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Sagrada Familia, the light show..

Posted on September 20, 2012 by admin

ShareMore gaudy than Gaudí, as part of the ‘La Merce’ festival this year the city of Barcelona has invited guest city Montréal to create a moving fresco on the basilica’s nativity façade. The show, entitled “Ode à la Vie” is … Continue reading →

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The Fundació Joan Miró

Posted on September 5, 2012 by admin

ShareThe Fundació Joan Miró, Centre d’Estudis d’Art Contemporani (Joan Miró Foundation) in Barcelona is one of the cities cultural highlights. Located on the the imposing Montjuïc Mountain that dominates the Barcelona skyline is this stylish modernit museum honoring Catalan artist … Continue reading →

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The Picasso Museum in Barcelona

Posted on September 5, 2012 by admin

ShareThe Picasso Museum is one of the key cultural destinations in Barcelona, the city where Picasso, perhaps the most important artist of the 20th century, grew up and spent his formative years. Loctated on Calle Montacada in the Born District … Continue reading →

Posted in Areas - The Old Town & Ramblas, Barcelona's Museums, Exhibitions in Barcelona, Picasso Barcelona | 1 Comment

Poblenou – Barcelona’s village by the sea

Posted on August 15, 2012 by admin

ShareLocated only a short distance from the city centre, Poblenou is a delightful area with a distinct village feel. Located beyond the city centre to the north (towards France), Poblenou is right next to the sea and can be reached … Continue reading →

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Ghost town – Barcelona in August

Posted on August 15, 2012 by admin

ShareThere are some cities where, come August, practically the entire population ups and leaves, and Barcelona is one of the. In their wake, an almost eerie quiet descends, and the deserted streets become unrecognisable, the hustle and bustle of the … Continue reading →

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Energy efficient apartments in Barcelona

Posted on August 14, 2012 by admin

ShareBarcelona has raised its first block of flats with an A energy efficient certificate. The building has been designed by the SAAS Studio for the Spanish government’s housing body – El Patronato Municipal de la Vivienda. This A rating belongs … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture in Barcelona, Barcelona Apartments | Tagged | 4 Comments

Seat sends electric cars to Barcelona

Posted on August 2, 2012 by admin

ShareBarcelona is proud to be a green and environmentally friendly city. The city’s recycling system is a huge success, one of the finest in Europe. Public transport is excellent, and there is a city sponsored public bike scheme. In the … Continue reading →

Posted in Barcelona a world city, Transport in Barcelona | 5 Comments

Apple store opening in Barcelona soon!

Posted on July 26, 2012 by admin

ShareGood news for us Apple fans here. Apple has announced that its new Barcelona store is to make its grand opening on July the 28th 2012. In preparation Apple has been contacting Catalan Apple users to announce that its new Barcelona … Continue reading →

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A crackdown on noise at night in Barcelona

Posted on July 16, 2012 by admin

ShareBarcelona City Council is cracking down on noise resulting from nighlife in the city, with a new campaign called Silenci Pla. This campaign aims to raise awareness of the reduction of noise in key areas of nightlife in the city. … Continue reading →

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Superyachts in Barcelona

Posted on July 12, 2012 by admin

SharePlans to turn the Marina Port Vell into the Mediterraneans next Monaco are proving controversial, despite the current economic climate in Barcelona and throughout Spain. Salamanca, a British private investment fund has taken control of much of the port area … Continue reading →

Posted in Barcelona a world city, Barcelona as a cruise destination, barcelona economy, Barcelona Marina, barcelona port vell | 2 Comments