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Plaza de Catalunya
Plaça de CatalunyaThe main transportation hub of the city!
Avinguda de Francesc Cambó, 12
Pharmacy / Chemist just a few meters / feet from the apartment
Shopping
One of the best shopping streets in all of Spain with one of the highest prices per square meter in the country!
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Avinguda del Portal de l'Àngel
Avinguda del Portal de l'ÀngelOne of the best shopping streets in all of Spain with one of the highest prices per square meter in the country!
The largest department store chain in all of Spain, you will find EVERYTHING at El Corte Inglés, but you will also pay a premium!
Carrer de Fontanella, 3
3 Carrer de FontanellaThe largest department store chain in all of Spain, you will find EVERYTHING at El Corte Inglés, but you will also pay a premium!
Sightseeing
Although filled with tourists, it's worth walking down La Rambla and checking out the world-famous street performers at least once in your lifetime! Just don't grab a bite to eat here!
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La Rambla
75 La RamblaAlthough filled with tourists, it's worth walking down La Rambla and checking out the world-famous street performers at least once in your lifetime! Just don't grab a bite to eat here!
One of the few UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the city, and for good reason! This concert hall is one of the greatest examples of Modernist architecture and the Catalan Rebirth movement.
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Palau de la Música Catalana
4-6 C/ Palau de la MúsicaOne of the few UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the city, and for good reason! This concert hall is one of the greatest examples of Modernist architecture and the Catalan Rebirth movement.
This 14th Century church is one of my favorite in the city for its voluminous and imposing interior! It is an outstanding example of Catalan Gothic, with an unusual unity and purity of style.
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Basilica ng Santa Maria del Mar
1 Plaça de Santa MariaThis 14th Century church is one of my favorite in the city for its voluminous and imposing interior! It is an outstanding example of Catalan Gothic, with an unusual unity and purity of style.
The Palau de la Generalitat is the "White House" of Catalunya and houses the President of Catalunya. The building is remarkable and contains columns from the ancient city of Troy!
Plaça de Sant Jaume, 4
The Palau de la Generalitat is the "White House" of Catalunya and houses the President of Catalunya. The building is remarkable and contains columns from the ancient city of Troy!
The Town Hall of Barcelona housing the Mayor's office directly across from the Palau de la Generalitat on the beautiful Plaça Sant Jaume!
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Barcelona Plan it
1 Pl. de Sant JaumeThe Town Hall of Barcelona housing the Mayor's office directly across from the Palau de la Generalitat on the beautiful Plaça Sant Jaume!
The beautiful square housing the seats of government for both Catalunya and the city of Barcelona!
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Plaça Sant Jaume
Plaça de Sant JaumeThe beautiful square housing the seats of government for both Catalunya and the city of Barcelona!
This Catalan-Gothic 14th century church has one of the largest Rose Windows in all of Europe, with an impressive 10 meters in diameter. Its unique octagonal bell tower overpowers its surrounding!
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Basilica ng Santa Maria del Pi
7 Plaça del PiThis Catalan-Gothic 14th century church has one of the largest Rose Windows in all of Europe, with an impressive 10 meters in diameter. Its unique octagonal bell tower overpowers its surrounding!
A must-see for any art lover! The Picasso Museum is housed in five adjoining medieval palaces and has one of the most extensive collections of artworks (over 3,500!) from Picasso!
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Museo ni Picasso
15-23 Carrer de MontcadaA must-see for any art lover! The Picasso Museum is housed in five adjoining medieval palaces and has one of the most extensive collections of artworks (over 3,500!) from Picasso!
This tree-lined square marks the start of the Eixample district with its beautiful octogonal blocks and modernist archiecture! One of the most elegant neighborhoods in the city!
Plaça Urquinaona
Plaça d'UrquinaonaThis tree-lined square marks the start of the Eixample district with its beautiful octogonal blocks and modernist archiecture! One of the most elegant neighborhoods in the city!
The 13th Century Cathedral of Barcelona is a site to behold! Although not as famous as the Sagrada Familia Basilica, it is very imposing! It's where the Pope stayed when he visited Barcelona in 2010!
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Katedral ng Barcelona
s/n Pla de la SeuThe 13th Century Cathedral of Barcelona is a site to behold! Although not as famous as the Sagrada Familia Basilica, it is very imposing! It's where the Pope stayed when he visited Barcelona in 2010!
The Archdeacon's House was the residence of the clergy from the 12th century onwards, and was connected to the dean's residence in the early 16th century with a beautiful Renaissance-style courtyard!
Casa de l'Ardiaca
1 Carrer de Santa LlúciaThe Archdeacon's House was the residence of the clergy from the 12th century onwards, and was connected to the dean's residence in the early 16th century with a beautiful Renaissance-style courtyard!
This beautiful square in the middle of the Gothic Quarter reflects the medieval cemetery it was built upon. It's surrounded by Renaissance-style buildings and the 18th century Sant Felip Neri church!
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Plaza ng Sant Felip Neri
Plaça de Sant Felip NeriThis beautiful square in the middle of the Gothic Quarter reflects the medieval cemetery it was built upon. It's surrounded by Renaissance-style buildings and the 18th century Sant Felip Neri church!
