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Inside Background
Barcelona is most famous for the architecture of Antoni Gaudi.  Gaudi had an...
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Familarise yourself with current scams, risks, advice, etc, below. But please...
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   Barcelona's early history is cloudy and unclear. With over 2,000 years of...
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Barcelona Neighbourhoods Barcelona is divided officially into districts but...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Travel Guides The Time Out Barcelona Guide by Sally Davies (Editor) (updated...
Last edited: 14 November 2008
There are numerous tourist information offices located in the city center of...
Last edited: 16 October 2007
Mild Climate     Barcelona, benefiting from its location on the Mediterranean...
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Barcelona 24-Hour Pharmacies If you are a visitor to Barcelona and you get sick...
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The University of Pompeu Fabra, indeed is a recommendable place to visit if you...
Last edited: 24 November 2009
Today's weather and a 5 day forecast for popular Barcelona resorts...
Last edited: 10 September 2008
What is Heron City? A large complex mainly used by the locals and holds a large...
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Welcome to Barcelona! Barcelona is located in the northeastern part of the...
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Many of Antoni Gaudi’s amazing works are to be found in Barcelona. But there...
Last edited: 05 May 2008
Modernist Buildings in the Eixample In the late 19th century and early 20th...
Last edited: 25 January 2009
Sleep : Prestige paseo de gracia Breakfast: Francescos cafe for atmosphere and...
Last edited: 10 December 2006
This is a link to some photos of Barcelona. Barcelona Pictures
Last edited: 29 January 2007
Places with Free WiFi in Barcelona There are many places with free WiFi but for...
Last edited: 24 November 2009
Barcelona is a fascinating city and there are many things to see. This list is...
Last edited: 23 November 2009
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Inside Transportation
By plane: Barcelona airport 'El Prat' (BCN) in summer '09 new Terminal 1 was...
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Transportation in Barcelona is excellent, with public subways, buses, and...
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Barcelona has an excellent subway system that covers just about all of the...
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Taxis are plentiful in Barcelona and can be found in queues at major hotels and...
Last edited: 11 October 2009
Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord Alí-bei, 80 Tel: 902-260-606 Metro: Arc de...
Last edited: 21 May 2008
To by Renfe tickets online you can find information on this TA Insider page.
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DAY TRIPS FROM BARCELONA There are many interesting places that make an easy...
Last edited: 17 December 2009
Local train line of renfe Rodalies/Cercanias is the cheapest way from BCN...
Last edited: 13 October 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Barcelona is a modern city so there are always lots of events and festivals...
Last edited: 20 October 2008
Barcelona Zoo in Ciutadella Park. Highlight of a visit is normally the dolphin...
Last edited: 20 October 2008
One way to see Barcelona for the first time is on the 'Bus Turistic' Bus tour...
Last edited: 15 December 2009
Travel Toe offers walking tours around Barcelona - check their website of...
Last edited: 20 October 2008
Fridays and Saturdays are dominated by a cosmopolitan mix of tourists, and stag...
Last edited: 20 August 2009
What an experience, shopping in Barcelona.  Shops open during weekdays...
Last edited: 17 December 2009
FC Barcelona is Barcelona's resident football (soccer to Americans) team, and...
Last edited: 15 October 2008
Here are a few suggestions on where to go, what to see, where to eat and where...
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A walk through el Born..... Another very ancient part of Barcelona, the area...
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A Walk through the Gothic Quarter and The Ramblas   The Gothic Quarter is the...
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The Eixample - Ensanche The Eixample was largely built during the 19th and...
Last edited: 28 October 2008
Las Ramblas is the best-known landmark in Barcelona. This thriving pedestrian...
Last edited: 17 July 2008
You can for just €19 for one day or €23 for 2 consecutive days travel on the...
Last edited: 07 October 2007
Archaeological Museum (MAC) Address: Paseo Santa Madrona, 39 Tel: 934-246-577...
Last edited: 01 May 2009
Barcelona Internet Cafes Be aware that internet cafes go out of business...
Last edited: 22 October 2008
Basilica of La Merce Address: Plaza de la Merce, 1 Hours: 10 am to 1 pm, 6 pm...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
Barcelona is amongst Europe's top cities for fashion and you can find most of...
