Barcelona and Canary Islands Cruise

14 days in Barcelona, Granada, Málaga, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Casablanca, Agadir, Funchal by Marissa, Roberta895A mother-daughter off-season getaway to Spain, Morocco, and the Canary Islands. We'll start with two days in Barcelona before embarking on our Western Mediterranean cruise aboard the Norwegian Jade. We'll return for a final day in Barcelona with a day-trip to scenic Montserrat. More

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Day 01: Tue, Jan 13, 2009
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 M's LH459 departs SFO 9:15pm
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 Ro's LH453 departs LAX at 9pm
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Day 02: Wed, Jan 14, 2009
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 LH4484 departs Munich 7:30pm, arrive Barca 9:30pm
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 Barcelona
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 Barcelona is the capital of Spain’s Catalonia region and is the second largest city in the country. With a wealth of unique historic architecture and a modern flair, it has emerged as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.
 Barcelona has many quarters, but the most important and interesting for visitors are: Ciutat Vella, Barcelona’s old town, with the medieval Barri Gotic; Eixample, the modernist quarter noted for its art nouveau buildings; Gràcia, a lively, gentrified working class neighborhood; and Barceloneta, historically a fisherman's quarter.
 The most famous boulevard in Barcelona is La Rambla, where visitors can see street performers jump out at unsuspecting passers-by, enjoy the flower and pet stalls or just sit back and watch all of Barcelona walk by. La Plaça Reial is located next to La Rambla in the Ciutat Vella, and is considered to be one of the most beautiful squares in the world.
 Barcelona is a mecca for fans of world-famous architect Antonio Gaudí. La Pedrera (or Casa Milà) is a Gaudí creation which hosts a large exposition of his works. Park Güell is a large park with a sculpture portion, full of walkways and distinct and colorful Gaudí sculptures. Finally, there’s Gaudí’s life project and grandest undertaking, the still-unfinished La Sagrada Família. This massive cathedral has been under construction for over 125 years!
 If you’re a soccer freak, you can’t miss a visit to Camp Nou, the home ground for Barcelona’s biggest and most popular team (FC Barcelona), and one of Europe’s greatest soccer ‘cathedrals.’
 
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 H10 Raco Del Pi Hotel
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 The Hotel Was Built in 2002 and Consists of 37 Rooms On 4 Floors of Which 3 Are Singles and 34 Are Doubles. The Facilities Include a Lobby With a 24-Hour Reception, a Cloakroom and Lifts. There is an Air-Conditioned Restaurant. In Addition, Internet Access, Laundry Service and Medical Assistance Are All Available.
 
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 Calle Raco Del Pi, 7, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
 34-93-3426190
 
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Day 03: Thu, Jan 15, 2009
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 Fat Tire Bike Tours » Barcelona » Tours » Barcelona City Day
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 Departing 11am from Plaza Sant Jaume (metro: Jaume 1), "on the side of the plaza nearest to Las Ramblas, in the corner next to the newspaper kiosk. Look for our guides with Fat Tire Bike Tours bicycles and t-shirts, holding up a big meeting point sign."
 
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 Plaça Sant Jaume
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 Back in the Roman period, this square was (and still is) where important government buildings were found. On one side is the Palace of the Generalitat (the government of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia) and on the other side you can see the City Hall. This square has been witness to some of the most important events in recent Catalan history, such as the Proclamation of the Catalan State in 1931 or the return of Josep Tarradelles from exile in 1977. On Sunday mornings, people come to dance the Sardana, the national dance of Catalonia—it's a very Catalan moment and worth checking out.
 
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 plaça de Sant Jaume, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
 
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 Plaça del Rei
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 This square "of the King" is located at the very end of Carrer Baixada de Santa Clara and boasts of an impressive collection of architectural marvels. It used to just be farmyards, but as time went on it became an important business area and eventually grew into the architecturally beautiful center it is today. In this small space you will find Palau del Lloctinent (Lieutenant's Palace), the Main Royal Palace, the Chapel of Santa Àgata, and Casa Clariana-Padellàs (the city museum). Just next to the museum is the most recent addition to the square, a sculpture by Eduardo Chillida.
 
