Tips 1 - 10 of 10 Barcelona Things to Do
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Still under construction since 1882... Sagrada Família is the most famous work of Gaudí, to which it devoted all its life.
As works are stil in progerss, some areas cannot be visited for reasons of safety. You could visit: the frontage of the Nativity, the frontage of Passion and an elevator takes you up to an height of 70 meters. To go up higher it is necessary to follow on foot. From there you could have a bird's eye view on the masterwork. Inside the church visit the central nave, the transept and sectors of the cloisters and underground visit the crypt and the museum.
If work continues at the same rate/rhythm, the church could be finished in 20-25 years.
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Phone: 93 207 30 31
Address: Carrer de Mallorca 401
Directions: Metro: Line 2 or 5 Station: SagradaFamilia
Website: http://www.sagradafamilia.org
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Tibidabo: Tibidabo Funicular
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The Tibidabo funicular railway was inaugurated on 29 October 1901 and became the first funicular railway in Spain.
The funicular operates on a line 1152 metres long with grades of up to 25.7% and a vertical ascent of 278.3 metres. The funicular railway was originally only a single track, with a passing siding halfway up. In 1922, in anticipation of the forthcoming Barcelona Universal Exhibition of 1929, the number of railcars was doubled. The installations were entirely remodelled between 1958 and 1960 to meet the gradual increase in demand. However, service was reduced as from 1995, owing to the financial problems of the owners, PATSA.
Transport by cable car from the stop for the Blue Tram at the pl. Dr Andreu to the . The Tibidabo funicular railway currently covers the route between Plaça del Doctor Andreu (at the end of Avinguda del Tibidabo) and Plaça del Tibidabo (Tibidabo Amusement Park), and links with the Tramvia Blau. The route, which took 9 minutes to cover in 1901, is now covered in 6 minutes.
Schedule:
In January, February, April, October, November and December, the funicular railway will operate only when the amusement park is open. The rest of the year, the funicular railway will operate on specific days, even when the amusement park is closed.
Frequency: Every 30 minutes.
Fare:
Ticket: one way or return: 2,00 euros / round trip: 3,00 euros
Pensioners: one way or return; 1,50 euros / round trip: 2,00 euros
School groups: one way or return: 1,50 euros / round trip: 2,00 euros
Observations:
Bicycles can be taken aboard the Tibidabo funicular at any time.
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Address: Collserola Mountain
Directions: Grey Metro Line, then Blue extension to Funicular del Tibidabo.
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The Plaça d'Espanya was urbanised in 1929, the year of the Universal Exhibition held in Barcelona.
The imposing fountain in the centre, with its three bronze sculptures representing trade, industry and shipping, are by Josep Maria Jujol, a versatile artist and invaluable associate of Gaudí's.
The two Venetian towers, which flank the Avenida Maria Cristina, mark the entrance of the trade-fair site which is overlooked by the majestic Palau Nacional, home to the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC). You can get to the museum easily on foot using the convenient escalators. From there you will enjoy an extraordinary view of the whole city from many spots on the mountain.
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Address: Avingudade la Reina María Cristina
Directions: Metro: Espanya
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The Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya is one of the most important museums in Catalonia. The MNAC is a must-see and brings together one of the most important museum collections of Romanesque art in the world. The museum also has outstanding collections of Gothic, Renaissance and baroque art. As if that wasn't enough, there is always an extremely interesting temporary exhibition to see. From the Palau Nacional building, which is the museum's headquarters, built for the 1929 International Exhibition, you can enjoy one of the most glorious views of the city, with the trade fair precinct and the Magic Fountain in the foreground, which offers a night-time sound and light show.
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Phone: 93 622 03 60
Address: Palau Nacional. Parc de Montjuïc
Directions: Monjuïc district. Metro 'Espanya'
Website: http://www.mnac.es
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The Olympic Ring on Montjuïc was the nerve centre of the 1992 Games and the most important of the city's four Olympic sites. It provided the setting for some of the most thrilling moments of that magic summer, when Barcelona became the world capital of sport and co-existence. The Ring showcases the refurbished Stadium, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the Games and the athletics competitions; the Palau Sant Jordi, a marvel of design and technology by the Japanese architect Isozaki; the imposing white structure of the communications tower; the headquarters of the INEFC or Sports University, and the Picornell swimming pools. If you fancy a swim, go ahead. They're open to the public.
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Address: Montjuic
Directions: The hill to the south.
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Built mainly during the 14th century, it contains three naves and a transept, and side chapels between the buttresses. It also houses a crypt dedicated to Santa Eulàlia. The cloister, built between 1350 and 1448, can be entered from the outside through the Pietat gateway. The Cathedral's façade was originally designed at the end of the 19th century, following the lines of the 1408 Romanesque & gothic model.
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Phone: 933151554
Address: Plaça de la Seu
Directions: Barri Gotic. Metro: Lines 1 and 3 (Catalunya Station) and Lines 2 and 4 (Urquinaona Station.)
Website: http://www.catedralbcn.org
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Tours: Enjoy the Port by sea...
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The final stretch of La Rambla reaches the sea in a happy encounter with the waters of the Mediterranean. A ride in the lift to the top of the Mirador de Colom is one of them, as its circular viewing gallery affords breathtaking views of the entire city. You could also visit to the Museu Marítim, housed in the splendid Gothic building of the Royal Shipyards, where you can see a life-size replica of John of Austria's flagship used at the Battle of Lepanto. Moreover, taking a pleasure-boat ride on the "Golondrinas" or the modern Catamaran Orsom, is an experience which is as appealing as it is relaxing.
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Website: http://www.lasgolondrinas.com/index-ang.html
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Parc Guell: Gaudí's architecture in garden form
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This park, a Worid Heritage Site, is named after Gaudí's great patron, Count Eusebi Güell. Although initially planned as a residencial garden city in the English style (hence the name "Park"), the initiative was unsuccessful and only one showhouse was built, like the one which was Gaudí's home and today houses the museum devoted to the architect. Finally, Güell donated the park to the Municipal Council in 1923 and since then it has belonged to the municipality and been a unique public park enjoying a prime location. Nowhere else so successfully integrates Gaudí's work into nature: his main source of inspiration.
A mobile-phone audio tour is available.
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Phone: 93-317-39-740
Address: Carrer d'Olot 7, Vallcarca, Gràcia, 08024
Directions: Metro; line 3. Lesseps Station, then follow the street signs.
Website: http://www.bcn.es/parcsijardins
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aussirose Mon Nov 6, 2006 22:02 UTC
Heya Patrick. Enjoyed a rummage through your Barcelona pages mate :o) Didn't know Gaudi got run over by a tram? Interesting. Cheers, Ann :o) | Kuznetsov_Sergey Mon Jul 17, 2006 09:23 UTC
Nice to meet you, Patrick, at your Barcelona-page! I had marvelous impressions in this city on april. Your page remind me something what I'd seen and caused to see what I'd missed (Sagrat Cor). Thanks! | FletteMette Sun Apr 2, 2006 08:19 UTC
Nice Barcelona page - it's been almost ten years since I was here, need to go back...:o) ~Mette, currently in Sharm el Sheikh:o) | jo104 Thu Mar 23, 2006 10:01 UTC
Good Barcelona tips - hope I can visit here soon |
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