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Inside Background
Barcelona is most famous for the architecture of Antoni Gaudi.  Gaudi had an...
Last edited: 15 February 2011
In Barcelona you are in one of the liveliest, most unusual, most innovative...
Last edited: 07 August 2011
Barcelona Safety Familarise yourself with current scams, risks, advice, etc...
Last edited: 13 June 2011
   Barcelona's early history is cloudy and unclear. With over 2,000 years of...
Last edited: 15 October 2008
Barcelona Neighbourhoods Barcelona is divided officially into districts but...
Last edited: 19 January 2012
Books:  Travel Guides The Time Out Barcelona Guide by Sally Davies (Editor...
Last edited: 01 January 2012
There are numerous tourist information offices located in the city center of...
Last edited: 20 January 2012
Mild Climate     Barcelona, benefiting from its location on the Mediterranean...
Last edited: 11 January 2010
To find a nice vacation apartment, start first by finding a popular agency with...
Last edited: 07 February 2012
Barcelona 24-Hour Pharmacies If you are a visitor to Barcelona and you get sick...
Last edited: 17 January 2009
Catalan Art Online The Museo Nacional de Arte Cataluña (MNAC) has the most...
Last edited: 01 June 2010
Today's weather and a 5 day forecast for popular Barcelona resorts...
Last edited: 10 September 2008
What is Heron City? A large complex mainly used by the locals and holds a large...
Last edited: 05 August 2008
Welcome to Barcelona! Barcelona is located in the northeastern part of the...
Last edited: 07 February 2012
Many of Antoni Gaudi’s amazing works are to be found in Barcelona. But there...
Last edited: 05 May 2008
Modernist Buildings in the Eixample In the late 19th century and early 20th...
Last edited: 25 January 2009
Sleep : Prestige paseo de gracia Breakfast: Francescos cafe for atmosphere and...
Last edited: 10 December 2006
This is a link to some photos of Barcelona. Barcelona Pictures
Last edited: 29 January 2007
Places with Free WiFi in Barcelona There are many places with free WiFi but for...
Last edited: 21 July 2010
If you’re in town over the Easter weekend, Saturday is Saint George’s Day –the...
Last edited: 21 April 2011
Barcelona is a fascinating city and there are many things to see. Here is a...
Last edited: 18 January 2012
Take care when travelling to Barcelona.  Theft can be an issue. The modus...
Last edited: 29 December 2010
Travelers often ask:   I'm traveling by myself. Is it safe to visit Barcelona...
Last edited: 16 December 2011
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Inside Transportation
By plane: Barcelona airport 'El Prat' (BCN) THere are 2 different terminals...
Last edited: 04 February 2012
Transportation in Barcelona is excellent, with public subways, buses, and...
Last edited: 06 January 2012
The options for your city travel include metro, bus, and tram. Each has its own...
Last edited: 06 June 2011
Taxis are plentiful in Barcelona and can be found in queues at major hotels and...
Last edited: 24 November 2011
Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord Alí-bei, 80 Tel: 902-260-606 Metro: Arc de...
Last edited: 21 May 2008
BARCELONA < > TOULOUSE by train using the mountain route through Latour...
Last edited: 17 August 2010
To by Renfe tickets online you can find information on this TA Insider page.
Last edited: 25 May 2008
    MONTJUIC & BARCELONETA  (map linked below) Funicular de Montjuic This...
Last edited: 07 January 2012
DAY TRIPS FROM BARCELONA There are many interesting places that make an easy...
Last edited: 28 September 2011
There are two operators of Hop On Hop Off (Ho Ho) Sightseeing Buses in...
Last edited: 30 January 2012
Taxis are plentiful in Barcelona, there is a constant stream of them allocated...
Last edited: 22 November 2011
Local train line of RENFE Rodalies/Cercanias is the cheapest way from BCN...
Last edited: 16 April 2011
Barcelona is easily accessible through all major modes of transportation...