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 plaça del Rei, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 315 1111
 
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 Catedral de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia (Catedral de Barce
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 Began in the first century as a chapel, the construction of the present Gothic temple was initiated in 1928. The 16th-century crucifix of the Christ of Lepanto, the crypt of Santa Eulàlia - the patron saint of Barcelona, and the neighborhood Claustro (cloister) are all appreciated by art historians.
 
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 Plaça de la Seu, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 315 15 54
 
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 Sagrada Familia
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 Gaudí began this utterly surreal temple in 1882 and it is still under construction. It was originally intended to be a modest, neo-Gothic church, but it has become the most famous building in Barcelona. Gaudí broke away from the reigning neo-Gothic style of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and imbued every element of the Sagrada Família with symbolic meaning. Turtles form the base of columns (the Chinese symbol of order within chaos) and the pillars are palm trees. The most outstanding feature of this building is its baroque style, plus the mixture of colors and the diversity of materials used (plaster, ceramics, mosaic, iron and many types of stone).
 
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 Carrer de Mallorca 401, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 207 3031/+34 93 208 0414
 
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 Parc de la Ciutadella
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 A great place for a stroll away from all the traffic, this is one of the city's most popular parks, located where Felipe V's ciutadella (military citadel) was; a place used to repress Catalan nationalism during his reign. In 1870 the citadel was made into a park to house the 1888 World Fair. You will find a small lake in the center and beside it, the Cascada, a lovely fountain built by Josep Fontserè and his assistant, Antoni Gaudí. You can visit the city zoo and the Catalan parliament building in here as well.
 
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 passeig de Pujades, 08005 Barcelona, Spain
 
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 La Ribera Walking Tour (Frommers)
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 Barri de La Ribera, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Informati
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 In the 10th Century, the Islamic population of Barcelona was banished from the city and sent outside the city walls, to where Carrer Argenteria now lies. With time, the population of this quarter became more diversified and it expanded notably. This is the area that became the Ribera quarter. The neighborhood was full of economic activity, and in it lived merchants, aristocrats, sailors and Jewish money-lenders. The most important commercial street was Montcada and the old boat factory was also here, before moving beside Las Ramblas.
 
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 carrer de Montcado, Next to Gran Hotel Barcino, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 285 3834(Tourist Information)
 
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 Carrer Montcada
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 This street runs down towards the sea, and is full of palaces that were built from the Middle Ages until the 18th Century. The architecture is mainly Gothic, and the palaces tend to have attractive central courtyards surrounded by a main stairwell. The street dates back to 1148 when Guillem de Montcada ceded the land to the city, and this area soon became the center of commercial life in the Ribera quarter. The first palace you come across when heading towards the port is Palau Berenguer d'Aguilar, which now houses the Picasso Museum and dates from the 13th Century. The next two, Palau Castellet and Palau Meca, are also part of Museu Picasso. Just opposite is Palau dels Marquesos de Llió, now housing the Textile Museum. Beside it lies Palau Dalmasses, rebuilt in the 17th Century. Finally, at number 25, is Palau Cervelló-Giudice. Along with the historical buildings and museums, the street also has many bars, cafés and souvenir shops.
 
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 carrer de Montcada, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
 
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 Museu Picasso, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Information -
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 Barcelona's tribute to one of its adopted sons, this fabulous collection is displayed in three adjoining medieval palaces. Picasso was born in Malaga but really started his long artistic career here. You can see all of his most important early works, including engravings, lithographs and pottery. The most famous pieces on show are his Harlequin, a potrait of one of his wives, Jacqueline, and the Las Meninas series. Regular temporary exhibitions focus on different aspects of the artist's activities, for example, his research on landscapes or his foray into theater design. In addition, there are some examples of work by artists from the avant-garde movement.
 
