Before going on a trip, I always search the net to find the things which I would like to visit and I copy everything from different sites. So, here is the copy. To be clear, I didn’t write those, it is just text made by using many different sources.
Poble Sec has slowly become one of the most bohemian city. For many locals it is the neighborhood of a lifetime in which to find a “lifetime bar” with a good vermouth or some delicious and cheap tapas. Sortidor Square, with neoclassical source that names the way. La Pizza del Sortidor, Carrer de Blasco de Garay, 46 great pizza, all pizzas €7. All drinks €2. Head east on Av. del Paraŀlel toward Carrer de Calàbria/Carrer del Parlament, turn right toward Av. del Paraŀlel, turn left onto Av. del Paraŀlel, turn right onto Carrer de Blasco de Garay
The other cable car in Barcelona is called "Transbordador Aeri del Port," which is the cable car that crosses the port of Barcelona and which also has a stop on Montjuic hill. The port cable car links Montjuic Mountain to the beach of San Sebastia. No. of stations Torre Sant Sebastià, Torre Jaume I, Estación de Miramar in Montjuïc . Teleriferico del Puerto 11e/one way, 16.5e/return
Due to its great artistic value, the paving of the Mirador de l'Alcalde comprises part of the catalogue of Municipal Artistic Heritage. It is a 420 m2 mosaic designed by Joan Josep Tharrats. During its creation, a wide range of diverse and original materials were employed, such as round pebbles, paving stones, bricks, ceramic tiles laid edgewise, bottoms of bottles, pieces of concrete, different iron pieces and fragments of manhole covers from the urban subsoil services, among others.
Plaça de la Vila, known as Plaça del Rellotge -If you're looking for an intimate ambiance, almost town-like, you'll find it in the neighborhood of Gràcia. Plaça de la Villa de Gràcia is one of the most dynamic places in the area. In addition to its many terraces, it is not unusual to find traditions like Gegantes de Gràcia or newly-wed couples. It's also here that you can usually find a local concert or Castellers display - a show of impressive human towers. From metro Diagonal, Head northwest on Passeig de Gràcia toward Av. Diagonal, Go through 1 roundabout, Turn right onto Carrer de Bonavista, Turn left onto Carrer de Francisco Giner, Continue straight onto Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, Destination will be on the left.
The monastery was founded by Queen Elisenda de Montcada. Her husband, King Jacob II (Jaume II), supported her and dedicated the monastery to Holy Mary. Ever since, it has been administered by the nuns of the Order of Saint Clare.
There is no direct entry to the interior of the monastery from the church. The entrance is located only a few steps away from the church. You can enter the cloister from there. It is recommended to follow the route that leads through the monastery in an anticlockwise direction.
The first interesting sight is the small St. Michael's chapel on the right-hand side by the church wall. Its frescoes from 1343 depict scenes from the lives of Jesus and Mary. The next room in the cloister contains the tomb of Queen Elisenda mentioned above. On this side you'll find more tombs of Reverend Mothers who lived in this monastery.
On the north side of the cloister, there are several utility rooms, the nuns' day cells and the staircase to the second floor, half of those can be visited. The third floor is closed to the public.
The museum is housed in the former dormitory of the monastery. Walking downstairs from the museum, you can continue the monastery tour through the lower cloister. On the west side, there are utility rooms, such as the dining hall and the kitchen, and in the basement the monastery's store rooms are located. The monastery certainly wouldn't be as beautiful and impressive without its park in the courtyard. You won't find a quieter place in all Barcelona - except for the birds singing in the trees and the gurgling of the Renaissance fountain in the center of the courtyard you won't hear a sound. Large palm trees and cypresses provide cool shade. From the lower cloister, there are several ways to the gardens.
The Order of Saint Clare still administers the monastery. Today, the nuns live in a more modern annex.
Baixada del Monestir, 9 Tue. - Fri.: 10-17.00 Sat.: 10-19.00 Sun.: 10-20.00 Regular: €5.00 Metro: Reina Elisenda (FGC L6); M Palau Reial
Like a small diagonal that breaks with the perfect grid layout of the Eixample, the Avinguda Gaudí stretches proudly from the Sagrada Família towards the Hospital de Sant Pau. A semi-pedestrianized street that connects two magnificent landmarks, one by Gaudí and the other by Domènech i Montaner. L2/L5-Sagrada Família, L5-Sant Pau-2 de maig
The Plaza Monumental de Barcelona, often known simply as La Monumental, was a bullring in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was the last bullfighting arena in commercial operation in Catalonia. It was inaugurated in 1914 under the name Plaza de El Sport and was immediately expanded and renamed in 1916 with its current name. It is situated at the confluence of the Gran Via and Carrer Marina (Marina Street) in the Eixample district. It was the last place in Catalonia where bullfights were held, since the Parliament of Catalonia passed a law banning bullfighting events on 28 July 2010 that came into force in 2012.
