The best place to people watch, walk or simply relax, is 'Las Ramblas', a pedestrian street with dozens of outdoor cafes. Here you will find flower stands, book kiosks and small market stalls selling birds and small animals. You'll also find an endlessly fascinating flowing receptacle of competition-jugglers, singers, dancers, puppeteers, sidewalk artists, living statues and assorted oddballs on parade. Nearby is' Royal Square ', with plenty of bars and restaurants, and' Palau Guell, built by the Catalan architectural genius Antoni Gaudí in his undulating art-nouveau style. While in Las Ramblas and Plaza Real, be very aware of pickpockets, too. Having seen these images, Tickets for FC Barcelona football or wander the narrow streets of the Barrio Gothic, medieval Gothic quarter full of tapas bars and cafes interesting. Check out the old meeting place of Picasso, 'Els Quatre Gats', which has been renovated without losing its bohemian charm. Or go to the section of the old Barceloneta on the waterfront. This area of the working class, which was always a bit worn and shabby appearance, now packed with paella restaurants.
The new beach area, which runs from Barceloneta to the Olympic Village, is much cleaner than the old beach area. Although some people believe it has cleared considerably, it may be a wise idea to stay out of water. Fortunately, the beach itself is already a feast for the eyes (and ears), with its roaring breakers. Catalans are known for their independent spirit and sense of humor.Salvador Dali was a Catalan (and unfortunately for Catalans, he was also a supporter of the fascist regime of General Franco) and his quirky sense of humor is just one example of the region's endearing weirdness. Language is a big problem for English speakers in Barcelona and also the areas of the city. Bno signs are in English and if you do not speak Spanish (or preferably Catalan), which is better with a phrase book to guide you through everything. Even hotels that do not speak English. It comes as a surprise, because a lot of tourists are English and tourism is a big contributor to its economy.
Spring is the best time to visit Barcelona, as you can expect a temperature of around and about 20 degrees Celsius. During the summer, can get very hot and humid (30 degrees) and crowded, due to tourists and cultural events that take place in September.Barcelona will be as expensive as you want it. Warning: Barcelona is relatively rich, so prices are much higher than places elsewhere in Spain. However, restaurants are relatively cheap (at lunch time you can find a two-course meal and desert € 09.07) and a hotel, three meals and one night, count on it costs about 145 euros for two people.
The Procession of the Three Kings on January 5, opens the festivities of the year.
Carnival: Held in February, with parades and fireworks by the Colles de Dracs.
Fiesta de Sant Measure: March 03, is celebrated in the Gràcia district with a procession including the release of candy to care for children.
Fiesta de Sant Jordi (St. George): April 23 is the day rosesand books. Stalls throughout the city offer books and roses for sale.Declared World Book Day by UNESCO in 1995.
Festival de Corpus Cristi: se celebra en junio, con desfiles de gigantes y cabezudos de cabeza grande. La fuente del claustro de la Catedral es el sitio de la balla ou com tradicionales (huevo que baila).
summer solstice on the eve of Sant Joan (San Juan): • June 23, is a night of bonfires and fireworks in the squares and streets.
The festival of the Assumption: August 15, celebrated in the Gràcia area, while the neighborhood decorating the streets.
Fiestas de la Mercè, patron saint of Barcelona: September 24, this is a time of big celebrations with four days of musical performances, parades of giants and big-headed figures, fireworks, cultural and sporting events and outdoor dances in various places in the city.
Picasso Museum - This museum houses one of fthe most important collections of paintings, drawings and sketches of the early years of Pablo Picasso, especially between 1895 and 1904.His works since 1917, the year he collaborated with Diaghilev's Ballets Russes and the series Las Meninas, inspired by Velázquez's painting, are exceptional.
- Address: C. Montcada, 15-19. - Hours: Tuesday through Saturday and holidays from 10 to 8 pm, Sundays from 10 am to 3 inside pmRestaurant.