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 Carrer de Montcada 15-23, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 256 3000/+34 93 315 0102
 
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 Basílica de Santa María del Mar, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings
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 Apart from the Cathedral and Sagrada Familia, this is the most visually appealing religious building in the city. You should include it during any visit to the Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter). It's an austere Gothic structure with a large and impressive 15th-century stained-glass window in the shape of a rosette. Built between 1329 and 1384, it features some outstanding sculptures on its facade and in the tympanum. Mass is conducted in Catalan and also in Spanish on certain days. On Sundays mass is held in the main altar; otherwise it's in the Santísimo chapel.
 
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 Plaça de Santa María del Mar, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 933 102 390
 
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Day 04: Fri, Jan 16, 2009
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 Castell de Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Informat
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 This 18th-century castle stands on top of Montjuic hill. The original structure was built in 1640 during the War of the Segadors to resist Felipe IV's forces, but it was expanded and improved between 1751 and 1779 to form the present building, which has become a symbol of centralist repression and of the abolition of Catalan liberties. Once a military prison, it's now home to the Museu Militar (Military Museum). You'll find it at the end of the cable-car line where it protects the harbor with its show of arms.
 
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 Carretera de Montjuïc 66, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 329 8613
 
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 Muntanya de Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Informa
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 Standing 173 meters (570 feet) high, this hill by the sea was not inhabited until after the Middle Ages, despite the fact that the Jewish quarter had extended to the nearby Miramar area. In 1607, the first path to the summit was opened and, in 1640, during the war of the Segadors, a fortress was built to resist Philip IV's incursions. This later became Castell de Montjuïc (Montjuïc Castle). For the last three hundred years it has been a popular park for locals looking to pick wild herbs or to spend a little leisure time.
 
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 Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
 
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 Fundació Joan Miró, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Informati
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 Created by Joan Miró as an institute for the study of contemporary art, it was built by his close friend and architect Josep Lluís Sert. Its outstanding octagonal tower houses a concert hall that's used as an auditorium for classical music performances. The permanent collection includes Miró's art in all formats: large canvases, tapestries, everyday objects, engravings, photographs and more. The Fundació also organizes temporary exhibitions and has a café-restaurant and souvenir shop.
 
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 Parc de Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 443 9470
 
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 Ramblas, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Information - Travel
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 Las Ramblas, a road cutting through the heart of Barcelona, is dominated by people traversing on foot, with two lanes for cars being narrow and the sidewalks being wide. This is the perfect first stop for travelers who enjoy walking and wish to get an overall sense of the city. During the day you will be absorbed by the bustling atmosphere--shops and restaurants line the crowded walkways--while at night the southern half of the street tends to transform into a slightly more seedy area. Meet new people, get some casual exercise, or just take in the views; preferably on a sunny afternoon.
 
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 La Rambla, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
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 Plaça Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Information
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 Plaça Catalunya once stood outside the city walls, between what is now Eixample and Ciutat Vella (Old City). It's 50,000-square meter (12-acre) public space surrounded by huge buildings that house the headquarters of banks and other large companies. You'll find two outstanding sculptures here: Josep Clarà's La Divinidad and Pablo Gargallo's Pastor tocando el caramillo. If you're not a fan of pigeons, steer clear. If you're here in the spring, you'll find concerts taking place for the Festival Internacional de Jazz Terrassa.
 
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 passeig de Gràcia, Ronda de Sant Pere, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
 
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 Monumento a Colón, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Informatio
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 The monument to Columbus was opened to the public on 1 June 1888, some weeks after the opening of the Universal Exposition. Gaietà Buïgas i Monravà designed the metallic column and Rafael Atché modelled the sculpture of Columbus. The column is 51 meters (168 feet) high, while Columbus on top has his index finger symbolically pointing towards the New World. You can go up by elevator and enjoy a very nice panoramic view of the city.
 