Torre Bellesguard
Plaça del
Sortidor
Plaza del Margarita Xirgu
Theatre City or La Ciutat del Teatre is a cultural space integrated by three buildings: Teatre Lliure (the first image), Mercat de les Flors and the modern Theater Institute. This complex is located at carrer Lleida. The three emblematic buildings face Margarita Xirgu square. As a result of the 1929 International Exhibition some buildings were built on the slope of Montjuic mountain, like the Palau de l’Agricultura, where Mercat de les Flors and Teatre Lliure are. The Theater Institute is a relative new building dating from 2000, with a surface area of 20.000 sq. meters. Head northeast on Av. de Rius i Taulet toward Carrer de la Guàrdia Urbana, Turn right onto Carrer de Lleida,Turn left toward Plaça de Margarida Xirgu
Mural de les Olles (Pot Mural), Frederic Amat
1,500 ceramic pots hang from a wall. They look as if they might fall to the ground at any moment. The originality and profound symbolism of this mural make it a unique decorative work in the center of the performing arts complex, the Ciutat del Teatre. The pots that make up the mural designed by Frederic Amat to decorate the Ciutat del Teatre, seem to have had a hard life. Some 1,500 glazed earthenware pots emerge from the claret-colored back wall of the Mercat de les Flors theatre. They were put in place in 2001 and are reflected in the windows of the Institut del Teatre building, where they also cover a section of the interior wall. Plaça Margarida Xirgu.
Passeig de Les Cascades in
Barcelona
Once you take the elevators and get just below MNAC and Palau Nacional, follow the Passeig de les Cascades, that is, the path to your right or left and you will reach these recently restored staircases adorned with beautiful fountains and blue tiles hidden under the shadow of the trees. You will be really walking along the historic Eix dels Muntanyans (Mountaineers Axis or Way) built during the 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition
Castell de Montjuïc
Standing on a vantage point 173 meters above the port, Montjuïc Castle commands stunning views of the city. The top of Montjuïc is the ideal place for a bastion of defense, with 360º views of the city below. However, this military enclave wasn't built until the Reapers' War in 1640. In 1652, the fortress, which stands on the site of a watchtower, came under royal ownership and, some 50 years later, was one of the key defense points in the War of the Spanish Succession, between 1705 and 1714. In the middle of the 18th century, the military engineer, Juan Martín Cermeño, was commissioned to restore the castle which had been badly damaged during the war, and its current appearance dates from this time. The castle was used as a military prison until 1960 when it was given back to the city and used as an army base. Three years later, Franco opened a weapons museum in the castle. In 2007, the castle came under the ownership of Barcelona City Council and, as a result, now belongs to all the citizens of Barcelona. Entrada General castle: 5€. The castle can be accessed by the Montjuïc cable car, a gondola lift that has its upper station near the castle entrance and connects, via the Montjuïc funicular, with the Barcelona Metro at Paral·lel station or BUS 55 – 150. There are 2 cables cars in Barcelona. The first is called "Telefèric de Montjuïc", which goes up to Castell de Montjuic. The easiest way to get to this Teleferic de Montjuic is to take the mountain funicular train up to the cable car base station from the metro station Parallel. It has two stops: Paral·lel, which links up with metro lines L2 and L3, and Parc de Montjuïc, which links up with the Telereride Montjuïc. The Montjuïc funicular is part of the metro network. You can use the same tickets and as on the metro. The top station of the funicular train is directly opposite the base station of the Telefèric de Montjuïc cable-car at Avenida Miramar 30. Adult return ticket: €12.00. Adult single ticket: €8.00. You can hop on and off at any of the three stations: Parc de Montjuïc, Miramar and Castell de Montjuïc. May 10:00 to 19:00The other cable car in Barcelona is called "Transbordador Aeri del Port," which is the cable car that crosses the port of Barcelona and which also has a stop on Montjuic hill. The port cable car links Montjuic Mountain to the beach of San Sebastia. No. of stations Torre Sant Sebastià, Torre Jaume I, Estación de Miramar in Montjuïc . Teleriferico del Puerto 11e/one way, 16.5e/return
Mirador de l'Alcalde