The city's rich history is not only limited to Christians, it has a remarkable Jewish history as well, starting in the 11th century. Most of it centers around El Call, the medieval Jewish Quarter!
Carrer de l'Arc de Sant Ramon del Call
Carrer de l'Arc de Sant Ramon del CallThe city's rich history is not only limited to Christians, it has a remarkable Jewish history as well, starting in the 11th century. Most of it centers around El Call, the medieval Jewish Quarter!
This 2,000 year old Roman Temple is a hidden treasure of Barcelona commonly missed by most visitors to the city. It is the pièce de résistance of the city's rich Roman history!
Carrer del Paradís, 10
This 2,000 year old Roman Temple is a hidden treasure of Barcelona commonly missed by most visitors to the city. It is the pièce de résistance of the city's rich Roman history!
This street is named after the Patron Saint of Barcelona, a 3rd century Christian martyr who was tortured at a tender age on this very street for which she is named after!
Baixada de Santa Eulàlia
This street is named after the Patron Saint of Barcelona, a 3rd century Christian martyr who was tortured at a tender age on this very street for which she is named after!
This "King's Square" is one of my favorite parts of the entire city of Barcelona, and houses the former residence of the Catalan Counts from the 13th century!
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Plaça del Rei
Plaça del ReiThis "King's Square" is one of my favorite parts of the entire city of Barcelona, and houses the former residence of the Catalan Counts from the 13th century!
Named after local hero the Count of Barcelona Ramon Berenguer and housing a statue of him in his honor, this square is overlooked by a section of the original Roman Wall dating from the 4th Century!
Plaza de Ramon Berenguer el Gran
Plaça de Ramon Berenguer el GranNamed after local hero the Count of Barcelona Ramon Berenguer and housing a statue of him in his honor, this square is overlooked by a section of the original Roman Wall dating from the 4th Century!
This imposing all-brick triumphal arch was built in the 19th century for the 1888 Barcelona World Fair and frames the beautiful tree-lined Passeig de Lluís Companys!
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Arko ng Tagumpay ng Barcelona
Passeig de Lluís CompanysThis imposing all-brick triumphal arch was built in the 19th century for the 1888 Barcelona World Fair and frames the beautiful tree-lined Passeig de Lluís Companys!
One of the most important buildings in Barcelona, made entirely of iron, and now exhibiting the recently discovered 18th century ruins that were found underneath!
Carrer del Comerç, 2
One of the most important buildings in Barcelona, made entirely of iron, and now exhibiting the recently discovered 18th century ruins that were found underneath!
Essentials
The massive and famous “Santa Caterina” Fresh Food Market that’s been running since the 19th century is at your door step!
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Mercado ng Santa Caterina
16 Av. de Francesc CambóThe massive and famous “Santa Caterina” Fresh Food Market that’s been running since the 19th century is at your door step!
This famous 13th century market is one of the most touristy spots in the city but worth a look to buy some fresh food!
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Hostal Boqueria
100-1 La RamblaThis famous 13th century market is one of the most touristy spots in the city but worth a look to buy some fresh food!
Avinguda de Francesc Cambó, 14
Grocery Store just a few meters / feet from the apartment.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the most beautiful parks in the city, housing the Catalan Parliament, and an amazing fountain designed in part by a young Gaudi. Great for picnics! You can hire row boats on the pond as well!
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Ciutadella Park
21 Passeig de PicassoOne of the most beautiful parks in the city, housing the Catalan Parliament, and an amazing fountain designed in part by a young Gaudi. Great for picnics! You can hire row boats on the pond as well!
Drinks & Nightlife
Site of medieval jousting and now one of the most fashionable parts of the city filled with countless bars and restaurants all around!
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Passeig del Born
Passeig del BornSite of medieval jousting and now one of the most fashionable parts of the city filled with countless bars and restaurants all around!
For those wishing to take advantage of Barcelona's relaxed views on Cannabis, this is one of the best "coffee shops" reminiscent of the ones found in Amsterdam.
Kush AccB
For those wishing to take advantage of Barcelona's relaxed views on Cannabis, this is one of the best "coffee shops" reminiscent of the ones found in Amsterdam.
Food Scene
This beautiful Royal Plaza modeled after Napoleonic French residential squares is the only square in the city that was designed as a complete unit, with buildings and all.Great place to eat al fresco!
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Plaça Reial
1 Plaça ReialThis beautiful Royal Plaza modeled after Napoleonic French residential squares is the only square in the city that was designed as a complete unit, with buildings and all.Great place to eat al fresco!
Lots of very good restaurants to choose from, including Argentine Steaks, Italian, and more!
Carrer de la Princesa, 53
Lots of very good restaurants to choose from, including Argentine Steaks, Italian, and more!
Although quite small, this is one of the BEST Italian Restaurants in the entire city!
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Le Cucine de Mandarosso
4 Carrer de Verdaguer i CallísAlthough quite small, this is one of the BEST Italian Restaurants in the entire city!
One of the coziest Argentine restaurants housed in a 15th century building with all-stone walls! Super cozy, especially for dinner!
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Arcano Restaurant
10 Carrer dels MercadersOne of the coziest Argentine restaurants housed in a 15th century building with all-stone walls! Super cozy, especially for dinner!