Don't miss in Barcelona
La Rambla
The La Rambla (Ramblas) boulevard in
Barcelona
is the most famous street and the most toured one in the city. It is so famous to such an
extent that some will say that being in Barcelona and not visiting the boulevards equals
to not being in Barcelona at all.
The famous boulevards, the main lifeline of the city, connects the Catalonia plaza,
located in the middle of the city, with the Columbus statue, located near the sea.
The boulevard is 1.5 kilometers long and it regarded as the representative boulevard of the city.
The most recommended hours to visit the boulevard are afternoon and in the evening in which
you can enjoy a real classic Barcelona atmosphere.
From both sides of the boulevard there are narrow sidewalks and beside each sidewalk there is a
one way road. In one side the traffic is towards the see and in the other side, the traffic is
from the see toward the city. Between the two roads a long walkway exists.
This is a pedestrian-only street with trees, kiosks, flowers stands, pets in cages for sale,
artists displaying there hand made works and lots of street shows and "human statues".
The meaning of the name La Rambla is taken from the Arabic words of "sandy land".
Due to the fact that the boulevard is actually consisting of several parts, it got the name: "Ramblas".
Although there is no doubt how much the boulevard is beautiful, interesting and lively and although
one can spend so much time in it, just walking through or at the restaurants, the markets and museums
located in them, pay also attention to the many interesting places located in both of its sides.
The left part of the city, when going down towards the sea, is the Gothic quarter, and the
neighborhood extended on the right is Ravell.
Following are places that it is recommend not to miss:
- Boqueria Market (La Boqueria) -
This is the roofed food market, the popular and noisy one, in the heart of the boulevard.
This is the most known and beloved one from all the markets in the long boulevards.
This is a real charming market, full of colors and bustle of tourist and locals, in which
you can find all the best and everything is in opulence and in order.
- Wax Museum -
A very nice and facile museum according to the best tradition of wax museums.
- Colombus Monument -
At the end of the boulevard, near the fountain in the entrance to the harbor, the Columbus monument
is rising. At the top of the monument, an image of Columbus is pointing to the sea. We watched it,
took a photo and moved on.
- Placa Reial -
An impressive architectonic enclave, found very near to the Rambla, in the old town.
In the wide square area there are few nice coffee shops and restaurants. Once again… we watch it,
took a photo and moved on.
- Picasso Museum -
Near the Rambla, inside the Gothic quarter, reside the Picasso museum in which you can see
the beginning of Picasso road as an artist, lots of sketch from the days he was a young artist
and also pictures from his blue era. We are not a big art fans but we got inside for a short tour
and were not disappointed.
- Catalonia Plaza -
The central plaza in Barcelona, full of fountains, statues and hundreds of birds.
A beautiful plaza surrounded with known brand stores and in the plaza itself a
pleasant nightlife for tourists.
How to go to La Rambla boulevard?
Metro: Line L1 or Line L3, get off at Catalunya station
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Catalonia Plaza
Catalonia plaza, the main plaza in Barcelona, is full of fountains, statues and hundreds of doves.
Several boulevards are starting from the Catalonia plaza. The most central one, that you must not miss,
is the famous La Rambla boulevards.
Catalonia plaza is surrounded with many shops of known chains.
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Sagrada Familia
Sagrada Familia ("Church of the holy family") church, the unfinished masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi,
is one of the more popular attractions in Barcelona.
The church is regarded as one of the most noticeable symbols of the city, as an architectonic
work of art all over the world and it is a "must see" and "must visit" site in Barcelona.
The idea for building the church was raised by a group of Christian believers that put themselves
a target to stop the process of abandoning the Christianity.
They thought that building a glorious church will strength the Christianity and bring the believers
closer again.
In 1877 they bought land in the Eixample quarter, the luxurious quarter of these days, and appointed
the architect Paula De Vilar to build a glorious Neo-Gothic church. The work of building was started in 1882.
One tear later, after De Vilar died, the architect Antoni Gaudi, got into the picture, while he is 31
years old. He took on himself the rest of the work, and since than he actually devoted his life to the
building of the church.
Instead of following the original plans, Gaudi changed the plans drastically. The Neo-Gothic style was
replaced by a modernistic style, which Gaudi was one of its supporters.
In 1926, with the death of Gaudi, the building of only one frontage, one tower, the underground crypt
and the arched niche were finished. The way to finishing the work was far away. Gaudi that used to
change the church plans all the time, did not left clear and organized plans after he died.
