Things to do in Barcelona
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CaixaForum in Barcelona, art for all
Housed in the old Casaramona factory, an impressive Modernist building, CaixaForum Barcelona is an essential stop for art lovers.
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Poble Espanyol, Spain in miniature
Capturing the essence of a country wasn’t an easy task, but with the Poble Espanyol, they managed it. Since 1929, they’ve been inviting visitors to take a tour of the entire country, without even leaving Barcelona.
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Barcelona Cathedral, a Neo-Gothic church steeped in legend
The Catalan capital’s cathedral—which dates from the thirteenth century, although its current façade was added in the nineteenth century—is dedicated to the martyred Saint Eulalia.
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Casa Vicens, Gaudí’s early days
The Catalan artist’s first masterpiece, declared a World Heritage Site, is a work of art that stands out from the rest of his creations due to its orientalist style.
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Torre Agbar, the launchpad for Barcelona’s technological advancement and sustainability
The famous ‘cucumber-shaped’ skyscraper, a controversial landmark since it opened in 2005, has become a classic feature of the skyline of modern-day Barcelona.
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Tapas in Barcelona: the Mediterranean in bite-size
Whilst Barcelona is most famous for sit-down meals, there are also legendary tapas bars that are well worth a visit.
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Montseny, a natural oasis near Barcelona
The Montseny massif is a special area of countryside located barely 70 kilometres from Barcelona. The perfect place for an excursion into the heart of the natural world.
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Las Arenas, the shopping centre that arose from a bullring
Centro Comercial Las Arenas is the only shopping centre in the world to have been built in an old bullring that still retains its façade and structure.
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Fira Barcelona: the world’s best showcase
Fira Barcelona in the Catalan capital is a fantastic showcase for businesses, but also for innovation and art.
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Plaça de Catalunya: the heart of Barcelona
Plaça de Catalunya is the very heart of Barcelona, through which a multitude of people pass to enjoy its shopping and leisure options.