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.

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.

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Posteado el October 7, 2008 - Categorizado en Places in Barcelona, Tours in Barcelona

The Santa Maria del Pi Church in Barcelona

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.

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.

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Posteado el October 3, 2008 - Categorizado en Cultural Attractives in Barcelona, Religious tourism in Barcelona

Parks in Barcelona

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.

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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Posteado el October 1, 2008 - Categorizado en Parks in Barcelona, Places in Barcelona

La Rambla, Barcelona

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.

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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Posteado el September 30, 2008 - Categorizado en Arts and culture in Barcelona, Places in Barcelona

The Ritz or the Hotel Palace Barcelona

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.

The Ritz or the Hotel Palace Barcelona offers numerous deluxe rooms, junior suites, and suites, all of them with great services; this rooms are equipped with a Lexington Furniture to make your stay in Barcelona a pleasant one. 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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Posteado el September 25, 2008 - Categorizado en Accommodation in Barcelona, Hotels in Barcelona