudí. The unfinished church is a symbolic structure with three main façades representing the Nativity on the east, the Passion and Death on the west, and the Glory planned on the south. The scheme of four towers on each façade represents the twelve Apostles. The dome crowning the apse is the symbol of the Virgin. The naves are supported by a complicated structural system of inclined columns and

parabolic arches. The wall of the apse is adorned with unusual and original plant and animal motifs. The Nativity façade is also decorated with organic forms, and its four 107 meter spires with polychrome mosaics crown the three doors of the façade. The west façade is in an advanced stage of construction, undertaken by a group of architects who is following Gaudi's original design. Metro: Lines 1 (Catalunya), 2 (Passeig de Gràcia), 3 (Catalunya, Passeig de  Gràcia and Diagonal), 4 (Passeig de Gràcia) and 5 (Diagonal). 19

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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 Boquería Market structure of naves with 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 Bonaventura School and preserves the convent structure with its cloister.

the first theater in the city built here in the 16th century. In the square, there is a monument to Frederic Soler, the founder of modern Catalonian theater. On the left–hand side of the street, we find the Teatre Principal (53) (Principal Theater), a Baroque building recovered as a theater.

Shortly, on the right we come to the street of Nou de la Rambla, where we find the Palau Güell (51) (Güell Palace) a building designed by Antoni Gaudí with a façade of stone and wrought iron, and parabolic arches in the entrance hall, declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. To our right we see the Plaça Reial (52), an arcaded square built in the mid–19th century flanked by identical buildings. The elaborate six torch lampposts are the work of young Antoni Gaudí. Some of the shops on the square seem to have been frozen in time; the most unique of them is the L'Herbolari del Rei, an herbalist's shop adorned with neogothic–style windows with all the ambiance of the Romantic age. On Sundays a stamp and coin market is held in the square.

The lower section is known as the Rambla de Santa Mònica, a wide avenue with no trees. To the right is the large 17th century Church of Santa Mònica (54), its remarkable Baroque cloister shrouded by an insignificant exterior, now the Centre d’Art Santa Mònica (55), an art and cultural center pertaining to the Generalitat. To the left is the Palau March (56), a handsome 18th century building, seat of the Department of Culture of the Generalitat and exhibition center. On weekends a handicraft market is held in this area. Metro: Line 1 (Catalunya) and  Line 3 (Catalunya, Drassanes Liceu).

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Ages. Initiated in 1378, it is one of the best examples of Catalonian civil Gothic architecture. Now occupied by the Maritime Museum, it houses intricate reproductions of historical ships and an important collection of ancient drawings and maps. In the center of the square stands the Columbus Lookout  (58), a 50 meter iron column supporting the statue of the discoverer of America. An elevator takes you to the observation deck near the top

5. The Waterfront This itinerary begins at the Plaça del Portal de la Pau, a square opening towards the sea where we find the Columbus Lookout, the Drassanes, the Customshouse and the main office of the Port of Barcelona. The most interesting building in the square is the Drassanes (57), the largest and most complete shipyard in the world that has survived from the Middle

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headquarters), with a lovely 17th century courtyard and behind it, the Church of La Mercé (62), the only example in Barcelona of a curved Baroque façade. The Passeig de Colom ends at the Plaça de Antonio López, where we find the Main Post Office (63) with a vestibule adorned with frescos by the most characteristic Catalonian mural painters of the first half of the 20th century. Beyond the square, the Passeig de Isabel II begins and to our left, we find the Llotja de Mar (64), a 14th and 15th century Gothic structure remodeled in the 18th century. The old orange tree courtyard, with its neoclasssicall marble neoclasssica sculptures, and the large Gothic hall are the most interesting features. The building is the current site of the Barcelona Stock Exchange Library and the Academy of Fine Arts. The main façade of the Llotja faces the Pla del Palau, where we find the Porxos d'en Xifré ("Xifre's porches"), the Casa Carbonell–Collaso, neoclassicall work and former neoclassica Customshouse (6 (65) 5).. Th Thee main main