The Mirador de l'Alcalde is a belvedere overlooking the sea and the city which boasts spectacular 180º panoramic views. This belvedere provides panoramic views of the city and is the ideal spot to discover Barcelona and the harbor. The Mirador was designed by Joan Josep Tharrats, and opened in 1969 by the mayor Josep Maria Porcioles, to whom it was dedicated. It comprises a series of terraces set out on different levels. At the top, there is a cooling fountain designed by Carles Buigas. There are also two noteworthy sculptures: L'Homenatge a Barcelona (Tribute to Barcelona) by the sculptor Josep Maria Subirachs, and the popular Sardana, by Josep Cañas. The latter seems to have been dancing forever to welcome visitors to this part of Montjuïc. Bus: 150. If you take a walk starting at the bottom, the entrance there gives access to the first level of the park. From here you can gaze upon the city at your feet, with the sea in the background. Walking up, you will reach the second level that contains the pool that collects the water from the cascade that flows from the pool on the third level. On the fourth level, above it all, the Mirador de l'Alcalde finishes in a small square.Due to its great artistic value, the paving of the Mirador de l'Alcalde comprises part of the catalogue of Municipal Artistic Heritage. It is a 420 m2 mosaic designed by Joan Josep Tharrats. During its creation, a wide range of diverse and original materials were employed, such as round pebbles, paving stones, bricks, ceramic tiles laid edgewise, bottoms of bottles, pieces of concrete, different iron pieces and fragments of manhole covers from the urban subsoil services, among others.
Botanical Garden
The current
Botanical Garden is heir to a long tradition of gardens born out of a desire to
study, maintain and preserve different species. The current Botanical Garden,
also located on Montjuïc, is located between the castle and the Olympic
Stadium. There are representatives of eight landscapes that take us to
Australia, California, Chile, South Africa, North Africa, the Eastern
Mediterranean, the Iberian Peninsula, Balearic, and finally the Canary Islands.
They do so through an architectural tour that takes advantage of the steep
slopes and terrain to highlight and enhance plant species.
Plaza d’ Osca
Sants is another neighborhood that in recent years has reemerged and emerges as very interesting shopping and dining area in which to find local proposals and very innovative. In the Plaza de Huesca, close to Sants station, there are several terraces where you drink or eat a good portion or lid, making it a place increasingly visited a very special environment in which all known. Start at Carrer de Watt, 29, Head west on Carrer de l'Autonomia toward Carrer de Premià, turn left onto Carrer de Riego
Parc de l'Espanya Industrial
At the Parc de l'Espanya Industrial you'll find a small boating lake, a giant sculpture of a dragon (which doubles up as a slide for kids), grassy areas, Mediterranean trees and sports fields. The nine tall towers, like monumental lighthouses, stand at the top of the white steps which lead down to the water. If you go down to the boating lake or hire a boat, you'll find birds such as grey herons, tufted ducks, ferruginous ducks and red-crested pochards. 10am to 7pm Carrer de Muntada L1-Plaça de Sants, L3/L5-Sants Estació
Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia
Plaza of the Virreina
If you walk through the neighborhood of Gracia will be difficult to avoid in some way to this place, full of life, people, shops, bars and restaurants. The square of the Viceroy deserves to sit on the steps of his church and a good walk to get to observe and understand what is the nature and essence of the city. There are those who play guitar and often on Sundays there are flea markets with vintage clothing, antiques, and more. It's a great outdoor activity. From Placa de la Vila head toward Carrer del Penedès, Continue onto Carrer de Mariana Pineda, Turn right onto Travessera de Gràcia, Turn left onto Carrer del Canó, Continue straight onto Plaça del Sol, Turn right onto Calle Santa Fe New Mexican, Turn left onto Carrer del Torrent de l'Olla, Turn right onto Carrer de l'Or, pass next to Placa del Diamant, Turn left onto Plaça de la Virreina.
Plaça del Diamant
By day you'll catch children running around, mothers gossiping, and older men playing cards; by night the youth invade to get some drinks and enjoy some tapas. It's a peaceful place for some relaxation time... However in August the whole square transforms for the famous Festa Major de Gràcia (or Gracia celebrations) - a neighborhood celebration where locals decorate the street and create open-air themes.