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 plaça del Portal de la Pau, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
 
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 Norweigian Jade sails at 7pm
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 NCL Cruise Itinerary
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Day 05: Sat, Jan 17, 2009
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 Day at Sea
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Day 06: Sun, Jan 18, 2009
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 Casablanca Overview, Facts, Vacation Information of Casablan
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 It is hard to hear the name Casablanca and not instantaneously think of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, but it is easy to remember the colorful and exotic portrayal of this Moroccan city. Why not see it for yourself?
 Located in western Morocco, Casablanca is considered the country’s economic capital, as well as its largest city. The city is easily characterized by its extremes: rich and poor, trendy and seedy, culturally rich and plagued by vice. But with a little common sense and solid travel advice, you can explore the wonders Casablanca has to offer. Visit the Hassan II Mosque, the third largest mosque in the world (and the largest in Morocco). Cruise the Corniche, a neighborhood on the ocean that used to be a thriving resort area. The architecture alone is enough to draw tourists from near and far—buildings in the French period New Town were created in a style derived from Hispano-Mauresque and Art Deco styles. For a unique experience, stop by Musée du Jadaïsme Marocain (the Jewish Museum), the only Jewish museum in the world to be found in a Muslim country.
 
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 Private city tour with Jamal
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Day 07: Mon, Jan 19, 2009
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 Agadir Overview, Facts, Vacation Information of Agadir, Moro
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 Sahari Tours
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Day 08: Tue, Jan 20, 2009
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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Overview, Facts, Vacation Informa
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 Las Palmas volcanoes ship's tour
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Day 09: Wed, Jan 21, 2009
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 Funchal Overview, Facts, Vacation Information of Funchal, Po
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 Private tour with Madeira Seekers
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Day 10: Thu, Jan 22, 2009
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 Day at Sea
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Day 11: Fri, Jan 23, 2009
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 Renting a car
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 Málaga Overview, Facts, Vacation Information of Málaga, Spai
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 Málaga, one of eight provinces in Andalucia, Spain, is located on the Mediterranean Sea in southern Spain—and is close to Sevilla and Granada. The largest coastal city in the south, Málaga has about 600,000 inhabitants, called Malagueños, who get to experience more than 300 days of sun a year and an average year-round temperature of 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Agriculture and tourism may be the mainstays of Málaga’s industry, however, it also lays claim to the second largest industrial port in Spain.
 Pablo Picasso was born in Málaga, so make sure to visit the Museo Picasso Málaga. The museum houses a large selection of Picasso’s work from the exclusive collection of Christine Ruiz-Picasso, the widow of Picasso’s son Paul, and their son, Bernard.
 Architectural points of interest are also abundant, in particular, La Alcazaba and the Gibralfaro Castle. La Alcazaba, one of the city’s most distinctive buildings, is a military fortress built by the Moors in the 11th century. Many people flock here just to explore the gardens, which are particularly lush between April and June. The Gibralfaro Castle, situated on the top of a hill, was built by the Muslim King Yusuf in the 14th and 15th centuries, and offers a panoramic view of the city not to be forgotten.
 The Cathedral, the Roman Theater and any of the bullfighting rings in Málaga are all great ways to take in the cultural treasures the city has to offer. Malagueños are known for their relentless adoration of their country and for their love of late nights—meaning there is no shortage of first-rate bars, restaurants and bodegas.
 
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 Alhambra de Granada - Home Page
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Day 12: Sat, Jan 24, 2009
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 Day at Sea
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Day 13: Sun, Jan 25, 2009
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 Barcelona
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 Barcelona is the capital of Spain’s Catalonia region and is the second largest city in the country. With a wealth of unique historic architecture and a modern flair, it has emerged as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.
 Barcelona has many quarters, but the most important and interesting for visitors are: Ciutat Vella, Barcelona’s old town, with the medieval Barri Gotic; Eixample, the modernist quarter noted for its art nouveau buildings; Gràcia, a lively, gentrified working class neighborhood; and Barceloneta, historically a fisherman's quarter.
 The most famous boulevard in Barcelona is La Rambla, where visitors can see street performers jump out at unsuspecting passers-by, enjoy the flower and pet stalls or just sit back and watch all of Barcelona walk by. La Plaça Reial is located next to La Rambla in the Ciutat Vella, and is considered to be one of the most beautiful squares in the world.
 Barcelona is a mecca for fans of world-famous architect Antonio Gaudí. La Pedrera (or Casa Milà) is a Gaudí creation which hosts a large exposition of his works. Park Güell is a large park with a sculpture portion, full of walkways and distinct and colorful Gaudí sculptures. Finally, there’s Gaudí’s life project and grandest undertaking, the still-unfinished La Sagrada Família. This massive cathedral has been under construction for over 125 years!
 If you’re a soccer freak, you can’t miss a visit to Camp Nou, the home ground for Barcelona’s biggest and most popular team (FC Barcelona), and one of Europe’s greatest soccer ‘cathedrals.’
 