Although this fact, the architects participated in the work, had pretty much an idea about what Gaudi's
plans were.
The last drawings of Gaudi showed a church that will finally be 95 meters long and 60 meters width.
The church will be able include 13,000 people simultaneously in it. It will have 18 towers, 4 towers in
each of one of its three sides, will symbolize the 12 Jesus messengers. The towers will be 90-120 meters
tall. Other 4 towers will symbolize the Holy Scriptures, and they will surround the tallest tower, which
will be 170 meters tall, and will symbolize Jesus himself. The latest tower will be dedicated to Maria,
and will be built over the eastern arched niche.
Today, there are already two finished frontages and 8 finished towers. The work of building the roof over
the center of the church – the Nave – was finishe in year 2000 only. Today most of the work is to complete
the Nave and the Southern frontage, known as the glory frontage. This frontage will describe the life cycle
of a human been from birth to death.
The first frontage, turning east, is named the Nativity Facade, and its building was finished when Gaudi
was still alive. It is decorated in the Baroque style with animals and plants motives. In plant of it,
the west frontage, that is named the Pheasant Facade.
Its building was started in 1954, but only in 1987, statues describing different scenes of Jesus,
made by Suvirak, were added to it.
Many elements from the nature are integrated in Gaudi's works, especially the height element that is
trying to imitation to the tall trees.
Gaudi died (was run over by a tram in 1926) before he succeeded to complete the work that, based on
estimations, are going to continue until 2041, due to the absence of Gaudi and also due to luck of funding. Most of the money arrives from donations today so the work progress depends on that.
Gaudi is buried in the underground hall of the church.
Entrance into the Sagrada Familia is allowed and recommended. There is an entrance fee.
Inside the cathedral there is an exhibition of the church plans, different documents and models
showing Gaudi's work.
There is also a possibility to climb up using an elevator to the top of one of the towers.
A beautiful sight is being seen from there.
The structure was announced by UNESCO as a world wide inheritance site.
Address:
Mallorca, 401
Not far from the Eixample boulevard, between the Provenia, Sardenya and Mallorca
Streets.
How to go to Sagrada Familia?
Metro: Line 2 or Line 5, get off at Sagrada Familia station.
Activity Hours:
Open every day.
October-February, 09:00-18:00
March-September, 09:00-20:00
Price:
Adult – 10 Euro
Youth and Students – 5 Euro
The price includes tour in the museum.
Website:
For more info see the
Sagrada Familia
website.
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Colombus Monument
Columbus monument (know also as Columbus statue or Columbus column)
is located in the end of La Rambla boulevard, tied to the fountain in the entrance to the port.
The monument is a column rising to height of 60 meters, surrounded by lion’s statues and decorated
with many other statues and decorations, to the memory of Christophe Columbus.
The monument symbolized the return of Christophe Columbus to back to Spain after leaving it
in his searches after America.
In the head of the column there is a statue of Columbus, pointing towards the see,
apparently to the new world, but actually it is pointing towards Africa.
It is possible to use the elevator and go up to the top of the column to a vantage point and
from there to look to the see, to the unknown, as Columbus did in 1492.
Note: The vantage point can contain up to 12 people in the same time so big lines are not expected.
Near the monument, the reconstructed Santa Maria ship can be seen.
Here Columbus was welcomed by king Ferdinand and queen Elizabeth when he came back from his first journey (the journey in which he thought he discovered India but actually he discovered Asia).
Visiting the ship is recommended and form here there is also an option to take a tour around the port.
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Montjuic
Montjuic (translated as Hill of the Jews in the medieval Catalan language) is a
low hill (175 meters over the sea level) watching the city harbor, south-west to the center of Barcelona,
in the old area of the city.
The hill has a long history and among others it served as a Jewish cemetery and this fact explains
the mountain alias. Another alias to the mountain is the “Olympic mountain” and that
is for some main facilities that were built on the mountain towards the 1992 Olympic Games took place
in Barcelona.
On this mountain took place the world exhibition in 1929, from which there left in the north–west side,
the Pobleo Espanyol (the Spanish Village) and beautiful gardens rich with plants
from all the continents. In the north side of the mountain there is the Joan Miro Park in which there
is his famous statue “A women with a bird”.