Glancing towards the sea, we discover the old port. The popular tourist boats called "Golondrinas" depart from the Drassanes wharf and ferry sightseers around the harbor. To the left and parallel to the Passeig de Colom is the Moll de la Fusta (59) (La Fusta wharf), one of the first areas reclaimed from the old port and transformed into a long promenade with a row of modern restaurants, cafés and bars. A recent wooden drawbridge, called Rambla del Mar, connects it with the Moll d'Espanya (60) (Espanya wharf), where we find the following facilities: Maremagnum (a large commercial and recreational complex), IMAX (Imax, Ominmax and 3D cinema), and L’Aquàrium (the largest aquarium in Europe). On the left–hand side of the Passeig Colom, there are two buildings which capture our interest: the Capitanía General (61) (Military 24

hall contains the most important neoclassical murals in Barcelona.

approximately 2,000 dwellings designed by prestigious architects from all over the world. Soaring above the apartment blocks are twin 142 meter towers; one houses offices and the other a hotel. The Village has a modern Olympic Port  (67), a lively center with restaurants, cafés and bars where the Barcelonans enjoy themselves during the spring and summer. The Promenade and large green parks that hug the three recently rejuvenated beaches complete the urban planning project. Efforts to recuperate the waterfront are still continuing with the transformation of the old industrial district of Poble Nou into a residential area.

From here we take Passeig de  Juan de Borbón which borders the port and the area called Barceloneta. The waterfront of this popular district forms a wide esplanade which is to undergo urban planning measures similar to those at Moll de la Fusta. The seafront area has the oldest beaches in Barcelona which are usually very crowded. A wide promenade connects it to the Olympic Village. Of all the remodeling along the waterfront, the Olympic  Village (66) is the grandest. Built for the 1992 Olympic Games, its design simulates the grid–like pattern of the Eixample. It comprises

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and parks, an authentic green lung for the city and final resting place for the dead, Montjuïc is indeed a magnificent spot.

6. Montjuïc Overlooking the harbor is the hill of Montjuïc, a symbol of pride ever since the Romantics discovered its beauty in the 1800's and a slow project of urban development was launched, beginning with the 1929 World's Fair and culminating with the 1992 Olympic Games. Fairgrounds, first–rate museums, excellent sports facilities, beautiful gardens

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fountain and steps leading up to the Palau Nacional. The Magic Fountain (69), designed by Buïgas, is a spectacle of light, water, color and music displayed from the end of June to the end of September on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Galicia or even Catalonia. Several craft workshops and the Museu d'Arts, Indústries i Tradicions Populars (Museum of Arts, Crafts and Popular Traditions) may also be seen. In the last few years, the complex has also become a very popular night spot.

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 Estadi, letting us glimpse the Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (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 74)) (StSt.. d'Esports Sant Jordi (74 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 one after the other the Miramar esplanade (77) with 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  Jardins Laribal (84), the first In the interior, we find the gardens built on Montjuïc  Amusement Park (79). If we 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 here we exit the park of  Joan Miró Foundation (81); 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). Montjuïc Funicular and  Teleféric (cable car).

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Museums, Art Centers and Monuments MUSEU PICASSO (Picasso Museum) This museum contains the most important collection of  paintings, drawings and sketches from the early years of Pablo Picasso, especially those between 1895 and 1904. His works from 1917, the year he collaborated with the Russian Ballets of Diaghilev, and the series Las Meninas, inspired by Velázquez's painting, are exceptional.

MUSEU D'ART CONTEMPORANI (Museum of Contemporary Art) This modern building was completed in 1995 and houses works by artists from the last 40 years. Plaça Angels, 1. Metro Line 1 (Universitat and Catalunya) 2  (Universitat) and Line 3  (Catalunya). Open: Tuesday to  Friday from 12 to 8 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and holidays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ☎ 93 412 08 10.

C. Montcada, 15-19. Open: Tuesday to Saturday and holidays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and  Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Restaurant inside. Metro: Line 4 (Jaume I). ☎ 93 319 63 10.

MUSEU FREDERIC MARÈS (Frederic Marès Museum) This museum was founded and donated to the city by the sculptor and collector Frederic Marès (1893-1991). On display in this unique museum are sculptures from all over Spain from preRoman times to the 19th century. There is also a section devoted to charming objects of the past, including fans and holy water fonts/soups, called the Sentimental Museum.

MUSEU D'ART MODERN (Museum of Modern Art) This museum contains compositions from the Romantic period, 19th century realist paintings, especially by Fortuny, and offers an overall view of  the modernist period. Parc de la Ciutadella. Open: Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday and  holidays from 10 a.m. to  2:30 p.m. Closed Monday. Metro: Line 1 (Arc de Triomf) and Line 4 (Barceloneta). ☎ 93 319 57 28.