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 Train Journey From Barcelona To Montserrat
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 Santa Maria de Montserrat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 Barri del Raval, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Information
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 The Raval is the neighborhood to the right of the Ramblas, if you face the ocean. In the past, this area was beside the river, and constituted the city limits. Traditionally this was a relatively poor area with much of the city's immigrant population living here. There is plenty of cultural variety, the street-life gives it color and character. Once considered unsafe, the Raval is now undergoing sustained urban regeneration. The local government, in an attempt to clean up the neighborhood, has demolished many old buildings, widened streets and opened new squares for people to congregate in. The result is an area in which old and new are mixed.
 
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 La Rambla, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 285 3834
 
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 El Raval Walking Tour
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 Quinze Nits (Les)
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 Wondering what that long line is all about? It is to get one step closer to what's cooking at Les Quinze Nits! This is actually a culinary school where innovative dishes are prepared by students. Watch enthusiastic youngsters turn out delicious Mediterranean dishes in the open kitchen as you await your order. Serving everything from seafood to pastas, and salads to desserts, the eatery maintains low rates and high standards. The service is a bit slow, so be prepared for a long wait before you get to experience the Quinze magic.
 
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 plaça Reial 6, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 317 3075
 
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Day 14: Mon, Jan 26, 2009
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 LH4475 departs Barca 12:10pm
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 Ro's LH452 departs 3:35pm, arrives LAX 7:10pm
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 M's LH459 departs 3:45pm, arrives SFO 6:55pm
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 Barcelona Coverage
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 The editor of TravelMuse shares her favorite sites and experiences from her Barcelona vacation of Spain’s gem on the Mediterranean.
 
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 Barcelona hop-on bus route map
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 Barcelona, Spain: Best Shopping Areas - El Born, Ciutat Vell
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 Barcelona, Spain, is a shopper’s paradise: local designers, affordable boutiques, unique clothing and shoes. Best Barcelona shopping neighborhoods: El Born, Ciutat Vella and Gracia for Custo, Beatriz Furest and Como Agua de Mayo.
 
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 Barcelona, Spain: Catalan Restaurants, Tapas Bars, Midnight
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 Take a Barcelona, Spain, food tour to sample authentic Catalan cuisine. Enjoy tapas at El Vaso del Oro and Onofre, healthy Mediterranean at L’Oucomballa, and seafood at El Nou Ramonet in Barceloneta.
 
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 Barcelona, Spain: Must Things To Do, Insider Information - T
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 Visit Barcelona, Spain for your Mediterranean vacation. Read about how to plan a vacation that includes Gaudi architecture, tapas bars, Barcelona’s best museums, beaches and a Barca soccer game.
 
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 Barcelona, Spain: Things To Do for Teens - Museums, Day Trip
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 Tempt your travel-wary teen with a Barcelona, Spain, vacation. Barcelona’s youthful vibe and culture offer top art museums, vegetarian restaurants, the colorful La Boqueria food market and fascinating Gaudi architecture.
 
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 Barri Gòtic, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Information - Tr
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 Barcelona's oldest residential district is a maze of narrow streets that house some fantastic examples of Gothic architecture. Lots of trendy young designers have opened up outlets here over the last few years, along with some classy—but not too flashy—restaurants, including tapas bars that fill up with the city's youth on most nights. Along with the Gothic buildings, you can see the most concentrated remains of the Roman period here, between Plaça de la Catedral and Plaça Sant Jaume. The old Roman walls still demarcate the boundary between this and its adjacent districts.
 