Last edited: 17 August 2011
It helps to know where you are and where you want to go! Here are some links to...
Last edited: 22 November 2011
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Inside Things to Do
Barcelona is a modern city so there are always lots of events and festivals...
Last edited: 10 August 2011
Barcelona Zoo in Ciutadella Park. Highlight of a visit is normally the dolphin...
Last edited: 16 November 2010
If you are visiting Barcelona on a budget the tour bus can be expensive and if...
Last edited: 21 November 2011
Travel Toe offers walking tours around Barcelona - check their website of...
Last edited: 27 July 2011
Barcelona is a city known for its amazing nightlife. There is a huge variety in...
Last edited: 18 September 2011
So you found the perfect Hotel, you've engaged a good number of Barcelona...
Last edited: 10 August 2010
FC Barcelona is Barcelona's resident football (soccer to Americans) team, and...
Last edited: 14 May 2010
Here are a few suggestions on where to go, what to see, where to eat and where...
Last edited: 08 March 2008
A walk through el Born..... Another very ancient part of Barcelona, the area...
Last edited: 22 October 2008
A Walk through the Gothic Quarter and The Ramblas   The Gothic Quarter is the...
Last edited: 06 April 2009
The Eixample - Ensanche The Eixample was largely built during the 19th and...
Last edited: 28 October 2008
Las Ramblas is the best-known landmark in Barcelona. This thriving pedestrian...
Last edited: 18 July 2010
You can travel for just €23 for one day or €30 for 2 consecutive days on the...
Last edited: 16 January 2012
AN INEXPENSIVE DAY IN BARCELONA - If you are arriving from a cruise ship, take...
Last edited: 12 April 2011
Archaeological Museum (MAC) Address: Paseo Santa Madrona, 39 Tel: 934-246-577...
Last edited: 01 May 2009
Someone has said that bars and clubs in Barcelona are reluctant to let in large...
Last edited: 09 July 2011
Barcelona Internet Cafes Be aware that internet cafes go out of business...
Last edited: 22 October 2008
Barcelona Museums   There are many museums in Barcelona and the following are...
Last edited: 03 November 2011
London Barcelona 2012 The Dual City Summer Sessions in Art and DesignLondon...
Last edited: 01 February 2012
INTRODUCTION: IN SPAIN / BARCELONA, TOURGUIDES MUST BE LICENSED Using a...
Last edited: 02 November 2011
Basilica of La Merce Address: Plaza de la Merce, 1 Hours: 10 am to 1 pm, 6 pm...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
http://www.barcel...   IT IS NOT SAFE TO LEAVE ONE'S VALUABLES, UNATTENDED, ON...
Last edited: 27 May 2011
Barcelona is amongst Europe's top cities for fashion and you can find most of...
Last edited: 19 March 2010
Casa Batllo Address: Paseo de Gracia, 43 Hours: 9 am to 8 pm every day of the...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
Casa Fuster Address: Passeig de Gracia, 132 Tel: 932-553-000 Website...
Last edited: 01 May 2009
I am heading to Barcelona this fall and I am interested in taking some cooking...
Last edited: 26 July 2011
Day Trip to Besalu Besalu is a small medieval village, one of the most original...
Last edited: 11 November 2011
Day Trip to Girona Girona is 102 km north of Barcelona and it is possible to do...
Last edited: 13 November 2011
Day Trip to Lleida One can take the Avant train from the Barcelona Sants...
Last edited: 10 November 2011
Day Trip to Montserrat It's easy to get to the Montserrat Benedictine monastery...
Last edited: 09 November 2011
Day Trip to Tarragona Tarragona was founded by the Romans and was the most...
Last edited: 11 November 2011
Day Trip to the Dali Museum in Figueres The Dali Museum is located in Figueres...
Last edited: 24 November 2011
Definitely go to Parc Guell...The kids will love it...Don't  bother going to...