Today the hill is one of the beauty places in the city. It became a big national park in which there
are many attractions: artist’s galleries, different museums, interesting buildings and plazas, leisure
attractions, small gardens, coffee shops and restaurants and as mentions earlier, some of the main facilities
that were built towards the 1992 Olympic Games.
Shortening, it is worth climbing the hill in order to enjoy the city view that is spread till the sea,
and to walk in the gardens lanes and breathe nature smells.
The main places and attractions that can be seen in the Montjuic area:
- Joan Miro Museum
- Museu D'Art Modern
- Catalan Museum of Archaeology
- Ethnological Museum
- The castel (CASTEL DE MONTJUICH) -
located on top of the hill and observe to a beautiful view. You can see all the typical protection
means of those days in it: giant stone walls, defense canal, bridge with iron chains and a yard full
with cannons and firing loophole.
- The royal palace (PALAU NACIONALE) -
in which the Catalan Art Museum is located in it.
- Olympic stadium –
used for the main ceremonies in the 1992 Olympic Games events. This stadium was built originally
for the 1929 world exhibition, and in fact was supposed to be used in the
“Un Fascist alternative Olympic Games” in 1936, that were cancelled due to the Spanish civil war.
- Albenio palace -
located not far from the Olympic stadium. During the 1929 world exhibition it served as the official
accommodation place for the VIP exhibition guests. Today it serves for the city festive occasions,
welcomes and different ceremonies. In 1970 the place was renovated and Dali’s pictures were hanged in it.
The palace has beautiful wide gardens named “Hoan Margal Gardens”, one can enjoy and stroll in.
- Communication tower -
a modernistic communication tower located in the Olympic plaza.
- Military Museum
- Greek Theater -
Open Theater that was built also for the 1929 world exhibition. Built according to a Greek model.
Using for dancing shows and concerts.
- Pobleo Espanyol
- Joan Miro Park
- Miramar -
this is kind of walkway wreathed with flora and a beautiful watch point in it.
Near the walkway there is a building serving the Spanish TV studios.
Below this walkway there is a special cactus garden built in 1970.
- Olympic swimming pool -
was built in 1992 for the Olympic Games in the same place where there was an ancient open pool before.
How to go to Montjuic?
One option is to walk from Espanya Plaza, cross the big plaza and climb the stairs to the north
side of the hill. (Reaching Joan Miro Park).
Other option is to go directly to the top of the hill using bus line 50 or 61, leaving from Espanya Plaza.
Another option is to reach the hill using a funicular.
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Poble Espanyol
Pueblo Espaniol, the Spanish village, is a charming area located on top of the
Montjuic hill.
This is kind of small village in which accurate copies of beautiful structures, characterizing different
regions in Spain, can be found.
The place that was built in 1929 towards the universal exhibition is like an open museum in which
different Spanish building styles are exhibit.
In the area one can see the city wall of Avila and also one of the more impressive buildings there,
the UTEBO from the region of Saragossa.
Walking in the alleyways leads the people to the different pavilions in which in some of them
craftsman demonstrate their work (carving, twisting, carpentry, marble, glass and painting).
In the area there are squares, restaurants, coffee shops and lots of souvenirs stands.
In the evenings the atmosphere in place is pretty romantic, the stores and stands are being
closed, clubs and bars are being open instead and in the background, orchestra is playing for the tourists.
Activity Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 09:00-20:00
Friday-Saturday: 09:00-05:00
Sunday: 09:00-24:00
Price:
Adult: 8 Euro
Website:
For more info see the
Poble Espanyol
website.
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Guell Park
Read all about Guell Park in
Barcelona Parks & Gardens
page.
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Tibidabo
The Tibidabo Mountain (El Tibidabo) in Barcelona can be seen and recognized from a distant place.
On top of the mountain that is rising to height of 517 meters above the see level,
the Sacred Heart Church (Sagrat Cor) is located and on the head of it,
Jesus statue can be seen. Additionaly, there is no option to miss on the mountain the
telecommunication tower, Collserola, rising to an highet of 288 meters.
(vantage point located on it. see more details
here).
The meaning of the name Tibidabo in Latin is “I will give you” that hint to
the story in the New Testament about the temptation of the crucified by the devil that raise
him to the top of a mountain and suggest him the whole world visible from there.
From the church a beautiful view is seen from the vantage point located there.
Beside the church a nice amusement park (Parc d'atraccions Tibidabo) is located.
How to go to Tibidabo?
The way to the mountain is a little bit complicated and require the combination
of 3 different transportation means.