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 Catalan, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
 
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 Barri de L'Eixample, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Informat
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 To cope with the exponential expansion outside the city's medieval walls, Ildefons Cerdà developed a new city plan in 1850: a grid structure of vertical and horizontal streets that formed squares when they crossed. Cerdà wanted to build residential accommodation in these square blocks and have communal yards in the middle with gardens where children could play. This part of the plan was sadly never accomplished, but the original design gives the blocks plenty of light. L'Eixample was built between 1860 and 1920, coinciding with the boom in Modernist architecture that is well represented here. The district is divided between the Dreta de L'Eixample (The Right) and the Esquerra de L'Eixample (The Left).
 
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 passeig de Gràcia 1, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
 
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 Casa Ametller, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Information -
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 Built between 1898 and 1900 by the modernist architect Puig i Cadafalch, this structure together with Casa Lleó Morera and Casa Batlló, is a part of the Illa de la Discòrdia (Block of Discord). These three modernist buildings, the deesigns of which clash radically, hold great architectural and aesthetic value. Unfortunately, visitors are not allowed inside, but the view from the street is still impressive. Casa Ametller's design has Central European Gothic influences, which is particularly evident in the pyramid-shaped roof; a touch of Catalan Gothic style in visible in the window arches, but on the whole, it's clearly a modernist design.
 
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 passeig de Gràcia 41, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 2160175
 
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 Casa Batlló, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Information - Tr
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 Casa Batlló is one of the masterpieces by the world-renowned architect Antoni Gaudi. A mosaic of different architectural styles, colored glass and designs with a history going back to 1875, it is a culture aficionado's delight. Tour the intriguing interiors of the beautiful 20th century home of the Batlló family: the dragon-like structure has magical rooms like the elegant Piano Nobile, the sky-lit coach house, and more. The Casa is available as a magnificent venue for special events, gatherings and conferences. Don't miss your chance to explore this heritage structure, seemingly straight out of a psychedelic fairy tale. Check website for details.
 
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 passeig de Gràcia 43, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 216 0306/+34 93 488 0666
 
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 Casa Lleó-Morera, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Information
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 Part of the Illa de la Discòrdia (Block of Discord), Lluís Domènech i Muntaner's design displays a spectacular use of mosaic as well as stained-glass windows by Lluís Rigalt and sculptures by Eusebi Arnau. These decorative elements reflect Hellenistic, Gothic and Renaissance influences, especially the stained-glass windows. Built between 1902 and 1906, it stands in the same residential block as two other outstanding modernist buildings created by different architects in hugely different styles, hence the collective name - Block of Discord.
 
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 passeig de Gràcia 35, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 488 0139
 
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 Confortel Auditori - Barcelona, Spain
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 The Confortel Auditori is a new building of 2005, situated near Barcelonas Olympic harbor, less than a mile from Las Ramblas shops, and approximately 10 miles from Barcelona Airport. This location is also less than a mile from the Gothic Quarter and Sagrada Familia Cathedral, the National Theatre of Catalonia, and one mile from the Picasso Museum and the Modern Art Museum. The hotel offers the most modern facilities to its clients, including the top Confortels business class. The modernity of the decoration is mixed by great functionality and comfort for the guest. It is a new step in the hotel evolution, ideal to close business agreements. One can rest and enjoy the hotel facilities. With an incredible sense of the space, it creates the perfect environment in every area of the hotel with the fitness lounge-bar, solarium, and swimming pool. It is a perfect combination between professionalism and leisure. The hotel amenities include a swimming pool (seasonal), adjacent sun terrace, fitness room, business center, bar, and Mediterranean restaurant. The hotel also offers concierge assistance, currency exchange, a multilingual staff, 24-hour front desk service, and dry cleaning. All rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, Internet access, and minibars with complimentary bottled water.
 
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 Ausuas March 113 â 115, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
 34-90-242-4242
 
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 Fun Things To Do for Kids and Families in Barcelona, Spain -
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 A family’s adventures during their 3 days in Barcelona before a Disney cruise through the Mediterranean.
 
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 Fundació Antoni Tàpies, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Infor
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 The artist himself, Antoni Tàpies, created this center in 1984 as a place to study contemporary art, and today its library has become one of the most important of its kind in the world. It exhibits a large collection of his drawings, paintings, sculptures and engravings and organizes regular temporary exhibitions as well. The building that dates back to 1880, is the work of modernist architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, and it was the headquarters of the prestigious publishing house, Editorial Montaner i Simón until the 1970s. Look up, above the entrance to see one of Tàpies's avant-garde sculptures.
 