Plaça Sant lu, 5–6. Open: Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays and  holidays from 10:00 a.m. to  2 p.m. Metro: Line 4 (Jaume I). ☎ 93 310 58 00. 29

MUSEU D'HISTÒRIA DE LA CIUTAT (City’s History Museum) Art and artifacts concerned with the heritage of  Barcelona. Excavated remains of ancient structures, documents, engravings, etc.

MUSEU DE ZOOLOGIA (Zoological Museum) On display is a collection of  stuffed specimens. Interesting exhibits are also organized. Passeig Picasso. Open: Tuesday  to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Metro: Line 4 (Barceloneta) and  Line 1 (Arc de Triomf). ☎ 93 319 69 12.

Plaça del Rei. Open: Tuesday to  Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.;  Sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Metro: Lines 3 (Liceu) and 4 (Jaume I). ☎ 93 219 38 11.

MUSEU DE GEOLOGIA (Geology Museum) Collections of rocks, minerals and fossils may be seen. Parc de la Ciutadella. Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Metro: Line 4 (Barceloneta) and  Line 1 (Arc de Triomf). ☎ 93 319 68 95.

CASA MUSEU GAUDI (Gaudi’ss House-Museum) (Gaudi’ Interesting works and memorabilia of Antoni Gaudí are displayed.

C. Olot, Güell Park. Open: 10  a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.;  from April to September open until 7 p.m. Closed Saturdays. ☎ 93 284 64 46.

MUSEU DE LA CIÈNCIA (Science Museum) An interactive museum, among the most modern in the world, catering especially to youngsters.

MUSEU DEL TEMPLE EXPIATORI DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA (Museum of the Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family) This small museum shows the history of the construction of  the temple, including photographs and personal objects belonging to Gaudí.

C. Teodor Roviralta, 55 and  Cister 64. Open: Tuesday to  Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Train: FGC trains (Tibidabo), Tramvia Blau (Blue Tram). ☎ 93 212 60 50.

MUSEU D’ARQUEOLOGIA DE CATALUNYA (Museum of  Archeology of Catalonia) Prehistoric artifacts from Balearic Islands and the peninsula up to the 7th century are exhibited, including Roman mosaics.

C. Mallorca, 401. Open: November to February from 9 a.m a.m.. to 6 p.m.; p.m.; March March,, September and October from 9  a.m. to 7 p.m.; rest of the year  from 9 a.m. a.m. to 8 p.m.Op p.m.Open en every  every  day. Metro: Lines 2 and 5  (Sagrada Familia). ☎ 93 207 30 31.

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overall view of the work of  Miró and also houses a small collection of works of art by contemporary artists, including the Fountain of  Mercury by Alexander Calder from the 1937 Paris International Exposition. Interesting Interesti ng sculptures may be found in the garden. The Foundation frequently organizes exhibits by young artists.

to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to  7 p.m. Sundays and holidays frfrom om 10: 10:00 00 a. a.m. m. toto 2:30 2:30 p. p.m. m. Metro: Lines 1 and 3 (Espanya). ☎ 93 423 21 49.

MUSEU MONESTIR DE PEDRALBES (Pedralbes Monastery-Museum) Located in the high part of  the city is this beautiful group of 14th century Gothic monuments. The monastery's cloister is considered one of the most beautiful and best preserved in Europe. One of the cells is decorated with frescoes by Ferrer Bassa. The Chapterhouse contains the most notable works of art. The museum houses a superb selection of medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art from the ThyssenBornemisza Collection.

Parc de Montjuïc. Open: Tuesday  to Saturday from 11 a.m. to  7 p.m.; Thursd Thursday ay until until 9:30 p.m.;  p.m.;  Sundays and holidays from 10:30 10: 30 a.m a.m.. to 2:30 2:30 p.m. p.m. Cafeteria inside. Montjuïc  Funicular (Miramar). Metro: Lines 1 and 2 (Espanya) and bus no. 61. ☎ 93 443 94 70.

FUNDACIÓ DE ANTONI TÀPIES (Antoni Tàpies Foundation) The foundation organizes art exhibits and also has a library.

C. Baixada del Monestir, 9. Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. ☎ 93 203 92 82.

C. Aragó, 225. Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Metro: Lines 2, 3 and 4 (Passeig de Gràcia). ☎ 93 487 03 15.

