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Barri Gotic: Wander through the crooked streets
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  • Written by vivalasteph on Sep 26, 2003
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    • The best part of the Barri Gotic is getting lost in the twists and turns, and then stumbling upon a square or a church that takes your breath away. The little (really little!) bars and cafes tucked into the old buildings make you feel like you've stepped back in time. Of course you're brought back to present day when a scooter comes racing by!

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    Barri Gotic: Have flask, will travel
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    • What could be better than a store where you bring your bottle and choose your wine barrel?

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    Museums: Museu de Carrosses Funebres
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  • Written by vivalasteph on Nov 17, 2003
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    • Yes, this is a hearse museum! It might sound odd or creepy but this is one of the most intriguing collections I've ever seen. It occupies the basement of a nondescript office building next door to the city's funerary services. You ask at reception to view the collection, wait to be escorted to a tiny elevator, then look in amazement as the door opens onto a well-designed display. There are carriages dating back to the 18th century, complete with horses and footmen, decked out in period costume, as well as photographs from the mid 19th century of the actual carriages in procession.

    Don't be timid, it is truly worth it!

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    Parks / Plazas: Arc del Triomf
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  • Written by vivalasteph on Nov 18, 2003
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    • This triumphal arch marks the entrance to the city from the Parc de la Ciutadella and was built for the 1888 Universal Exhibition. Created in the Mudejar style, the red brick glows in the sunlight, showcasing the allegorical sculptures on the frieze. It certainly makes a pleasant gateway to home with your weekend shopping!

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    Anchovy56 Fri Jan 6, 2006 20:07 UTC
     A very Happy Birthday my Boston Creme Pie and many more to come. I hope you have a blast in London.....    		Maurizioago Fri Aug 26, 2005 20:45 UTC
     What a coincidence! I discovered this nice spot. See my Barcelona intro if you like! Ciao! ....Where are you?
    aussirose Fri Jan 28, 2005 22:40 UTC
     G'day Stephanie. This place is definately on my 'must see' list. Those Gaudi buildings are fabulous!! Oh & that arch really does shine in the sun - lovely pic!! I think those cars are cute too :o) Great pages!! Cheers, Ann.    		jamiesno Sun Jan 2, 2005 02:17 UTC
     Stephanie you have a great Barcelona page. I hope to get back to Spain one day and see this city. It looks amazing and I am sure it is. Espeically the architechure and everything else that makes Spain what it is!
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