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 carrer d'Aragó 255, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 487 0315
 
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 Granada Overview, Facts, Vacation Information of Granada, Sp
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 Granada is the capital of the province of Granada in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Situated at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and at the concourse of the Beiro, the Darro and the Genil rivers, the city is a trendy, youthful city brimming with eclectic music, tempting tapas restaurants and mesmerizing vistas—and it is only an hour from the Mediterranean coast.
 Granada’s most renowned attraction is the Alhambra, an immaculately preserved Islamic palace complex that has been named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Go early to miss the crowds and be sure to visit the gardens of the Generalife and the Alcazaba. The Alhambra sits adjacent from Albaycín, the old Muslim quarter, which was once considered to be a painter’s paradise. Today, you can stroll down the cobblestone roads, visit Granada’s archeological museum or simply enjoy the best place to take in gorgeous views of the Alhambra.
 
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 H10 Racó del Pi
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 L'Eixample walking tour (Frommers)
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 Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC), Barcelona, Spain -
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 The National Museum of Art, built in 1990, houses the best collection of Romanesque murals in the world, including some real gems from the Pyrenean region. The museum's collection includes other works of art as well, such as altarpieces, carvings, sculpture, gold and silver ornaments, and paintings on wood and glazed objects. You can see a selection of Gothic period paintings by 14th and 15th-century Catalan School artists along with those of their counterparts from the rest of Spain and Europe. Admission: EUR8.5; for temporary exhibitions, contact the Museum. Students and seniors are offered discounts and entry is free on the first Sunday of every month.
 
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 Palau Nacional , Parc de Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 622 0360
 
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 Museu Tèxtil i d´Indumentària, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings an
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 This museum is located opposite the Picasso Museum, in the medieval Marqueses de Lió Palace, well known because of its original wooden roof and ornate central courtyard (still beautifully preserved). The museum is divided into three sections: textiles, clothes and lace. It gives visitors the chance to trace the history of fabrics and fashion from Ancient Egypt up to the present day. Moreover, it includes a collection of mannequins, textile tools, carpets, embroidered pieces and liturgical ornaments, among other items. There is also a terrace-bar all year round that is one of the most pleasant spots in Barcelona. Furthermore, there is a nice shop where they sell any kind of fabric and clothes made from natural materials and fibres. During school holidays, they organize workshops through which children can learn arts like how to weave a tapestry.
 
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 avinguda Diagonal 686, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 256 3465
 
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 Museu del Temple Expiatori de La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona,
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 Templo Expiatorio of the Sagrada Família is the unfinished and most expensive project by Antoni Gaudí, the great architect. This unique exhibit includes plans, drawings, photographs and models related to the construction of the temple, and pieces made from wrought iron, bronze and wood as well. Visitors can also see how the temple was devised and its origins. The museum is located in the crypt of the basilica and you enter from the side of the Passió façade (Carrer Sardenya). There is also a lift that takes visitors to one of the towers, from which there is an excellent view over this unfinished though magnificent construction.
 
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 carrer de Mallorca 401, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 207 3031
 
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 NCL Shore Excursions
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 Norwegian Jade reviews, Cruise Crit
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 Palau Episcopal, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Information
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 You can see how various architectural styles have evolved over the course of the last 1000 years in this singular building. It was originally built on top of the city's Roman walls and you can still see the remains of a Roman defensive wall tower in the façade. The interior is Romanesque with a courtyard in the center. You will notice some Romanesque windows dating from the 13th Century and some Gothic ones dating from the 15th Century. The neoclassical façade was an 18th Century creation by Josep Mas. It is closed to the public.
 