Last edited: 03 November 2011
Every week, someone asks about FC Barcelona. Where to buy tickets? How to buy...
Last edited: 06 February 2012
Call the telephone number listed to find out what days they have the show and...
Last edited: 08 September 2011
A visit to the city of Barcelona and a visit to the Camp Nou is a must for...
Last edited: 21 November 2011
Frederic Mares Museum Address: Plaça de Sant Iu, 5-6 Tel: 932-563-500 Hours...
Last edited: 01 May 2009
Fundacion Francisco Godia The Fundacion Francisco Godia is located at Calle...
Last edited: 31 October 2011
You don't need a tour guide to see Gaudi's major works in Barcelona. You can do...
Last edited: 09 February 2012
Gran Teatre del Liceu Address: La Rambla 51-59. Website: http://www.liceub...
Last edited: 02 May 2009
Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Address: St. Antoni M. Claret, 167...
Last edited: 01 May 2009
There is a renowned ice cream parlor in La Plaza Revolucion called "Heladería...
Last edited: 03 November 2011
Joan Miro Foundation Address: Montjuic Park Hours: October to June: Tuesday to...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
DOING LAUNDRY IN BARCELONA Laundry is "LAVANDERIA" in Spanish and "BUGADERIA...
Last edited: 26 January 2012
Montjuic's Magic Fountain Address: Plaza Carles Buigas, near metro Placa de...
Last edited: 29 November 2011
Most visitors know of the MNAC (National Museum of Catalan Art), the Museu de...
Last edited: 31 October 2011
Museu Barbier-Mueller d’Art Precolombi This museum is located at Montcada, 14...
Last edited: 31 October 2011
Museu de Ceramica The Museu de Ceramica is located at the Palau de Pedralbes...
Last edited: 31 October 2011
Museu de Les Arts Decoratives The Museu de Les Arts Decoratives is located at...
Last edited: 31 October 2011
Museu del Modernisme Catala The Museu del Modernisme Catala (Museum of Catalan...
Last edited: 31 October 2011
Museu Egipci Address: Carrer València, 284. Hours: Monday to Saturday: 10 am to...
Last edited: 21 May 2010
Museu Textil I D’Indumentaria The Museu Textil I D’Indumentaria is located at...
Last edited: 31 October 2011
          HOURS OF OPERATION AND CLOSING DAYS  Many museums close one day of...
Last edited: 22 November 2011
Museu Nacional D'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) Address: Palau Nacional, Parc de...
Last edited: 27 July 2011
Here are some not-so-happy things you should know before you go. Barcelona is a...
Last edited: 21 September 2008
A "photography tuTOURial" which runs every saturday from 2pm to 6pm. Run by...
Last edited: 27 May 2008
1.  Walk down Les Rambles and cut into the old city (Barri Gòtic). Visit the...
Last edited: 15 September 2011
Plaza de España Location: At the junction of several major streets: Gran Via de...
Last edited: 01 May 2009
Pueblo Español Address: Avenida Marquès de Comillas, 13 Website...
Last edited: 01 May 2009
Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes Address: Baixada del Monestir, 9...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
Sagrada Familia Church           ... Address: Calle Sardenya Website...
Last edited: 29 May 2011
Santa Maria del Mar Basilica Address: Plaza de Santa Maria, 1 Hours: Daily, 9...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
The Bike, Scooter, GoCar or moto is the best way to visit Barcelona. No more...
Last edited: 01 March 2011
1. Gran Via 2 Address: Avenida de la Gran via, 75 Tel: 902-301-444 Gran Via 2...
Last edited: 24 November 2011
Not for the faint hearted, skydiving should definitely be on the menu for those...
Last edited: 30 December 2008
Barcelona offers a wide array of cuisine to indulge in while visiting...
