Montjuïc in Barcelona is worth a visit

By admin at 6:54 pm on Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Montjuïc is a well known hill located in Barcelona reside the harbour. From there you can have a wonderful view of the city. There are great art galleries in the Montjuïc.
The top of Montjuïc was the site of numerous fortifications. The people of the neighbouring Ciutat Vella used the slopes of the Montjuïc to grow food and graze animals.

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In Montjuïc you can visit Palau Nacional, the Olympic stadium, the ornate Font Màgica fountains, among many other interesting sites. The Palau Nacional houses the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, which is an fascinating place to visit.
In the northwest of Montjuic you can get in touch with Poble Espanyol, which is a village. And you can also visit the sport facilities that were used during the Olympic Games in 1992. You should visit the Palau Sant Jordi. It is great.
Remember that there are outstanding hotels in Barcelona that will suit your taste and budget. You can also enjoy Spanish programs for foreigners.

Author: Viviana Gómez

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The Santa Maria del Pi Church in Barcelona

By admin at 7:32 pm on Friday, October 3, 2008

This beautiful church in Barcelona is an imposing building that is visited by locals and tourists. The Santa Maria del Pi church, which was built between 1319-1320 and 1391, has a clear gothic style.

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It is known that in 1936 there was a fire and the high altar, the statues, the choir-stalls dating from 1868, and other things were reduces to ashes. However, at present there is a high altar that was inaugurated in 1967 and there is a statue of Santa Maria del Pi that is 3.30 m high.
The Santa Maria del Pi church has baroque choir-stalls dating from 1771 that are beautiful. There you can also appreciate the famous Belfry, which is an octagonal structure that measures 54 high. It has six bells.
You can also visit La Rambla, Grand Theatre Liceu, Roya Square and other interesting places that are close to the Santa Maria del Pi Church. As you know, Barcelona is a great tourist destination in Spain that has numerous places to offer. And you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the gastronomy of Spain. You can stay at the best hotels in Barcelona.

Author: Viviana Gómez

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Parks in Barcelona

By admin at 9:43 pm on Wednesday, October 1, 2008

There are numerous parks in Barcelona. There are 68 municipal parks; among them we can find 12 historic parks, 45 urban parks, 5 botanical parks and 6 forest parks. Some of them are: Park Güell, Labyrinth Park and Orenetra Castle Park.

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The Parks in Barcelona occupy 10% of the land. Montjuïc, the Guinardó Park and Diagonal Mar Park are wonderful parks in Barcelona that are visited by locals and tourists.
Although there are a lot of parks to visit and enjoy we recommend to visit Ciutadella Park because there you can appreciate the Parliament, many museums, among other attractions.
In Barcelona you don’t have worry about anything because there excellent hotels in Barcelona where you can also taste the gastronomy of Spain.

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La Rambla, Barcelona

By admin at 6:03 pm on Tuesday, September 30, 2008

La Rambla is the most famous street in Barcelona that attracts tourists and locals. It is a 1.2 kilometer-long tree-lined pedestrian mall in the center of the old city of Barcelona.

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There are numerous attractions in this street. If you walk down La Rambla, which is in the Catalonia region, you can find different shops, cafes, restaurants and you can even find various performances on the street. La Rambla, which is can be considered as a series of short streets, is crowded mainly during tourist season.
In La Rambla you can visit Monument to Colombus, The Gran Teatre del Liceu and the harbor. If you have any question you can go to the tourism office of Barcelona.

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The Ritz or the Hotel Palace Barcelona

By admin at 8:15 pm on Thursday, September 25, 2008

The former Hotel Ritz was renamed the Hotel Palace Barcelona in 2005. It is a five star hotel that is locate in the center of the city near outstanding attractions.
The Hotel Palace Barcelona has excellent staff, offers an outstanding cuisine, room service and many facilities.

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The Ritz or the Hotel Palace Barcelona offers numerous deluxe rooms, junior suites, and suites, all of them with great services. That is only one reason why you should visit this beautiful tourist destination in Spain and enjoy its attractions, tours and services, specially in Barcelona. Remember that you can find excellent hotels in Barcelona.

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The Bogatell Beach, Barcelona

By admin at 8:04 pm on Tuesday, September 23, 2008

The Bogatell beach, which is in Barcelona, is an outstanding beach that has numerous services and commodities. It offers its visitors a great atmosphere to relax and have fun.
The Bogotell is a very popular beach in Barcelona that has a lot of showers, many sport areas, among other facilities. There you can enjoy the sun and the beach of Spain.
The is an area for children’s games and professional lifeguards in the Bogatell Beach.
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The Bogatell beach is only one of the great beaches that Barcelona has to offer. Come to this beautiful tourist destination in Spain that is waiting for you. There are fabulous hotels in Barcelona to stay.

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Nova Icaria Beach, Barcelona

By admin at 1:21 am on Friday, September 19, 2008

La Nova Icaria Beach, one of the most visited beaches in Barcelona, is located close to the Olympian Port of Barcelona. You can find three beach bars there and great restaurants near by.

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It is a beautiful beach that has varied facilities for handicapped persons.
In la Noca Icaria Beach in Barcelona you can practice different sports like sailing and windsurfing, but remember that there are lifeguards only during the summer.
Besides having amazing beaches, there are outstanding hotels in Barcelona that offer a great service so that you can have a wonderful stay in this beautiful tourist destination in Spain.

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The Casa Aliaga Restaurant, Barcelona, Spain

By admin at 7:55 pm on Monday, September 15, 2008

The gastronomy in Spain is widely recognized because of its flavors. The Casa Aliaga restaurant in Barcelona, an outstanding tourist destination in Spain, is an amazing example of this exceptional gastronomy.

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The casa Aliaga restaurant, which is located in the  Llacuna 154 Street, is next to the Agbar Tower. This restaurant serves excellent traditional food and is characterized by its friendly atmosphere.
There is an open fireplace in the middle of the dining room which gives each dish a unique and distinctive flavor.
The Casa Aliaga Restaurant offers a delicious Mediterranean cuisine that you shouldn’t miss the chance to taste.
We recommend some great hotels in Barcelona that are relatively close to this amazing restaurant so that you don’t have to worry about distances.

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Barcelona FC football stadium

By admin at 3:14 am on Friday, September 12, 2008

Barcelona is today a significant tourist destination and it has numerous interesting attractions and tours to offer.

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The Barcelona FC football stadium tour is widely recommended. Whether or not you are a football fan you will enjoy this tour. This kind of tour usually includes a visit to the Barcelona FC museum where you can admire numerous trophies, cups and photos of players.
You should come and enjoy this beautiful tourist destination that has excellent hotels and restaurants.

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A visit to Barceloneta Beach

By admin at 8:46 pm on Monday, September 8, 2008

Barceloneta, a well-known sandy beach, is the closest beach to Barcelona City center. It is located in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona.
Barceloneta beach is surrounded by numerous excellent seafood restaurant and incredible nightclubs. This beach is most visited in the peak season which is from June to September. It has approximately 5 kilometers of beaches.
On beachside you can find numerous attractions in Barcelona. For instance, “chiringuitos” that are huts that have tables and sell drinks and food.

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This is a wonderful beach that you should visit in Barcelona, Spain. Remember that this country has numerous attractions and excursions and incredible hotels that will make your stay in Barcelona memorable (see hotels in Barcelona).

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