Sant Josep de la Muntanya
Close to Antoni Gaudi’s famous Park Güell in Gràcia, stands the Royal Shrine of St. Joseph of the Mountain. It was designed by architect Francesc Berenguer Mestres. The church is in fact the chapel of what was originally an orphanage for girls and is now a foster home for children aged 2-18 years old, dedicated appropriately enough to St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus. This church therefore, is not only a shrine dedicated to St. Joseph. The nuns are still in residence at the shrine, and today care for approximately 150 young people. Address: Sant Josep de la Muntanya, 25. From Pl. Virreina, Head northeast on Carrer d'Astúries/Plaça de la Virreina toward Carrer de l'Església,Turn left onto Carrer de l'Església,Turn right onto Carrer del Robí, Continue onto Carrer de les Tres Senyores, Turn left onto Carrer de Massens, Turn left onto Travessera de Dalt, Turn right onto Av. del Santuari de Sant Josep de la Muntanya.
Turó de la Rovira
Standing 262 meters above sea level, it is a viewing point that boasts 360º views of the city. It was also a strategic site for the defense of Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War. It contained the remains of an anti-aircraft battery that helped to defend Barcelona from air attacks during the Civil War, as well as traces of the shantytown Canons district, which survived until 1990. From spring 2015, as a result of a project carried out by the Museu d'Història de la Ciutat (Barcelona's museum of history), the MUHBA Turó de la Rovira features new exhibition spaces giving a bird's-eye view of Barcelona's history, the city during the Spanish Civil war, the post-war period, the anti-aircraft battery on the Turó de la Rovira and the Canons district, as well as the role of the shanty settlements in the city. The space dedicated to the battery command, the Espai de Comandament de la Bateria, shows the relationship between Bus 119 and bus 24, 92 Ctra del Carmel-Mühlberg. From Guel park head north on Ctra. del Carmel toward Carrer d'Albert Llanas, Slight right onto Carrer d'Albert Llanas, Turn right to stay on Carrer d'Albert Llanas, Turn left toward Ctra. del Carmel, take the stairs, Slight left toward Ctra. del Carmel, Continue onto Ctra. del Carmel, Turn right onto Carrer de Mühlberg
Plaça d'Eivissa
Located in the heart of the old port of Horta. It is in the middle of
the neighborhood.
Parc Central de Nou Barris
L4-Llucmajor
In one spot there is a street lamp in the shape of the traditional Spanish ornamental comb, the peineta, in another a giant water fountain. The Parc Central of Nou Barris in Barcelona aims to become one of the main landmarks of this part of Barcelona. The park is the city's second largest and opened in 1999. Water is the main linking element between this network of buildings and green areas. It can be found in tranquil reflecting pools throughout the Parc Central, as well as emerging in cooling jets from tall fountains. L3-Canyelles, L4-Llucmajor ,Head northeast on Passeig de Verdum toward Plaça dels Jardins d'Alfàbia, Turn left onto Carrer de Lorena, Carrer de Lorena turns slightly left and becomes Carrer de Marie Curie, Turn left onto Carrer de Vilalba dels Arcs.
Mistos (Matches)
Silhouetted against the Barcelona sky, a series of giant matches protrude from their packaging. One of them burns with a bluish flame; others are scattered on the ground. They stand opposite the Pavilion of the Republic and have become one of Barcelona's most iconic images. Avinguda del Cardenal Vidal i Barraquer, 25, L3-Montbau From the Labhyrint metro, Head southwest on Passeig de la Vall d'Hebron toward Av. de Can Marcet, Turn left onto Av. de Can Marcet, Turn right onto Carrer de l'Arquitecte Moragas, Turn left onto Carrer de Jorge Manrique, Turn right onto Av. del Cardenal Vidal i Barraquer
Sarrià
The Sarrià neighborhood still has the small-town air: little streets and squares built around the high street, Carrer Major de Sarria, narrow pavements on streets where neighbors greet one another as they pass by. Thanks to the craftsmen and middle classes who built their summer houses here, Sarrià became one of the most prosperous parts of Barcelona. Many of the houses are Modernista constructions that can be found on Passatge Mallofré or in Plaça Sant Vicenç. Bar Tomás (Carrer Major de Sarrià, 52) is a modest neighborhood bar with almost a century of history that has won the love of locals and visitors. A symbol of Catalan ‘tapeo’ without discussion. In it, Bar Tomás was claimed as one of the five best stores of Spain where to eat the traditional Spanish spicy fries. FGC L6, S1, S2 from Catalunya
Monasterio de Pedralbes
The monastery of Pedralbes is one of the most beautiful buildings of the Catalan Gothic in Barcelona. The building from the early 14th century shows the everyday life of nuns. Highlights are the three-story cloister and the park inside the monastery.The monastery was founded by Queen Elisenda de Montcada. Her husband, King Jacob II (Jaume II), supported her and dedicated the monastery to Holy Mary. Ever since, it has been administered by the nuns of the Order of Saint Clare.
