06th October 2010
Spain is usually associated with such things as Picasso, paella, flamenco dancers with their castanets, and of course, bullfighting. Before I decided to come and live in Barcelona I thought of the city that way as well, but I was so wrong. My view, like t...
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29th September 2010
The amazing Catholic Church of Sagrada Familia was the last work of the renowned architect Antoni Gaudi, and was left unfinished after his death. Meaning 'Temple of the Holy Family', this work was taken on by Gaudi after the original architect resigned fr...
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23rd September 2010
Barca, the colloquial name for Ftbol Club Barcelona or F.C. Barcelona, is known and respected throughout the world as one of its premier teams, and is one of only three never to have been relegated from the Spanish La Liga. It is one of the most famous f...
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16th September 2010
Barcelona's best know modernist architect, Antoni Gaudi, was born Antoni Plàcid Guillem Gaudí i Cornet on 25th June, 1852 in Tarragona, a province of southern Catalonia. There is some controversy as to his birthplace, which has been stated as Reus on his ...
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09th August 2010
Not only did the 1992 Summer Olympics bring Barcelona to the centre of the world stage, but they also gave this historical city a new lease of life. As with many cities that have been given such a prestigious and monumental event, cash was injected to giv...
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24th June 2010
You have made the decision to take your vacation in Barcelona. This may be a family vacation, or it may be a romantic getaway for two. Whichever the case, you have chosen Barcelona for its beautiful landscapes, the history that surrounds you the moment...
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23rd June 2010
Whether you are planning your holidays in Barcelona as a vacation getaway, or an opportunity to be near family or friends, you will want to plan your trip so you can make the best of it. There is much to see and do in Barcelona, including taking in the b...
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