One option:
It is possible to take the T2 bus or to take the blue tram from Avenida de Tibidabo station and
than take the funicular till the top of the hill.
Another option:
Metro: take the Tramvia Blau line from Doctor Andreu square. From the parking lot of the park there
is a tourist train that is going to the park itself.
Amusement park in Tibidabo (Parc d´Atraccions Tibidabo):
As mentioned before, the amusement park is located just besides the Sacred Heart Church
located on top of the Tibidabo hill, and also from it a beautiful view is seen from the vantage point
located there.
The park that was first opened in 1908, was renovated during the 80th. It includes up-to-date
facilities together with the old ones that preserve the taste of old days.
The park itself is pretty small, doesn’t contain many facilities and doesn’t offer unusual attractions.
In the park there is a Ferris wheel, train and other facility for kids.
For those who are looking for frightening facilities – this is not the place. This park is more
suitable for families with kids than for teenagers.
In the park you can also enjoy the Museu d'Automats museum that is located inside the park and
displays a collection of automatic toys from the beginning of the 20th century.
Address:
The is located on the mountain.
How to go to Tibidabo amusement park?
See how to go to Tibidabo (above).
Price:
See the website for updated prices.
Activity Hours:
March-November: changing days and hours.
The park is being opened at noon (12:00) and closing hours varies between 20:00-23:00.
It is recommended to check ahead. See details in the website.
Website:
For more info see the
Tibidabo
website.
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Barcelona Catedral (Catedral de Barcelona)
The big and impressive cathedral of Barcelona is located in the heart of the ancient Gothic quarter.
Barcelona’s cathedral serves as the Barcelona’s catholic archbishop residence. The cathedral is also
known as La Seu cathedral.
The king Hauma the 2nd was the one that initiated the building of this huge and glorious cathedral.
Building the cathedral on the destroyed previous one was started in 1298, and lasted over than 150 years.
The impressive front and the towers were added only at the end of the 19th century.
Cathedral description:
From Outside:
The huge and impressive structure is fully decorated according to the ancient Gothic tradition and
was built on top of the destructions of several previous cathedrals that were standing in this place
and were destroyed by the Moslems conquerors. The huge beautiful structure is definitely demonstrating power.
When observing the cathedral, one can immediately notice its height and its sharpened arch from which
rounded lugs are protruding as decoration. (This shape can be seen again in the
Sagrada Familia, the
second cathedral in the city built by Gaudi). The whole cathedral is surrounded by a thick and height walls.
The cathedral length is 93 meters and its width is 40 meters.
The cathedral’s clock tower height is 50 meters and the central tower height is 70 meters.
From Inside:
The cathedral inside space is very impressive and the richness can not be described. Tall pillars are
holding the high ceiling and the light is penetrating into the cathedral space through the vitrage windows.
28 small praying chapels located in the inner space. Those chapels used the rich and wellborn people as
private praying rooms. Inside the chapels there are many treasures – religious art, paintings, statuses and
other instruments. The underground hall, the crypt, contain an ancient sarcophagus with the bones of
Santa Eivalla, the sacred patron of the city, inside. The area intended for the choir is made of a
beautiful wood work. In the north-east area of the cathedral there is an elevator that leads to a watch
point on the cathedral roof.
The catedral today:
The cathedral is active also these days and the Catalan people are coming to pray on Sundays and holidays.
On Sundays, after the mass, starting at 18:00, dozens of youngsters can be seen dancing the "Sardena" Catalan
traditional dance.
More arround the catedral:
Just beside the cathedral there is a monastery from the 14th century, and in its yard there are always
13 gooses. Each goose symbolize one year in Santa Eivalla life, a young teenager that lived in Barcelona
in the 4th century. The legend tells that she died as a sacred and became the city patron. In the
monastery there is a small museum and a collection of pray books in it. Other Gothic structures can be
found beside the cathedral, structures that can be recognized by the decorations on the windows, the doors
and the gutters. These structures are the inquisition archive, the king palace and other authority structures
from the medieval days.
Address:
Plaza de la Seu
How to go to Barcelona's Gothic cathedral?
The big and impressive cathedral of Barcelona is located in the heart of the ancient Gothic quarter.
It can be reached by turning to the Gothic quarter alleys from the La Rambla boulevard.
(The alley in front of the
Boqueria Market
will lead to those alleys).
Prices:
Free entrance.