Last edited: 08 June 2011
The Cervantes Rose Garden Address: Ronda de Dalt and Avinguda Diagonal Hours...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
The Ciutadella Park Address: Avenida del Marquès de l'Argentera The Ciutadella...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
The Temple of Tibidabo Website: http://www.templo... The complete name of the...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
These are just some of the things that you can visit during the day in...
Last edited: 21 March 2011
Purchasing tickets in advance saves time and (sometimes) money, but you may...
Last edited: 02 January 2012
Barcelona is home to many beautiful structures, many of which can be attributed...
Last edited: 16 March 2010
Built as the archway entrance for the 1888 Universal Exhibition, the arch is...
Last edited: 04 September 2010
It is easy to spend a full day hopping on and off the Bus Turistic.  The...
Last edited: 16 November 2010
One of 2 houses by Gaudí in Barcelona that can be toured.  truly amazing and...
Last edited: 03 November 2011
The Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat at the Plaza del Rei Address: Plaza del Rei...
Last edited: 03 November 2011
Classic Cocktail bar unchanged since it opened in the 1930s. (the only thing...
Last edited: 14 October 2009
This restaurant was very disappointing.  The service was lacking and rude (with...
Last edited: 12 November 2010
Parc Guell Address: Carrer d'Olot   Count Eusebi Guell was a prominent...
Last edited: 24 July 2011
Unique attraction along Barcelona's beach front.  You pay 15.00euro entry fee...
Last edited: 20 January 2011
La Pedrera (Casa Mila) Address: Paseo de Gracia, 29  Hours: November to...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
Very nice and funny disco - do not go before 2am or you will find it empty...
Last edited: 06 May 2010
It is a magnificent show and the special fountain performance is just ´wow...
Last edited: 03 November 2011
A delightful surprise in exploring the back streets of Barcelona - not easy to...
Last edited: 03 November 2011
The Maritime Museum permanent exhibition will be closed for renovations until...
Last edited: 03 November 2011
Miguel Torres Winery Tour: The Torres Winery is one of the most famous and long...
Last edited: 19 November 2011
At the end of La Rambla, by the Barcelona harbor, you will find the Mirador de...
Last edited: 17 April 2008
For more information and photos, see: http://www.barcel... Interactive map of...
Last edited: 14 May 2011
Museu Nacional D'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)   MNAC, the museum’s abbreviation, is...
Last edited: 31 October 2011
The Museu de l'Erotica features a history of eroticism with paintings...
Last edited: 13 January 2008
One of the biggest stadium in the world. possibly the best football team in the...
Last edited: 03 November 2011
One has to buy tickets ahead of time to see the Palau de la Musica (palau means...
Last edited: 03 November 2011
Site of the Primavera Festival, the Forum is built on the site of the Camp de...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
The Picasso Museum's hours:   Tuesday to Sundays (including holidays): 10 am to...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
Originally the palace of the counts of Barcelona that was started in the 11th...
Last edited: 28 August 2010
The most incredible view of Barcelona and getting there is really half the fun...
Last edited: 24 September 2009
The University of Pompeu Fabra, indeed is a recommendable place to visit if you...
Last edited: 27 December 2010
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Inside Dining Scene
Restaurants and cafes in Barcelona predominantly serve traditional...
Last edited: 20 December 2007
Breakfast in Barcelona is tough to find but worth it when you do. There are...
Last edited: 15 February 2011
Barkeno -Typical catalan and mediterranean cuisine with high quality products...
Last edited: 10 August 2009
 "EAT" is the name of a very reasonably priced restaurant in Barcelona's World...
Last edited: 09 March 2010
A great view of the Mediterranean can be had at the restaurant called La Oca...
Last edited: 04 August 2006
Barcelona is similar to the rest of Spain in expecting families to be and eat...
Last edited: 05 August 2009
1.- Restaurant Petit Comitè. Open from 1pm to 1 am non-stop. It's located in...
Last edited: 11 June 2010
Best seafood in Barcelona so far!! in three visits! Els Peixaters de la...