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Casa Batllo Address: Paseo de Gracia, 43 Hours: 9 am to 8 pm every day of the...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
One of 2 houses by Gaudí in Barcelona that can be toured.  truly amazing and...
Last edited: 05 August 2009
Casa Fuster Address: Passeig de Gracia, 132 Tel: 932-553-000 Website...
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Day Trip to Besalu Besalu is a small medieval village, 132 km north of...
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Day Trip to Girona Girona is the capital of the province by the same name and...
Last edited: 28 November 2007
Day Trip to Montserrat It's easy to get to the Montserrat Benedictine monastery...
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Day Trip to the Dali Museum in Figueres The Dali Museum is located in Figueres...
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Call the telephone number listed to find out what days they have the show and...
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Frederic Mares Museum Address: Plaça de Sant Iu, 5-6 Tel: 932-563-500 Hours...
Last edited: 01 May 2009
Gran Teatre del Liceu Address: La Rambla 51-59. Website: http://www.liceub...
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Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Address: St. Antoni M. Claret, 167...
Last edited: 01 May 2009
There is a renowned ice cream parlor in La Plaza Revolucion called "Heladería...
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Joan Miro Foundation Address: Montjuic Park Hours: October to June: Tuesday to...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
Montjuic's Magic Fountain Address: Plaza Carles Buigas. Schedule: Winter...
Last edited: 01 May 2009
Museu Egipci Address: Calle Valencia, 284. Hours: Monday to Saturday: 10 am to...
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  Whether you´re a big fan of boats or not, you´re gonna love the cafe of Museu...
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Museu Nacional D'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) Address: Palau Nacional, Parc de...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
Here are some not-so-happy things you should know before you go. Barcelona is a...
Last edited: 21 September 2008
A "photography tuTOURial" which runs every saturday from 2pm to 6pm. Run by...
Last edited: 27 May 2008
1.  Walk down Les Rambles and cut into the old city (Barri Gòtic). Visit the...
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Plaza de España Location: At the junction of several major streets: Gran Via de...
Last edited: 01 May 2009
Pueblo Español Address: Avenida Marquès de Comillas, 13 Website...
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Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes Address: Baixada del Monestir, 9...
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Sagrada Familia Church           ... Address: Calle Sardenya Website...
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Santa Maria del Mar Basilica Address: Plaza de Santa Maria, 1 Hours: Daily, 9...
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If you want to get familiar with Barcelona within a short time period and...
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1. Gran Via 2 Address: Avenida de la Gran via, 75 Tel: 902-301-444 Gran Via 2...
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Not for the faint hearted, skydiving should definitely be on the menu for those...
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The Cervantes Rose Garden Address: Ronda de Dalt and Avinguda Diagonal Hours...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
The Ciutadella Park Address: Avenida del Marquès de l'Argentera The Ciutadella...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
The Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat at the Plaza del Rei Address: Plaza del Rei...
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The Temple of Tibidabo Website: http://www.templo... The complete name of the...
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These are just some of the things that you can visit during the day in...
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Explore Barcelona with an audio-guided walk. Download an MP3 to your player and...
Last edited: 14 September 2008
Wine & Tasting Catalunya Bus turistic offer a ideal half day trip to visit...
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It is easy to spend a full day hopping on and off the Bus Turistic.  The...
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Classic Cocktail bar unchanged since it opened in the 1930s. (the only thing...
Last edited: 14 October 2009
Are you looking for inside information about the center of Barcelona? What to...
Last edited: 28 October 2009
The Museu de l'Erotica features a history of eroticism with paintings...
Last edited: 13 January 2008
Visited Barcelona in May 2009. W did'nt go on the regular Fat Bike tours as...
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Parc Guell Address: Carrer d'Olot The best part of this park is actually not...
Last edited: 02 May 2009
La Pedrera (Casa Mila) Address: Paseo de Gracia, 29  Hours: November to...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
It is a magnificent show and the special fountain performance is just ´wow...
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At the end of La Rambla, by the Barcelona harbor, you will find the Mirador de...
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It includes master pieces from the Romanesque to the mid-twentieth century...
Last edited: 30 August 2009
One has to buy tickets ahead of time to see the Palau de la Musica (palau means...