MUSEU ETNOLÒGIC (Ethnology Museum) Artifacts from pre–Columbian, American, Phillipine, Asiatic and African civilizations.

MUSEU D’HISTÒRIA DE CATALUNYA (Museum of the History of  Catalonia) The permanent exhibit at the museum explains the multiple perspectives of the history of Catalunya using elements as diverse as historic recreations, objects, audiovisual and interactive elements.

Passeig Santa Madrona, Parc de  Montjuïc. Open: Tuesday to  Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.;  Tuesday and Thursday open until  7 p.m. Metro: Lines 1 and 3  (Espanya). ☎ 93 424 64 02.

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Palau de Mar. Plaça Pau de Vila, 3. Open: Tuesday to Thursday  from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday  and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8  p.m.; Sunday and holidays from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ☎ 93 225 47 00.

MUSEU BARBIERMÜLLER D’ART PRECOLUMBÍ (Museum Barbier Barbier-Mueller -Mueller of pre-Columbian Art) Exhibits one of the most prestigious collections of  pre-Columbian art characterized by a unique and quality selection. Art objects representative of  the majority of styles of the ancient American civilizations before the discovery of America, including sculpture, ceramics, textiles and ritual objects.

MUSEU DEL CÒMIC I LA IL.LUSTRACIÓ (Comic Book and Illustrations Museum) A documentary history showing the historical  journey of the Spanish comic book from its beginning in the 19th century until today is exhibited. It also contains a wide range of  publications from the world of illustrations. C. Santa Carolina, 25. Open: Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to  8 p.m.; Sunday and holidays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ☎ 93 348 15 13.

MUSEU MARÍTIM (Maritime Museum - The Great Sea Adventure)

C. Montcada, 14. Open: Tuesday to Saturday from 10  a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday and  holidays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ☎ 93 319 76 03.

Plaça Portal de la Pau, 1. Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Access: Metro Line 3 (Drassanes). ☎ 93 342 99 20.

Palau de la Generalitat 

Casa de la Ciutat (Town Hall) Plaça de Sant Jaume. Open weekends for visitors. Metro: Line 4 (Jaume I).

Plaça de Sant Jaume. Metro: Line 4 (Jaume I). The  Patio de los Naranjos (Orange  tree Courtyard) can be visited  on April 23rd and also when concerts are held.

Església del Pi  C. Pi. Metro: Line 3 (Liceu).

Basílica de Santa Maria  del Mar  Plaça de Santa Maria. Metro: Line 4 (Jaume I).

Església del Monasterio  de Sant Pere de les Puel.les Plaça de Sant Pere. 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  Passeig de Gràcia, 92. Metro: Line 3 and 5 (Diagonal) and  Line 4 (Passeig de Gràcia). ☎ 93 484 59 79.

 Aula de Cultura Caja Madrid  Plaça de Catalunya, 9. Metro: Line 1 (Catalunya) and Line 4 (Urquinaona). ☎ 93 301 44 94.

Centre d'Art Santa Mònica  La Rambla Santa Mònica, 4. Metro: Line 3 (Drassanes). ☎ 93 318 50 04.

Palau Reial  Pl. Rei. Metro: Line 4 (Jaume I). Entrance fee  included in the ticket  to the Museu d'Historia  de la Ciutat.

Palau de la Virreina  La Rambla, 99. Metro: Line 3  (Liceu). ☎ 93 316 28 10.

Fundació la Caixa  Passeig de Sant Joan, 108. Metro: Line 5 (Verdaguer). ☎93 476 86 00.

Palau Robert  Passeig de Gràcia, 107. Metro: Lines 3 and 5  (Diagonal) and Line 4 (Passeig de Gràcia). ☎ 93 238 40 00 

Palau Dalmases C. Montcada, 20. Metro: Line 4 (Jaume I).

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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.

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Cultural Activities and Events M  usic 

- 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.

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- 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.

inema C inema

- 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

found on the grounds. There are several museums within the park, including Barcelona's Zoo.

– Park Güell

Güell park, designed by Antoni Gaudí, is the most famous park in Barcelona, declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. It has been subject to all types of  praise and criticism, including comments such as "outrageous modernism", "surrealistic island", "nightmare expressionist park". First conceived as a private estate, it became a public park in 1922. The main entrance to the park and the stairway leading to the Hundred Columns Room are structures where Gaudí clearly let his imagination run free.

Metro: Line 1 (Arc de Triomf) and Line 4. (Barceloneta or Ciutadella).

