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Barcelona Spain Casa Milà- La pedrera

2011-10-20T11:29:00.000-07:00

La pedrera in Barcelona design of the Spanish surrealist Antoni Gaudí, Casa Milà Barcelona is an apartment building with a fanciful aura. Wavy walls made of rough-chipped stone suggest fossilized ocean waves, while doors and windows look like they are dug out of sand. A comical array of chimney stacks dances across the roof.

Barcelona Park Güell

2011-06-20T11:05:00.000-07:00

Park Güell is an urban park in the north of the Barcelona district of Gràcia, designed by the great Antoni Gaudí, who planned and directed the construction of the park from 1900 to 1914 for Eusebi Güell as a luxury villa, where 60 houses for the richest families of the Barcelona bourgeoisie would be built.

Barcelona Carrer del Bisbe

2011-04-20T11:24:00.000-07:00

The Carrer del Bisbe in Barcelona (Bisbe Street) is one of the charming narrow streets surrounding the famous Gothic Cathedral of Barcelona

Top 5 Attractions and Tours in Barcelona

2011-02-21T09:57:00.000-08:00

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Holy Family
Address: Calle Mallorca - 08034
Subway: Sagrada Familia
Admission: € 8

This is a huge world-famous cathedral designed by Antonio Gaudi. The building is under construction since 1882 (that's right, since 1882!) And, according to statistics, only be completed in 30 years. The Holy Family is by far the most popular tourist attraction in Barcelona and will leave you mouth open! The details of the building are impressive, as well as its impressive architecture.

Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village)
Address: Avda. Marques de Comillas
Admission: 8.50 euros
Metro: Espanya (Green Line and Red Line)

This Barcelona attraction is a small Spanish-style villa with sections that mimic the architecture of different parts of Spain.
Poble Espanyol is also home to several craft shops where you can see some artifacts typically Catalans and Spaniards.
The famous flamenco show "Tablao de Carmen" takes place there, which makes this one of the most famous attractions of Barcelona.

L'Aquarium Barcelona
Address: Moll d'Espanya, Port Vell
Admission: Between 10 and 15 euros
Subway: Drassanes (Green Line, L3)

The Aquarium of Barcelona is in the port city, which only adds to the charm of the place. Perfect for those who are traveling with children or like to see sea creatures!

La Pedrera - Casa Mila
Address: La Pedrera, Provence, 261-265, 08008
Admission: 9.50 Euros
Metro: Diagonal (Green Line, L3) and (Blue Line, L5)

This is another Gaudi creation that dominate the landscape of Barcelona. The building was called Casa Mila but nowadays it is known as La Pedrera. Gaudi always made sure to participate in the construction of their projects and you will notice the features that are hallmark of the master, as the bricks and ceramics colored wavy.

Parc Guell
Address: Travessera de Dalt
Admission: Free

With a breathtaking view of Barcelona's , the Parc Guell was designed to be a secret retreat for the city rich and famous , before being transformed into a public park. On top of a hill, the park is the perfect location for those who want to walk while enjoying the beautiful view of the city.
A great place to sit and have a drink or eat something, since the park has restaurants and cafes, and beautiful gardens.

Barcelona hdr pictures

2010-10-17T22:50:00.000-07:00

Barcelona hdr pictures

Barcelona - Plaza Real

La Sagrada familia

Monjuic Palau national

Gaudí Parque Guel

La Sagrada Família

2010-04-20T11:00:00.000-07:00

La Sagrada Família is a massive Roman Catholic basilica under construction in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Construction began in 1882 and its formal title is Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família. Antoni Gaudí worked on the project for over 40 years, devoting the last 15 years of his life entirely to this endeavour. On the subject of the extremely long construction period, Gaudí is said to have joked, "My client is not in a hurry." After Gaudí's death in 1926 in Barvelona, work continued under the direction of Domènech Sugranyes until interrupted by the Spanish Civil War in 1935.

Barcelona harbour

2009-09-24T11:11:00.000-07:00

View from Barcelona harbour

Bauhaus in Barcelona

2009-02-20T10:55:00.000-08:00

Mies van der Rohe's building for German Pavilion in Barcelona Expo 1929

FC Barcelona

2008-02-20T10:37:00.000-08:00

BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 19: Lionel Messi (#19) of Barcelona celebrates his second goal with his teammates during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between Barcelona and Lyon at the Camp Nou stadium on September 19, 2007 in Barcelona.

Barça. More the a soccer club. A flag from all the country

Barcelona Formula 1

2008-02-20T10:25:00.000-08:00

Feb 03 2008
BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 03: The Toro Rosso team practice their pit stops during Formula One Testing at the Circuit de Catalunya on February 3, 2008 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) ©2008 Getty Images

F1 Testing

2008-02-19T08:22:00.000-08:00

BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 03: Jenson Button of Great Britain and Honda exits his pit garage in the new Honda RA108 during Formula One Testing at the Circuit de Catalunya on February 3, 2008 in Barcelona, Spain.

Overhead In Barcelona

2008-02-19T08:16:00.000-08:00

An overhead view of passers-by in a Barcelona street Spain, 1992.