Friday, March 9, 2012

Museo Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)

Museo Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) is definately a building that strikes out by the very first sight!
Located next to plaza Espanya and on the start of the hill of Montjuic is a very nice place to spend half day or even a whole day visiting near-by attractions as well.
It was a building build for Barcelonas international exposition at 1929 and after that is being used as Museo Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. At the bottom of this building we also have the Magic fountain a spectacular show combining water games , colors and songs. Its a very rewarding show for those who will wait to see it.
Other nearby attractions that can be combined are Pueblo Espanyol (the Spanish Village) an open air museum with buildings from all the areas of Spain combined with some restaurants cafes and traditional art shops where you can find nice handmade spanish artifacts in good prices, and The Arenas, the huge shopping mole in the heart of plaza Espanya , a very interesting building as it used to be a bullfight arena renovated and remodeled to a shopping mole.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Barcelona : Las Ramblas

Probably the most famous spot of Barcelona, Las Ramblas is one of the most walked on pedestrian streets.
Starting from plaza Catalunya it stretches down towards the sea and the statue of Colombus, just a little bit more than a kilometer in distance, making it a very popular destination for your walks.
You will pass by the "Canaletes" on the beginning of Rambla , several kiosks, small shops selling ice creams, wafles and tradicional catalan sweets , flower shops , street artists the famous Boqueria, Liceu, placa Reial... the list is just endless! Every corner is a new discovery either for your eyes or your tongue !
Enjoy your walk on the Rambla!













Here its a song from Manu Chao that really brings me in my mind the Ramblas when I hear it..Enjoy!


Sunday, February 19, 2012

Montjuic : Olympic stadium


Montjuic is a hill at the start of the city of Barcelona, when you enter the city from the airport. Its a very nice place with idylic parcs , magnificent view of the city of Barcelona , variaty of museums and of course it was also the place where the 1992 Summer olympic games

The Olympic stadium was extensively refurbished and renamed the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, the 65,000-seat stadium saw the opening and closing ceremonies and hosted the athletic events. Around it the Anella Olímpica (the "Olympic Ring") of sporting venues was built, including the Palau Sant Jordi
The olympic anthem was a song by catalan singer Montserrat Caballe and Rock star Freddy Mercury . Enjoy it!

Friday, February 17, 2012

Carnival in Barcelona and Sitges!

What does Carnival bring to your mind? Brazil?
Nooooooooo! BARCELONA and SITGES is the right answer!!

Carnival in Barcelona is a nice oportunity to have fun and whole night parties.
There are also too many other activities like the arrival of the Carnival King on Jueves Ladero (Dirty Thursday) following by small parades along the city. Main Events and parties are around Born area, Gracia and Sants.
Its a nice time wether you are single, couple or family.


For even bigger parties we suggest you to follow the big Carnival feast on Sitges!
 A city about 15Klm away from Barcelona with more than 100 years of tradition of Carnival celebrations and more than 4000 people parading ! ! ! In Sitges all the city is on party mood several days before the actual start of the carnival and they just seem to never stop celebrating!

will you miss all this fun?

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Gothic Barcelona




The Gothic Quarter , or Barri Gòtic in Catalan is the “Heart” of the city of Barcelona . Many of the buildings in this area date back to medieval era giving you a feeling that the time stands still in this area. 


Take your time to explore the narrow streets of Gothic Quarter. Most of them will end up to nice big squares with so beautiful buildings arround you that every step into them will take your breath away! 

                                   


Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Romantic Barcelona

If Romance is what you are looking for then, you don't have to wait until next year's Valentine's Day.
Barcelona is one of the most Romantic Cities in the whole world.
Weather you are planning your honeymoon, a romantic gataway or just a romantic mini break, Barcelona is definately the place to visit!
Enjoy your romantic strolls in the Beach, in Gothic square, in the parks...Everywhere!


http://www.excursionscatalunya.com/

Monday, February 13, 2012

Park Güell





Amazing Landscaping , buildings that just popped out from some fairytale , the most famous lizzard of Barcelona together with one of the most breathtaking panoramic view of the city of Barcelona, compose the famous Park Güell. 
Another Wonder designed by Antonio Gaudi! A place noone should miss !