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 plaça Nova, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
 
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 Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Informatio
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 Aside from being one of the best places to view Catalan Modernist architecture, this is also the city's elegant shopping area par excellence. Foreign brands, such as Ermenegildo Zegna, MaxMara, Escada and Armand Bassi stand beside Spanish ones such as Purificación García, Camper and Loewe. The exclusivity of Vogue, Bally and Yanko are offset by more accessible shops like Mango, Globe, Benetton and Laura Ashley. This street also boasts the Bulevard dels Antiquaris (for antiques), many restaurants and outdoor cafés, bookshops and jewelers, as well as boundless energy and style. At number 55, Boulevard Rosa also offers more than 50 small, elegant shops under one roof.
 
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 passeig de Gràcia, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
 
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 Pedrera (La), Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Information - T
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 La Pedrera or "the quarry", is an apartment building at Passeig de Gràcia No. 92 (at the intersection with Carrer de Provença). The structure took four years to build, between 1906-1910 and it was constructed for the Mila family. Internationally celebrated, Casa Mila is a prime example of Gaudi's civil architecture; a real example of form following function that aesthetically appealing as well as outstandingly practical.
 
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 Passeig de Gràcia 92, (Intersection with Carrer de Provenca), 08008 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 484 5900
 
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 Plaça del Pi i Plaça Sant Josep Oriol, Barcelona, Spain - Ra
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 The name comes from the Basílica de Santa Maria del Pi and from St Josep Oriol, who is buried there. The two squares are consecutive; one leads into the other. A sculpture of Àngel Guimerà resides in Sant Josep Oriol—he was a very important writer representative of a Catalan cultural movement called La Renaixença in the 19th Century. There are art and food markets here, as well as musicians playing and singing in the street, with people listening to them from the terraces of the many pleasant cafés surrounding the two squares.
 
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 plaça del Pi, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 285 3834(Tourist Information)
 
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 Port Olímpic, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Information - T
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 This entertainment and leisure zone was built in 1988 for the 1992 Olympic Games, and has become the most successful and popular part of the Nova Icària project. Most people come here to enjoy the nightlife on offer in the bars, restaurants and dance clubs. During the day it's busy with shoppers as well. The area is bordered by the impressive twin skyscrapers - Mapfre Tower and Hotel Arts Barcelona. Rent the speedboats here for tours of the port.
 
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 carrer de la Marina, 08005 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 225 9220
 
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 Private tour with Jamal
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 Punxes (Les), Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Information - T
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 Les Punxes is worth a visit because of its collection and also because of the place where it is situated. This gallery is located in the Casa de les Punxes, a modernist and newly remodelled building built by the great architect Puig i Cadafalch. The building represents the modernist architecture of Barcelona with arches and structures similar to those found in the Gothic constructions in northern Europe. The gallery specializes in the works of contemporary sculptors, both Spanish and from abroad. Previous exhibitions have included works of Giro Naito, a Japanese sculptor who uses unconventional materials such as methacrylate.
 
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 carrer de Sardenya 75-81, 08018 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 90 210 7581/+34 93 485 6380/+34 93 485 6310
 
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 Tibidabo, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Information - Trave
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 Tibidabo is the name given to the summit of Collserola hill. This is where you'll find the city's oldest—and only remaining—amusement park. Built in 1899, it offers more than thirty different and exciting rides. The most popular is La Atalaya (the watchtower), with its fantastic views. Some of the original 19th-century attractions are still here, like the Museo de Autómatas (Mechanical Museum). Next to it stands the modernist-style Church of the Sacred Heart, which you can easily spot as you come up the hill on the Tramvia Blau (blue tram) by its enormous statue of Christ overlooking the city.
 
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 plaça del Tibidabo 3-4, 08035 Barcelona, Spain
 +34 93 211 7942
 
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 Tripfolio for Barcelona and Canary Islands Cruise
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 Via Laietana, Barcelona, Spain - Ratings and Information - T
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 The street seperates the Barri Gòtic from the La Ribera and the Barri de Sant Pere districts. It's lined with elegant buildings that now house a wide range of bars, restaurants and cafés. It was built in 1907 as a way of connecting the Eixample to the port and it's named after an Iberian tribe (Laietans) who lived in the area before the arrival of the Romans.
 
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 via Laietana 1, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
 
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 Welcome to Raymond Vineyards In Napa Valley
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