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Want to see what´s around us, we are in the center of Barcelona |
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Monjuïc
A. "Fonts de Montjuïc"
Due
to the inspiration of the engineer Carles Bugas, who devised a new type
of fountain in which the element leaning blocks are the changing forms
of water, the Magic Fountain is one of the last works to be carried out
on the floor of the Exposition of 1929. It shows one of the most traditional of the city, a celebration of water, music and light.
Winter Hours (October to April) Fridays and Saturdays from 19:00 to 21:00 h.
Summer Hours (May to September) Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 21:00 to 23:00 h.
Admission free.
http://www.bcn.es/turisme/castella/turisme/llocs/01.htm
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B. Palau Sant Jordi.
The
Palau Sant Jordi is the most important multifunctional enclosure
covered in Barcelona, built for the 1992 Olympics, welcomes all
sporting events, musical performances and social gatherings.
Designed by Arata Isozaki, is considered a masterpiece of modern architecture.
In 2009 concerts have made groups like Depeche Mode, Muse, Green Day, Leonard Cohen, Beyonce, Il Divo, AC / DC. Just as the Davis Cup final, the match Japan Weekend or Eurogames opening ceremony.
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C. Olimpic Stadium
Designed by the architect Pere Domenech i Muntaner and inaugurated in 1929 for the Universal Exhibition in Barcelona.
It was remodeled on the occasion of the Barcelona '92 Olympics. It has hosted concerts by artists like the Rolling Stones, Madonna, Michael Jackson, David Bowie and Coldplay.
In sporting terms, was the home of R.C.D. Espanyol, and the football team Barcelona Dragons.
The Olympic Stadium will host the 2010 European Championship in Athletics.
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D. "poble espanyol"
Built
for the Universal Exhibition of 1929, this stadium, 49000 square meters
and 117-scale buildings, reproduces the different architectural styles
from different regions of Spain. So it is possible to taste typical dishes in restaurants in each region, or visit the Arts and Crafts.
http://www.poble-espanyol.com/
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E. Caixa Forum (Marques de Comillas, 6-8)
Museum of Contemporary Art, housed in a former industrial factory of Modernist Barcelona, the work of Puig i Cadafalch.
It comprises over 3000 square meters, divided in 3 exhibitions halls, a multimedia library and a concert hall. In
recent years libraries have been exposed by Lucian Freud, Cartier
Bresson, Joan Brossa, Antoni Tàpies ... has made the contest
Fotopres'09, in addition to several concerts of world music,
contemporary or jazz.
By belonging to the social security of a bank, access to exhibitions, workshops or the media library is completely free.
http://obrasocial.lacaixa.es/nuestroscentros/caixaforumbarcelona/caixaforumbarcelona_es.html
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F. Miro Foundation
As its name suggests, this museum is dedicated to Joan Miro, and we admire much of his work. Furthermore, also houses art exhibitions.
Especially
recommended its concert series, both contemporary music and jazz as
they are figures of the first level, behind the action is a glass which
provides a stunning view of Barcelona.
http://fundaciomiro-bcn.org/
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