Open Hours, Activity Hours:
Open daily, 07:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:30
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Palau Guell
Guell palace (Palau Guell) was built by Gaudi for the De Guell family. The palace is the second work
of art of Gaudi (the first was Casa Vicences), a work of art that can show how much Gaudi looks for
new ideas in its architecture works. In the design stage, Gaudi had to deal with problems like the
small area that was intended for the palace and with the need to combine between a residence place and
a place for the many visitors arrived to it. The palace was built during 1886-1890. The family lived in
the palace continuously from 1890 until the beginning of the civil war at 1936. During the civil war big
damage was caused to the palace. After the war the palace stood desolate for few years and in 1945 it was
delivered to Barcelona's municipality and since 1982 it serves as museum. In 1984 the structure was announced
by UNESCO as a world wide inheritance site.
Structure description:
The unique arched entrance to the structure enables the carriages to enter into the house,
enables the passengers to get down in the main entrance to the structure and enables the carriages to
enter the basements where they were able to turn around and go back to the entrance to take more passengers.
The structure is built in the architecture modernist style.
The structure has a special entrance, an entrance that leads the visitors into reception rooms that with
small windows in them that enables the house owners to watch the guests without they can notice it.
The dining hall ceiling is full of holes and small windows in them, a thing that looks like stars in the sky.
In the structure the impressive family section can be notice as the main section in the house, section that
used as a chapel and as concert hall. More at the family section there are marble pillars, wood ceilings,
special paintings, wall light made of ivory and expansive furniture.
Address:
Nou de la Rambla 35
How to go to Palau Guell?
Palau Guell is located in the center of the old city.
Metro: Line 3 (Green), get off at Liceu station. Get out from the station and after La Rambla #41
turn right to the street where Palau Guell is located.
Open Hours, Activity Hours:
Monday-Saturday, 10:00-14:00 and 16:00-20:00.
Closed on Sundays.
Notes:
- Visiting Palau Guell is by guided tour only.
- No photos allowed during the tours.
- Since 2005 there are renovations in the building.
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Casa Mila
Casa Mila known also as “La Pedrera” – “The quarry” is a building stretched on a
wide street corner in Barcelona. The building was built by the architect Gaudi in the years 1906-1910
for Roger Segimon de Mila.
The structure was announced by UNESCO as a world wide inheritance site.
Structure description:
The structure is an apartment building with four floors in it. The main characteristic of the
structure is the fact that it has no straight lines in it. The bent structure reminds sea
waves or sand dunes and the balconies banisters made of iron remind seaweeds.
During the building time, the people of Barcelona were scorning at the building and they named
it with the name: “The quarry”, name that is familiar till these days.
The structure is an example to the unique modernist style developed by Gaudi and it served as
a model for other structures that were built later on.
Casa Mila Today:
Today, the building also serves for residence. The upper floor of the building was restored and
it looks as it looked when it was founded. The attic serves as a museum displaying the history
of the architectural style of Gaudi. Visitors are allowed to go to the unique roof of the building.
How to go to Casa Mila?
The building is located in Passeig de Gracia 92 in the Eixample region in the city.
Metro: Green line, get off at Passeig de Gracia station.
Price:
The entrance fee to the museum is 9 Euro per person.
The price includes a tour in the attic, the roof and the 20th century apartment.
It also includes earphones with explanations in English.
Casa Mila Photos:
Casa Mila photos.
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Font Montjuic
The Font Montjuic (Magic Fountain) is located in Plaza Espanya, on the top of Montjuic hill,
in the stairs square, in front of the national palace itself.
The fountain was designed by Carles Buigas.
It was designed and built in one year by 3,000 workers, who built it for the 1929 universal exhibition.
A boulevard, with not less than 88 small fountains from its two sides, is leading to
the fountain itself, in which the “Magic Fountain” show is taking place.
The fountain combines elements of water, colorful lights and music.
The fascinating show is being activated by a computer, controlling the flexible water
hoses in different movement and configuration, the lights and the accompany music.
The springing water, the flashing lights and lovely music are indeed fascinating show.
How to go to Font Montjuic?
Metro: Line 3 (Green) and Line 1 (Red), get off Espanya station.
Buses: 27,30,50,57,157
Activity Hours:
Font Montjuic is active only in the evenings.
The days and hours of activity of the fountain depend on the season.
Summer (May-September): Sunday-Thursday, 20:00-24:00
Winter (October-April): Friday-Saturday, 19:00-21:00
The show is taking place several times each evening, every half an hour, and last 10 minutes.