– Parc Laberint

Labyrinth park was built in 1791 on different levels with stairways, pavilions and richly ornamented railings. Adorning the gardens are various statues of mythological figures. Metro: Line 3 (Montbau).

– Parc Guinardó

Guinardó park clearly resembles a forest and has an intricate topography oriented towards the four cardinal points.

 Access: Buses 24, 25, 31, 32 and 74.

Metro: Line 4 (Guinardó).

– Parc de la Ciutadella

Citadel park is the largest park in the city and was transformed in 1888 for the World's Fair. A Romantic garden bordered by two tree–lined paths, the enormous "cascade" fountain and a lake can be

– Jardins del Palau Reial de Pedralbes

The gardens of the Pedralbes Royal Palace form a geometrically designed classical–style park with lovely flower 36

beds and large trees from the original royal estate.

– Parc Espanya Industrial

The Spanish Industrial park, located on the west side of Estació de Sants, offers us two different aspects: a charming one and an industrial one.

Metro: Line 3 (Palau Reial).

– Jardins i roserar de Cervantes

Cervantes gardens boast over 240 varieties of roses.

Metro: Lines 3 and 5 (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 by Beverly Pepper.

On the hill of Montjuïc, two parks offer a delightful change of pace: the Jardins Mossèn Costa i Llobera , with 150 varieties of cacti of  American origin and more than 200 varieties of  succulent plants; and the

Metro: Line 1 (Arc de Triomf).

– Parc Joan Miró

Joan Miró park is a paved square bordered by palm trees containing a spectacular sculpture by Miró.

 Jardins Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer, where more

than 100,000 plants sprout throughout the year.

Metro: Line 1 (Espanya), Line 3 (Tarragona, Espanya).

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Food and Drink Catalan cuisine defies summarizing with a few typical dishes. Dishes with deep–rooted country origins, from the humble escudella to the rich and varied seafood cuisine, from grilled fish to excellent suquet de peix  can be sampled in Barcelona. There are also many different ways to prepare codfish, an ample repertoire of fowl and game, including rabbit with snails, Catalan–style partridge or boar, and numerous specialties from the Ampurdan region, such as duck with pears, chicken with shrimp or lobster, etc. Finally, we must not forgot dishes using duck  and goose

as their main ingredient, as well as snails and mushrooms.

Desserts are also varied and are not limited to the most typical ones, such as crema catalana (custard with a carmel crust) and mel i mató (cottage cheese and honey). Catalunya is a land of good wines, particularly the wines from Penedès, Costers del Segre, Alella and Perelada. Penedès is the region par–excellence of the sparkling wine called cava.

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Shopping - Between the Plaça de Catalunya and C. Portaferrissa and along Av. Portal de l'Ángel, an important shopping area can be found, including two department stores and many shops selling fashions, accessories and other articles.

- Another flea–market can be found outside the Mercat de San Antoni on the same days as the Les Encants flea–market and with the

- 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 designer boutiques in Barcelona.

same hours. On Sunday mornings there is an unusual flea–market of old books, collector cards, movie posters and records.

- In Plaça de las Glòries 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 8 a. a.m. m. to 7 p.m. 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. Abovee the Av. Abov Av. Diag Diagonal, onal, on C. C. Santaló and nearby, in the vicinity of the Plaça Francesc Macià, a more upscale selection of night spots can be found. The streets of C. Aribau and C. Muntaner are also very lively at night.

- The Olympic Village in Poble Nou has a good selection of bars with music and discotheques. - The Gràcia district has a myriad of small night spots with lots of personality and a good number of outdoor cafés in the squares.

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. In the IMAX theater, the spectator experiences new sensations and becomes a part of the film. At the Aquarium, the largest in Europe, a fascinating underwater world can be discovered. The Maremagnum is a complete assortment of leisure and entertainment facilities with all types of shops and a wide variety of restaurants and bars. The Maritime Museum and Museum of History of Catalunya are cultural points of interest at this grand recreational complex of Port Vell.

Cafés at the Olympic Port

- In the area of Av. del Tibidabao, at the end of the Tramvia blau (blue tram), there are several musical and dance spots in a more relaxed environment which are very popular in the summer. - The Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village) on Montjuïc provides a striking background for one of the most unique night spots. 40

Festivals and Celebrations - The Procession of the Three Wise Men on January 5th inaugurates 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 watching 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.

