Spain
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What to see at the National Art Museum of Catalonia
Many people who have visited Barcelona and have not been to its museums, possibly when naming the National Museum of Art of Catalonia the name does not mean anything to them. But if you tell them that it is the imposing building that is located in the Plaza de España at the foot of the Montjuic mountain and in front of which the light source is located, they will surely know what building we are talking about. Discovering the Museum building, the National Palace of Montjuic The building in which the National Art Museum of Catalonia is located is officially…
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The Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, the Cathedral of the Sea
In the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona we have one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in Barcelona, the impressive Basilica of Santa María del Mar, well known thanks to the novel «The Cathedral of the Sea». Its construction began in the year 1329 thanks to the contributions of the faithful of the Port area. Some even contributed their labor for the construction. After several years of work and with the occasional mishap such as a fire that destroyed part of the vault, it was finally completed in 1383. Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar The Basilica outside…
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How to visit Güell Palace, Gaudí next to Las Ramblas
The Güell Palace is another of the works carried out by Antonio Gaudí commissioned by the Catalan businessman Eusebi Güell. It was built between 1886 and 1890 and was the first major commission received by the Catalan architect, so he took care of all the details and took pains to create a great construction. This spectacular palace was the residence of the Güell family and today we can see it practically as it was more than a century ago. Visiting the Güell Palace The exterior of the Palau Güell The Palau Güell is located in a narrow street that starts…
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A route through the best markets in Barcelona
Although on some occasions they have already lost the essence of their existence and the importance for which they were conceived, city markets are still places that you should visit because they are living history that still endures and, in many cases, because they are great architectural gems.. And in Barcelona there are a number of markets that you should know. Here we are going to talk about the most interesting places you can visit in this city. Although there are many more markets in Barcelona that are worthwhile. And you can also enjoy this tapas route through the markets…
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The Agbar Tower in Barcelona, can you climb to its viewpoint?
In a city like Barcelona, always at the forefront of culture, art and architecture, a building like the Torre Agbar could not be missing, one of the skyscrapers that stands out the most in the sky of Barcelona. The Torre Agbar is located on Avenida Diagonal and was built in 2005. But it is not the tallest tower in Barcelona, but rather the third behind Hotel Arts and Torre Mapfre. And answering the question in the title, no, you can’t upload. At the moment, because the building will become a hotel and it is not known if it can be…
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Las Ramblas and Plaza de Catalunya. The best atmosphere in Barcelona
Las Ramblas is the most famous street in Barcelona, which runs between Plaza de Catalunya and the old port of Barcelona, where the Mirador de Colón is located. Walking the entire street is essential if you visit Barcelona. Along the entire street we can always find a great atmosphere thanks to tourists, street artists and newsstands or flowers. In addition, the large number of terraces that exist invite you to spend a very pleasant time in this beautiful street in Barcelona. It is also a good area to stay. The beautiful Plaza de Catalunya If we have to talk about…
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