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It’s Spain's second largest city and the capital of Catalonia. The city has a wealth of unique historic architecture and has emerged as one of the most popular tourist destinations during the 1990s. |
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Barcelona Museum’s of Contemporary Art collection embraces the period from 1920-s and till nowadays. There are mostly Spanish artists represented. |
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Casa Milà, the famous building bereft of straight lines and right angles, is the last work by Gaudi, a Modernism masterpiece and a most full realisation of concept of faithfulness to Nature |
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The XIII-XIX Gothic Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia is especially notable for its roof with admirable stone gargoyles |
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The day of traditional holiday La Mercè is September, 24.But in fact citizens and guests of Barcelona celebrate it from September, 22 to 26. |
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The Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria |
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The Old city of Barcelona or “Cuitat Vella” includes El Raval, the Gothic Quarter “Barri Gotic”, El Born, and the Jewish Quarter “El Call” |
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In the center of Plaça del Portal de la Pau (which means "the Gates of the World") stands 80-meter column with statue of Columbus - one of the most famous symbols of Barselona |
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Ensemble of Placa d`Espanya, symbol of unity of Spanish nation, was built for World Fair of 1929. Serves as a main entrance to Montjuic, crowned with majestic National Palace |
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Placa Reial, a most beautiful ensemble in neoclassicism style, is favourite place of local Bohemians and the guests of the city. Graceful fountain in the center, famous lanterns by Gaudi |
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The huge Plaza de Catalunya connects medieval and modern Barselona. Round square with green lawns, fountains and numerous sculptures in the ring of dense traffic streams |
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Plaсa del Rei is the very heart of Gothic quarter. Former courtyard of Big Royal palace (now used as Historical Museum of city), a true miracle of Gothic architecture |
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The dock district Port Vell is one of the busiest city districts. The World Trade Center, the largest in Europe oceanarium, popular modern yacht port, picturesque quay |
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Originally designed by Antoni Gaudí it is a massive Roman Catholic Church under construction in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2026. |
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Blessed Lady of the Pine Tree |
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"Singing fountains" is a striking light and music show on Placa Espanya, a fascinating dance of thousands water jets, shining and sparkling with all colours of the rainbow |
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The Triumphal arch (Arc de Trionf), built for the 1888 World's Fair as its main access gate by architect Josep Vilaseca, is an interesting example of neo-Moresque style |
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