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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. - There are 35 branch offices open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The branches at C. Aragó, 282 and Via Laietana, 54 are open until 8:30 p.m. - Tele Telegra grams: ms: Mai Mainn Post Post Office and branch at Ronda Universitat, 23. Telegrams by phone: •

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1008 for Europe and 1005 for the rest of the world. - Information: dial 1003.

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Emergencies. ☎ 112

Emergency medical assistance and ambulances. •

902 19 71 97.

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- Fax: Main Post Office and C. Arragó and Ronda Universitat offices.

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Police National Police. ☎ 091. City Police. ☎ 092. •

Telephones - Public telephones operate with coins or telephone cards available at local tobacconist shops or post offices. For long distance calls, dial 00 first. To make an international operator–assisted long–distance call, dial •

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Citizen Information

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Lost and Found

C. Ciutat, 9. Monday to  Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ☎ 010.

Lost property in Metro and bus. ☎ 93 318 70 74.

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Excursions from Barcelona here take BV–5114 road from Sant Celoni to Viladrau via Sant Fe del Montsseny.

NATURAL PARKS AND RESERVES Metropolitan Park of Collserola preserves a good example of the Mediterranean forests of pine and oak trees. Spectacular fields of rockrose, heather and broom can also be found on the sunny slopes. Two of the most interesting sights are the Hermitage of Sant Medir and the Natural Reserve of Font Groga.

Natural park service of  Barcelona. Comte  d'Urgell, 187, Barcelona. ☎ 93 402 24 84. Can Martina Information Office (at park). ☎ 93 847 51 02.

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Natural Park of Sant  Llorenç del Munt i de la Serra d'Obac. Forty kilometers from Barcelona, this park is a mountainous area with spectacular crags and rocks. There are more than 1,000 varieties of plants, including rosemary, rockrose, heather and white pine groves. In the interior, mountain oak, maple oaks and other types of trees are found, and in the springtime we can find primrose and violets. Thriving on the highest areas of the cliffs, we find interesting rupicolous vegetation. Boars, genets and a large variety of birds, as well as birds of prey, inhabit the park. Accessed from Barcelona by A–18 highway to Terrassa. •

Information: Patronato  Metropolitano del Parc de  Collserola, Carretera de  l'Església, 92. Barcelona. ☎ 93 280 35 52.

Montseny Natural Park. Forty kilometers from Barcelona, this natural park is the only one in Catalunya declared a Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO. Holm oak, cork oak, oak, beech and pine groves are found. In the woods it is possible to see boars, genets, dormice, a large variety of birds, including birds of prey. Access by A–7 highway Barcelona–La Jonquera, exit Sant Celoni– Montseny. From •

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From there, the Talamanca road goes up the Estenalles pass, where  you can visit Montcau, the

Benedictine Monastery  with its 16th century basilica housing the 12th century Romanesque 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 medieval Benedictine monastery was founded by Guifré I, first sovereign Count of Catalunya. Destroyed by fire and ravaged afterwards, only the entrance doorway and the cloister remain from the original building. The majestic mountainous surroundings provide an appropriate backdrop. •

second highest peak in the park. Centre d'Interpretació del coll  d'Estenalles. Terrasssa to  Talamanca road. ☎ 93 831 73 00.

ROUTES AND EXCURSIONS Montserrat. (60 kilometers from Barcelona) An essential part of the Catalonian identity, it is the spiritual center and guardian of the souls of the Catalonians. Of special interest is the

Ripoll Tourist Office. Plaça Abat Oliva. ☎ 97 270 23 51.

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Tourist Information International Code: 34 Tourist Information Telephone: TURESPAÑA. ☎

901 300 600.

Plaça de Catalunya, 17-S. Domestic Calls ☎ 906 30 12 32 Call from Abroad ☎ 93 368 97 30  Palau de Congressos.

Av. Reina María Cristina. www.tourspain.es Tourist Offices ☎ 93 233 24 39. PARADORES DE ESPAÑA Generalitat de Catalunya: Tourist Information Center of Catalonia. Reservation Centre Palau Robert. Passeig de Gràcia, 105. ☎ 93 238 40 00.

Requena, 3-28013 Madrid. ☎ 91 516 66 66 Fax: 91 516 66 57 

Barcelona Airport: www.parador.es Terminal A ☎ 93 478 47 04. Parador de Cardona. Terminal B ☎ 93 478 05 65. 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” 6 th 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

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