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Santa Maria del Mar
Santa Maria del Mar in the Gothic Quarter was built in the 14th and is's a great example of catalan gothic architecture. The simple and cold looking inside is contrasting with many colourful stained glass windows. It has a great acoustics which makes the religious place a great site not only for religious concerts but also jazz, classics and oriental music.
Address: Placa Santa Maria 1
Directions: Barrio Gotico
The interior patio of Museo Picasso
Picasso Museum was inaugurated in 1963 in the Aguilar Gothic palace in Montcada street, 15. Then another 4 palaces were added so now the museum houses a really vast collection chronologically showing the history of Picasso's art creation. Picasso Museum is one of those opened before artist's death and a large part of present collection comes from the donation that Picasso himself made in 1970.
Many of Picasso's works represent Barcelona as this is where he lived, where he studied, where he worked, where he had his studios and also, this must be the best place to show his life and art.
The entrance fee is 6,00 € and be prepared for about 30 minutes waiting to get in.
Address: Casa del Baro de Castellet, Montcada, 15-23
Directions: Metro: 'Jaume I',Barri Gotic
Phone: 93 319 63 10
Website: http://www.museupicasso.bcn.es
Parc Guell
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Montcada Street
There are some beautiful charming corners in Barrio Gotico. Montcada is one of the them, a long narrow street with best preserved buildings and a view of a palm tree at its end. This is also where Museum of Picasso is located.
Another amazing place is Plaza Real, with the street lamps designed by Antonio Gaudi and rows of palm trees.
Well, these are the must sees but walk the side less crowded streets to find the real pearls of charming Barrio Gotico.
Patio
The side entrance to the Cathedral leads throgh a beautiful gothic patio with palm trees, little ponds and fountains.
Address: Plaça de la Seu
Directions: Barri Gotic. Metro: Lines 1 and 3 (Catalunya Station) and Lines 2 and 4 (Urquinaona Station.)
Phone: 933151554
Website: http://www.catedralbcn.org
Address: Avingudade del Marquès de l'Argentera
Directions: On the edge of Ribera district. Near Barri Gothic, Cathedral Seu and Port Vell.
Website: http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/
On the roof of Miro museum
Fundacion Juan Miro...
Address: Plaza de Neptú
Directions: Parc de Montjuïc s/n Bus 50 (stops in the Plaça Universitat). Also Funicular de Montjuïcs/n
Phone: (34) 934.439.470
Website: http://www.bcn.fjmiro.es
Boqueria
Boqueria is the most varied and busiest market in Barcelona. It's just right off Ramblas and you can find any fruit, sea food, meat or cheese you can imagine here.
Directions: Off Ramblas in it's upper part, coming from the sea on the left
Sardana in front of the Cathedral
The construction of the cathedral started in XIIIth century and finished in the beginning of XXth century.
On saturday and sunday afternoon people gather on the square in front of the Cathedral and dance Sardana which is a local dance. It's very nice experience to see them gather and dance with such a joy.
Plaza España
Plaza España is a busy roundabout at the foot of Montjuic, right below Palacio Nacional (holding the Museum of Catalan Art - MNAC) and Font Magica (Being the great spectacle of water, sound and light).
The two 47 meter high towers originally served as the entrance to the World Exhibition which was oragnized here in 1929. Now, the International Fairs (Fira Barcelona) are still being organized here. There are exhibition pavilions all along Avenida Reina María Cristina (going from the Plaza to Palacio National) which is lined with smaller fountains and light columns looking really spectacular at night when the lights are on.
Plaza España is easily accessible with subway. This is also where most buses coming from the airport or Barcelona suburbs stop.
Directions: Sants / Montjuic
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