Museum of Modern Art - The Museum of Modern Art has a collection of sculptures, drawings, paintings, prints and decorative objects, home of the romantic era compositions, 19-century realist paintings, especially by Fortuny, and provides an overview of the modernist era.
- Address: Parc de la Ciutadella-la.
- Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm, Sundays and holidays from 10 am to 2:30 pm Closed Mondays.
Contemporary Art Museum - This modern building was completed in 1995 and owns works by artists from the past 40 years. Located in the heart of Barcelona, which was designed by the American Richard Meier & Partners and its references to Art Nouveau architectural style, is also a well-known for all types of skaters.
- Address: Plaza de los Angeles
- Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 12 to 20:00, Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, Sundays and holidays 10 am-3 pm
Museu Frederic Mares - This museum was founded and donated by the sculptor and collector Frederic Marès (1893-1991) in 1946, shows a series of sculptures in Spain since Roman times to the 19th century. There is also a section devoted to objects with fascinating past, including fans and power of holy water soups /, named Sentimental.
- Address: Plaça Sant Lu, 5-6.
- Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, Sundays and holidays 10 am-2 pm
City Museum of History - Exhibition of art and artifacts relating to the heritage of Barcelona as the excavated remains of ancient structures, documents, prints, etc. A very nice place for people interested in the history of Barcelona, Barcelona sample in different periods.
- Address: Plaça del Rei.
- Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm and 16:00-20:00, Sundays and public. festivos 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Gaudí House-Museum - Works of interest and memories of Antoni Gaudí shown, is located in the Parc Güell, the house was designed by Francesc Berenguer, Gaudí one architechts aid was completed in 1905 and occupied by Gaudí between 1906 and 1926. In December 1926 Probate, Gaudí ordered the house was sold and the resulting money was invested in the construction of the Sagrada Família, in 1963 he bacame a museum.
- Address: C. Olot, Parc Güell.
- Open: 10 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 6, from April to September open until 7 pm Closed on Saturdays.
Museum expiatory church of La Sagrada Familia - This small museum is one of the most visited and known in Barcelona, is in the crypt of the church of the temple and tells the story of its construction, including photographs and personal objects belonging to Gaudí.
- Address C. Mallorca, 401.
- Open: November to February 9 am-6 pm March, September and October 9 am-7 pm; rest of the year from 9 am to 8 PMOP every day.
The Catalan cuisine is well known worldwide for its variety, is a true blend of tradition and innovation that has been influenced by other cultures, is also a clear example of Mediterranean cuisine and the dishes are varied and original; Your location between sea and mountains, which gives the best results of both sites.
Its origins date back to Roman culture and since then has been influenced by Italian cuisine, French, Greek, Provencal, Arabic and Jewish cuisine is a delicious and complex.
Recent months Catalan's most famous chefs, Ferran Adrià, Santi Santamaria, Fermí Puig, Carles Gaig, Carme Ruscalleda Sergi Arola, have received very good feedback from the international press.
The use of olive oil, vegetables, pork, fish and fish products is a tradition in Barcelona, there are a variety of exquisite wines that are every day more and internationally respected, regular plates are "rossejats" " esqueixada "," sausage beans with him, "etc. Among the desserts with honey and cream cheese Catalan excellent and popular.
Traditional dishes:
Vegetables: EscalivadaFaves CatalanaCalçots style
Meat and fish: FricandóButifarra mongetesMar with i MuntanyaEsqueixada tomàquet i amb BacallàPa embutidosEscudella Selection and Carn d'olla
Sauces: All oliSanfainaRomescoSofrito
Dessert: Coca de Sant JoanMel i matóCrema CatalanaPanellets
Wines: AlellaCatalunyaCosters of SegreEmpurdàConca of BarberàPrioratMontsantPenedèsTarragonaTerra AltaPla de Bages
Source: http://www.justbarcelona.org
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