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Site of the Primavera Festival, the Forum is built on the site of the Camp de...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
The Picasso Museum's hours:   Tuesday to Sundays (including holidays): 10 am to...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
The most incredible view of Barcelona and getting there is really half the fun...
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Inside Dining Scene
Restaurants and cafes in Barcelona predominantly serve traditional...
Last edited: 20 December 2007
Barkeno -Typical catalan and mediterranean cuisine with high quality products...
Last edited: 10 August 2009
 "EAT" is the name of a very reasonably priced restaurant in Barcelona's World...
Last edited: 15 October 2008
A great view of the Mediterranean can be had at the restaurant called La Oca...
Last edited: 04 August 2006
Barcelona is similar to the rest of Spain in expecting families to be and eat...
Last edited: 05 August 2009
1. Shahanshah Vidre, 7. Tel: 934-126-982 2. Kashmir Sant Pau, 39. Tel...
Last edited: 20 October 2008
1. Caelum Calle Palla, 8 Tel: 933-026-993 2. Pasteleria Mauri Rambla Catalunya...
Last edited: 15 June 2008
Salads: Escalibada (with peppers and eggplants ) Esqueixada (tomato, olives...
Last edited: 15 October 2008
Chinese Restaurants in Barcelona 1. Shanghai 1930 Restaurant Calle Buenos Aires...
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These are a few suggestions of where and what to eat in Barcelona.  1.  Luz de...
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Gluten-Free Restaurants of Barcelona Gluten intolerant people are called...
Last edited: 15 August 2009
Within the Muslim religion, certain foods are allowed (halal), which are not...
Last edited: 14 August 2008
OpenCor is a chain of small convenience supermarkets that are open everyday...
Last edited: 09 August 2008
Most tapas places in Barcelona are just so-so, if not a complete rip-off when...
Last edited: 25 October 2008
 Cocina Catalan Arrós Negre - Squid or cuttlefish cooked in its own black ink...
Last edited: 20 December 2007
****Surprisingly tasty takeaway food from Maoz on La Rambla very near to...
Last edited: 02 October 2009
The place is named Bellamia, Gelateria Italiana and it is located in the old...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Classic Cocktail bar unchanged since it opened in the 1930s. (the only thing...
Last edited: 14 October 2009
Located 2 blocks from the pl Catalunya metro station. The front of the shop...
Last edited: 05 March 2009
Mediteranean/japa... food tasting menus international wine menu average price...
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More affordable Bistro type restaurant from Michelin starred Carles Gaig...
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La Lluna is at the end of a short narrow alley down the side of Hotel Nouvel on...
Last edited: 14 October 2009
can this really be a kosher name for a kosher restaurant?
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        Moll de Mestral 23-24-25 Tel: 93 221 00 12 - 93 221 11...
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I lived in Tokyo for several years, and was genuinely excited to try Shunka...
Last edited: 15 June 2009
a goup of 5 went to taller de tapas in rambla catalunya 54. service was very...
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a group of 5 went to taller de tapas this chain of restaurant mc donnalds...
Last edited: 18 October 2009
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Opened in 2005 by young chef Santi Colominas and maître d' Sandra Baliarda, it...
Last edited: 14 October 2009
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Inside Spain: For Foreign Visitors
The currency of Spain is the Euro (EUR), currently shared by 15 nations of the...
Last edited: 30 November 2008
Spain has three European land borders, two come under the Schengen zone (France...
Last edited: 30 December 2008
Dial 112 - for all emergencies 902 102 112 - for multi-lingual services...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
In many parts of Spain, particularly small towns and rural areas, older people...
Last edited: 09 October 2008
Always dial the full number as written or printed, including area code, when...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
In Spain it is common to leave 5% -10% tip for services. Locals always tip even...
Last edited: 19 June 2009
If you are paying by credit card in Spain and your home currency is not the...
Last edited: 07 May 2009
Voltage is 220V, 50 Hz (cycles). One needs to use a transformer (converter) if...
Last edited: 09 July 2008
Exchanging money in Spain is easy and follows a similar pattern to elsewhere in...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
Main-line policing in Spain is organised and managed on a national basis by the...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
Car rental is a nice option for moving around this beautiful country. It´s very...
Last edited: 01 December 2009
English to Spanish translation of words commonly seen whilst travelling by...
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