There is no direct entry to the interior of the monastery from the church. The entrance is located only a few steps away from the church. You can enter the cloister from there. It is recommended to follow the route that leads through the monastery in an anticlockwise direction.
The first interesting sight is the small St. Michael's chapel on the right-hand side by the church wall. Its frescoes from 1343 depict scenes from the lives of Jesus and Mary. The next room in the cloister contains the tomb of Queen Elisenda mentioned above. On this side you'll find more tombs of Reverend Mothers who lived in this monastery.
On the north side of the cloister, there are several utility rooms, the nuns' day cells and the staircase to the second floor, half of those can be visited. The third floor is closed to the public.
The museum is housed in the former dormitory of the monastery. Walking downstairs from the museum, you can continue the monastery tour through the lower cloister. On the west side, there are utility rooms, such as the dining hall and the kitchen, and in the basement the monastery's store rooms are located. The monastery certainly wouldn't be as beautiful and impressive without its park in the courtyard. You won't find a quieter place in all Barcelona - except for the birds singing in the trees and the gurgling of the Renaissance fountain in the center of the courtyard you won't hear a sound. Large palm trees and cypresses provide cool shade. From the lower cloister, there are several ways to the gardens.
The Order of Saint Clare still administers the monastery. Today, the nuns live in a more modern annex.
Baixada del Monestir, 9 Tue. - Fri.: 10-17.00 Sat.: 10-19.00 Sun.: 10-20.00 Regular: €5.00 Metro: Reina Elisenda (FGC L6); M Palau Reial
Palau Reial de Pedralbes
Pedralbes Palace is a museum with a permanent collection including decorative ceramic pieces, also the seat of the headquarters of the Union for the Mediterranean. In the past it was used by the Spanish Royal family when visiting the city. Now open to the public, it has a museum with a permanent collection including decorative ceramic pieces, Catalan and Arabic pottery and works by Miró and Picasso. The gardens were designed by J.C.Forestier; Royale Mayor Palace, (13th century) used by the Counts of Barcelona and Royal family during that period. It houses the famous Tinell room (14th century) which was used by the Reyes Católicos (Catholic King and Queen) to welcome Christopher Columbus following his return from America. Meandering through the gardens one finds a fountain created by Antoni Gaudí which during recent years was completely hidden by dense vegetation. Av Diagonal, 686 Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm Prices: 5€ / Free Sunday afternoon and every first Sunday of month Metro: L3 Palau Reial
Parc de Pedralbes
A few steps from busy Diagonal lies this small enchanting green space. Sculptures, fountains, citrus trees, bamboo groves, fragrant eucalyptus, towering cypresses and bougainvillea-covered nooks lie scattered along the paths crisscrossing these peaceful gardens. Among the little-known treasures here are a vine-covered parabolic pergola and a gurgling fountain of Hercules, both designed by Antoni Gaudi. At the north end of the park is the Palau Reial de Pedralbes. Among its guests have been King Alfonso XIII, the president of Catalonia and General Franco. The Palau (palace) is currently closed to the public; until 2014 it housed several museums, which have since moved to Poblenou, and now compose the Museu del Disseny de Barcelona. 10am-8pm Apr-Oct
Avinguda de Gaudi
Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau
A World Heritage site, the complex is extraordinary in its setting and style. Architect Lluis Domènech i Montaner believed that trees and flowers and fresh air were likely to help people recover from what ailed them more than anything doctors could do in emotionally sterile surroundings. The hospital wards were set among gardens, their brick facades topped with polychrome ceramic tile roofs in extravagant shapes and details. Domènech also believed in the therapeutic properties of form and color, and decorated the hospital with Pau Gargallo sculptures and colorful mosaics. No longer a functioning hospital (the new Sant Pau—comparatively soulless but fully functional and state-of-the-art—is uphill from the complex), many of the buildings have been taken over for other purposes. The Sant Manuel Pavillion, for example, now houses the Casa Àsia, a comprehensive resource for cultural and business-related research on all the countries of Asia, with library holdings of books, films, and music from each of them. Tours of the Complex are offered in English daily at 10, 11, 12 and 1 pm. Carrer Sant Antoni Maria Claret 167 Self-guided visit: 10 € guided visit: 16 €
Parc de l'Estació del Nord
A small, delightful park, sunny but with shady areas,
simple yet complex, is located in Barcelona's Eixample. An artistic gem which
combines the contours of the land with art, creating a park of extreme
delicacy. The architects used the land freed up around the former railway
station, the Estació del Nord, which closed in 1972.The park is also a
connecting space amongst Barcelona's buildings such as L'Auditori, the TNC and
the Arxiu de la Corona d'Aragó, the historic archive containing documents about
the Aragonese monarchs.
