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BARCELONA,second largest city in Spain,(1990 pop.4.738.354),capital of Barcelona province and chief city of Catalonia,NE Spain,on the Mediterranean Sea.Catalonia has four provinces: Barcelona,Tarragona,Lleida and Gerona.
In this region of Spain,you'll find nice and old cities to explore as Barcelona,Gerona,Tarragona,also very good beaches along the coastline.In northern of Catalonia you can find also very good National Parks in the Pyrynees Mountains in the border with France and beautiful landscapes and small villages.
A handsome modern city,Barcelona has broad avenues,bustling traffic,and striking new buildings.The old city,with winding,narrow streets(Roman walls are still visibles),has many Historic structures,including the imposing Cathedral of Santa Eulalia(13th-15th cent.).Also notable is the church of the Sagrada Familia (begun 1882),designed by Antonio Gaudí and not finished yet.There are too many nice places to see in the city,also has some very good Museums.
In Barcelona you'll see other beautiful architecture of Antonio Gaud? as CASA BATLLO ,The Parc Guell and others.
I've been in Barcelona a few times,my last visit it was just last week,I got some relatives here and I had the chance to see them and also see the new Barcelona Forum,a new site it the city about the Forum of the Cultures will be open till October.Also I went two years ago to Barcelona in a VT meeting the first one organizated in Spain.You'll see some pictures of that trip and also many more taken just few days ago. |
|  | VT MEETING IN BARCELONA! A Barcelona meeting was held at Casa Batllo,located at Passeig the Gracia.at 6 p.m. on 22 December 2001.It was the first VT meeting organizated in Spain!.
Attendees were:
bluechromis,(Victoria) from London.
davidlop,(David),from Barcelona.
jimistador,(Javi), from Zaragoza.
DPando,(David),from Barcelona.
Arenas,(Antonio),from Alicante.
Hosell,(Manuel),from Alicante. |
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| Pros: | "Beautiful Gaudí Architecture." | | Cons: | "City a bit expensive." | | In A Nutshell: | "Much more than just Olympic Games." |
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joiwatani Sun Apr 19, 2009 13:40 UTC
Great job on your Barcelona pages. I haven't been here so these tips are very helpful...Gracias! | RedEaredPanda Mon Sep 3, 2007 05:25 UTC
Great tips and photos on Barcelona.. Can't wait to visit in November.. Thanks for sharing.. | akamine Thu Feb 15, 2007 14:25 UTC
how convenient or inconvenient to center city is this hotel? How far from the city is it? Thanks so much for the bono hotel information. I haven't checked that out yet, but will. | deecat Sun Dec 10, 2006 00:00 UTC
Wow! Quite a tour, Manuel. Makes me want to return to Barcelona, that beautiful artistic city. Lots of helpful information and interesting points. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Colorful, vivid photos to match your articulate commentary. |
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