Last edited: 29 June 2011
Although Valencia is the official home of paella, Barcelona restaurants observe...
Last edited: 01 January 2012
1. Caelum Calle Palla, 8 Tel: 933-026-993 2. Pasteleria Mauri Rambla Catalunya...
Last edited: 15 June 2008
Catalan Restaurants of Barcelona These restaurants that serve traditional...
Last edited: 11 February 2011
Chinese Restaurants in Barcelona 1. Shanghai 1930 Restaurant Calle Buenos Aires...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
These are a few suggestions of where and what to eat in Barcelona.  1.  Luz de...
Last edited: 24 April 2011
Gluten-Free Restaurants of Barcelona Gluten intolerant people are called...
Last edited: 15 August 2009
Within the Muslim religion, certain foods are allowed (halal), which are not...
Last edited: 09 November 2010
In order to be fair to all restaurant owners, this list has been re-organized...
Last edited: 14 January 2012
Barcelona is a mecca for foodies and some restaurants can cost more than a...
Last edited: 09 January 2012
The best deal in town must be the Menu del Dia (Lunch Special). One can often...
Last edited: 27 July 2011
http://www.tripad...
Last edited: 01 October 2011
OpenCor is a chain of small convenience supermarkets that are open everyday...
Last edited: 13 November 2011
Barcelona offers a wide array of gastronomical delights. Catalan recipes have...
Last edited: 09 February 2012
Most tapas places in Barcelona are just so-so, if not a complete rip-off when...
Last edited: 25 October 2008
Typical Catalan Dishes If one visits Barcelona without trying typical dishes of...
Last edited: 09 July 2010
 Cocina Catalan Arrós Negre - Squid or cuttlefish cooked in its own black ink...
Last edited: 05 July 2010
****Surprisingly tasty takeaway food from Maoz on La Rambla very near to...
Last edited: 02 October 2009
The place is named Bellamia, Gelateria Italiana and it is located in the old...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Classic Cocktail bar unchanged since it opened in the 1930s. (the only thing...
Last edited: 14 October 2009
Located 2 blocks from the pl Catalunya metro station. The front of the shop...
Last edited: 05 March 2009
Mediteranean/japa... food tasting menus international wine menu average price...
Last edited: 14 April 2009
        Moll de Mestral 23-24-25 Tel: 93 221 00 12 - 93 221 11...
Last edited: 25 May 2009
More affordable Bistro type restaurant from Michelin starred Carles Gaig...
Last edited: 16 October 2009
La Lluna is at the end of a short narrow alley down the side of Hotel Nouvel on...
Last edited: 14 October 2009
Opened in 2005 by young chef Santi Colominas and maître d' Sandra Baliarda, it...
Last edited: 14 October 2009
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Inside Spain: For Foreign Visitors
The currency of Spain is the Euro (EUR), currently shared by 17 nations of the...
Last edited: 17 October 2011
Border crossings Spain has three European land borders. Two are with Schengen...
Last edited: 16 January 2012
Dial 112 - for all emergencies 902 102 112 - for multi-lingual services...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
In many parts of Spain, particularly small towns and rural areas, older people...
Last edited: 09 April 2010
Always dial the full number as written or printed, including area code, when...
Last edited: 13 May 2010
Locals often tip even if modestly, it is considered polite and the Spanish are...
Last edited: 08 September 2011
If you are paying by credit card in Spain and your home currency is not the...
Last edited: 17 December 2010
Voltage is 220V, 50 Hz (cycles). One needs to use a transformer (converter) if...
Last edited: 09 July 2008
Exchanging money in Spain is easy and follows a similar pattern to elsewhere in...
Last edited: 06 July 2011
Main-line policing in Spain is organised and managed on a national basis by the...
Last edited: 09 July 2011
Car rental is a nice option for moving around this beautiful country. It´s very...
Last edited: 15 November 2011
English to Spanish translation of words commonly seen whilst travelling by...
Last edited: 02 July 2008
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