Website:
For more info see the
Font Montjuic
website.
Notes:
- It is recommended to arrive one hour before all the tourist are arriving in order to catch a good place in front of the fountain.
- Ask for the shows timetable ahead in order to be able to plan your timetable.
- Don’t miss !
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Plaza d'Espanya
Plaza Espanya is a big and beautiful plaza located in the bottom of the
Montjuic hill.
In the past the plaza was used for the execution took place in the city, until 1715 when the
gallows was moved to
Ciutadella Park.
In 1929, towards the universal exhibition took place in Barcelona, the plaza was renovated
and it was inaugurated just before the exhibition opening.
In the center of the plaza there is a big and glorious fountain –
Font Montjuic (Magic Fountain).
Some of the buildings surrounding the plaza were built originally to serve as hotels in order
to house the exhibitions visitors, and also today some are still serving as hotels.
In the north edge of the plaza there is a white bricks structure built in 1900 in order
to serve as the
bullfight
arena of the city, and today serves as shopping center due to the
fact that the bullfight culture did not strike roots in Catalonia.
The area behind the arena was in the past area of the municipal slaughterhouse, into which the
bulls were lead after the bullfight. In 1980 the area of this municipal slaughterhouse was
changed to be today's Joan Miro Park.
In the years passed since the universal exhibition ended till today, many changes were done
in the plaza, but till today, it preserve the two weird towers located in the entrance to the exhibition area.
Exhibitions and fairs hosted by the city are taking place in this place also today, and the
two towers are part of the entrance to the site.
The towers were built in 1929 towards the universal exhibition, from red bricks, according
the model of the bells towers in the San Marco plaza, in Venice.
The towers are 47 meters height and look a little bit bizarre: on the top of each one of them
there is a flag of Christian temple and a sharpened pyramid above it.
From the towers and further there is a green wide avenue called "Avinguda de la Reina Maria Christina".
This is some kind of a garden – avenue with flowing water in different levels looks like small waterfalls,
and it is leading towards Montjuic hill and the magic fountain in there.
How to go to Plaza Espanya?
Metro: Line 3 (Green) and Line 1 (Red), get off at Espanya station
Buses: 27,30,50,57,157
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Placa Reial (Royal plaza)
Placa Reial is a spacious plaza, with homogenous fronts for all the buildings around it,
surrounded with neo-classic buildings built during 1848 – 1859.
The plaza was built the 19th century on top of ruined monastery stood there before.
The high palms that are planted in the square give the place exotic beauty.
The plaza is full with coffee shops, restaurants and bars, and because of that it is full
of people. Today it is know as a place of active nightlife with lots of bars, restaurants and dance clubs.
In the heart of the plaza there is a nice fountain with two streets light designed by Gaudi
(his first ordered work in Barcelona).
Peddlers and shoeblacks sitting around the plaza are adding to the special atmosphere.
Every Sunday morning a stamp and coins market is taking place.
Warning:
In the late night hours the place is full with pickpocket and thieves.
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Casa Batiio
Casa Batiio is a building in Barcelona built in the modernist style. The building is named as
“House of Bones” (Casa dels ossos) or “Dragon House” due to its shape.
Casa Batiio was designed by Gaudi, and was built in the years 1905-1907.
Originally the house was built for the Batiio family, a family that already owned several houses
in the best region of the city. The building was actually renovated by Gaudi for the Batiio
family that lived in the first floor in that building.
In 2005, the structure was announced by UNESCO as a world wide inheritance site.
Building description:
Gaudi’s wish was to light naturally the first floor in which the Batiio family lived in.
For that reason Gaudi planed wide balconies that will be able to light maximally the inner
spaces of the house due to there shape.
The building is decorated naturally in the modernist building style and covered with orange,
blue and green mosaic flagstones.
The structure chimney and its roof are curved and give it a “dragon” shape.
How to go to Casa Batiio?
The building is located in Passeig de Gracia 43 and it is part of a group of buildings named
Block of Discord (Manzana de la Discardia) in the Eixample region in the city.
Metro: Green line, get off at Passeig de Gracia station.
Price:
Entrance fee is 17 Euro.
Casa Batiio Photos:
Casa Batiio photos.
Website:
For more info see the
Casa Batiio
website.
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Barri Gotic
Read all about Barri Gotic in
General & Useful info on Barcelona
page.
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