Wednesday, 27 June 2007

Organisation of a journey in Barcelona

The places to visit…



The Barrio Gótico : The Medieval centre of the city and a true labyrinth. Walk around the little streets around the Cathedral. Discover the most old antique dealers, or the feathers and umbrellas' merchants in the street Banys. It is here, where took place the most determining historical events of Barcelona.









Plaça Sant Jaume: the square in which the town council is the regional government headquarters are based.







Santa Maria del Pi: One of the best loved areas for artists and bohemians is the confluence of the Plaça del Pi, located just off the Ramblas.




El Raval (Old Barrio Chino) is a district almost entirely metamorphosed. Old den for artists, intellectuals, transvestites and prostitutes. There remains an air of bohemian but modernism has installed. Nowadays the district shelters a very large contemporary Museum and Art Galleries.








Palau Güell, or Guell Palace, was the first of many commissions that Antoni Gaudí received from Eusebi Güell.





CCCB is a multidisciplinary institution which organizes exhibitions in particular on urbanism, music, dance, debates and readings.






La Boqueria's market, located in the emblematic Ramblas of the city, is an obliged visit for the tourists and has been converted in one of the symbols of Barcelona today.




Montjuic is a mountain inside the city. You will have access to a splendid sight of Barcelona from all sides. The hillsides are covered with flowers. Exotic trees and giant cactus. The luminous fountains of Gaietà Buïgas create a magic environment. This old district is ideal for a Sunday walk.





El Born (La Ribera) is a small village in the city. Fashionable but very authentic. Violin makers, glass-makers and designers. Pensioners play cards, young people discuss at the edge of the fountains. Strange atmosphere. Don't doubt to go into the little streets to breathe the old Barcelona. Charged with history, witness of the commercial prosperity of XIII century, El Born form with Barrio Gótico the old city.

Monday, 25 June 2007

Barcelona's best sightseeings DON'T MISS IT!!

Barcelona, famous for its interesting architecture, is the capital of the autonomous community of Catalunya. Surrounded by the Mediterranean, it is a very cosmopolitan city, headquarters of the last artistic tendencies, culturally restless and avant-gardist, opened and hospitable, which offers an unbeatable offer on both cultural and distraction plan.

The monuments to see....

"La Barceloneta", small Barcelona is the traditional district of the sailors and the fishermen. It was created in 1753. Mediterranean colors and delicious seafood restaurants are in the menu. Also benefit from the 5 kilometers of beaches as people from Barcelona do at weekends.



The Olympic Port: A splendid giant made of whale bronze (by Fanck Gehry) greets you at the time you walk along the Olympic port. Here people come to stroll, to bathe, lunch. This new district born for the Olympic Games of 1992 is now one of the most visited in the city by the autochthones.


The Plaça Catalunya the Square of Catalonia, the link of Barcelona, where all roads start. From here one can practically go anywhere, by means of taxis, the tourist bus, metro or by some of the most important public bus-routes in the city. Here is where some of the most prestigious shops can be visited, also some of the most modern ones.


The word "Las Ramblas" is the Arabic word for "dry flowers". It is the most animated artery of the city. It is divided in five sections. Rambla Canaletes, Rambla dels Estudis It is also called La Rambla dels Ocells ( Avenue of the Birds) as it is a traditional site of a bird market. Rambla de Sant Josep it is also well-known as the Rambla de les Flors (Rambla of the Flowers). In the 19C this was the only place in Barcelona that flowers were sold. The flower market now stands alongside great kiosks selling all manner of books, magazines and newspaper from Spain and abroad. Rambla dels Caputxins and Rambla de Santa Monica.


You can also discover Antoni Gaudi by visiting this selection of monuments of the genius modernist architect. He was at the forefront of the Art Nouveau movement in Spain. His work in Barcelona led to the creation of some of the city's most notable landmarks. Gaudi was a pioneer in his field using color, texture, and movement in ways never before imagined. His works, both finished and uncompleted, stand as testimony to his genius.

Thursday, 21 June 2007

Rental apartments in Barcelona

DESIGBARCELONA
Propose apartments in Barcelona thanks to its economics apartments offers for your holidays through a large rang of rental apartments in the city or by booking hotels in Barcelona.

You will find more than 170 apartments for rent presentated by area and by category. Most of the apartments are located in Barcelona’s best districts; like the Eixample which is a commercial and residential district with its intersections of perpendicular avenues, Gracia which is near of Plaza Cataluña walking down following the Passeig de Grácia (still, the most spectacular street of Barcelona !), or else Ciutat Vella, historical center of the city where you will feel the typical and particular atmosphere of Barcelona; which are well communicated and profuse of any commercial activity.

you can also choose, among these districts, your apartment according to your means, i.e by category: from the cheapest to the more luxurious, everything is made to make your stay very pleasant!




BARCELONE BASIC
Provide large offer of touristical apartements in the center of Barcelona. Totally equipped, with standard characteristics, selected for their charm, functionality and inside decoration while offering cheap holidays in Barcelona.
From 40 €/ day

See Basic apartments


BARCELONA EXCLUSIVE AND DESIGN

Apartments in Barcelona center, recently equipped and reniewed with last trends, furniture and design decoration, while offering to your stay in Barcelona very attractive prices.

From 60 € / day

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BARCELONA LUXURY
Distinguished apartments with a lot of style, comfort, elegance and exclusivities that would meet customers‘ most exigent needs. Rentals in Barcelona offers an excellent good value for money.
From 65 € / day
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