Casa Comalat
Like a tribute to
Gaudí, the Casa Comalat contains many elements of Gaudí's architecture, and is
one of the most original examples of home-grown art nouveau in Barcelona: modernism.
The architect Salvador Valeri i Pupurull worked on the Casa Comalat from 1909
to 1911, and was clearly influenced by Gaudi's organic forms. The main façade,
which overlooks Barcelona's Avinguda Diagonal, is made of stone and is more
symmetrical and regular in shape. This colorful element dominates the rear
façade of the building which overlooks Carrer Rosselló, and is freer and more
informal in style.
Palau Baró de Quadras
In 1900, the Baron de Quadras commissioned Josep Puig i
Cadafalch to refurbish a residential block on Carrer Rosselló. The architect
transformed the building completely, between 1902 and 1903, providing it with
two distinct façades which make it particularly interesting. When viewed from
the Avinguda Diagonal, the building is reminiscent of North-European palaces,
with an intricately carved neo-plateresque style which highlights the noble
character of the building. The façade on Carrer Rosselló, retains some elements
of the original building, decorated in the "modernist" style, with
elements of the "Viennese Sezessionsstil". Inside the palace, which
has been home to the Institut Ramon Llull, since 2013, the most eclectic "modernist"
decorations predominate, with the clear influence of the neo-Gothic style on
the main staircase and the wrought-iron entrance. Many details, such as the
mosaics, graffito work and multi-colored woodwork, are reminiscent of the
Arabesque. Av. Diagonal, 373 L3/L5-Diagonal
Lying Head
Barcelona Photo blog continues
with Igor Mitoraj sculptures series. This time, a huge hollow head in the
middle of Rambla Catalunya
Lady with umbrella, symbol of Barcelona
La Dama del Paraigua (The Umbrella
Lady) was a nice symbol for the city. However, La Dama was not from Barcelona.
According to some experts, the sculptor Joan Roig i Sol had used his niece
Josepa as a model. Since 1956, you have to pay to see her. In that year, the
zoo expanded and the popular lady disappeared between its walls.
This year, the lady ended up on
the seventh place in the top-10 of the most universal statues of the city.
That’s just six places behind the predictable number one – also made by an
artist born in Reus.
Torre Bellesguard
Torre Bellesguard is a monument built by Antoni Gaudi, it’s very
special because Gaudi used rectilinear forms which are quite different from all
his other works. The Guilera family has owned Bellesguard house since 1944.
During all this time they have made many efforts to maintain and conserve
Bellesguard, conscious of the privilege and responsibility that comes with
owning such a unique and special home built by Gaudi. Nowadays, Torre
Bellesguard has become one of the best spots in Barcelona due to the
self-guided tour around the outside and inside of Bellesguard. In summer, they
organize ‘Gaudi Nights’ at Torre Bellesguard with musicians from a wide range
of genres including Blues, Jazz, Flamenco music, and World Music. Guided tour
Tue – Sun 10:00 – 15:00 Head west on Carrer de John F Kennedy toward Passeig de Sant Gervasi, Turn left onto Passeig de Sant Gervasi, Turn right onto Plaça de la Bonanova, Continue onto Carrer de Sant Joan de la Salle, Turn right onto Carrer de Bellesguard, Destination will be on the right.
The Antic Hospital de la Santa Creu
Let yourselves be captivated by the buildings that were part of Barcelona's main hospital until well into the 20th century. A look at the courtyards and high-ceilinged rooms which today house the Catalan library, the Biblioteca de Catalunya, art schools and other cultural organizations, will take you back to the atmosphere of a bygone age. Building work began in 1401, with the purpose of bringing together Barcelona's six hospitals on one site. Today, as we enter the Biblioteca de Catalunya, housed on the first floor of the three sections of the former hospital complex, we discover an open-plan space without columns: the hospital wards were located here. The architectural ensemble is completed by the former convalescent home, the Casa de la Convalescència, now the head office of the Institut d'Estudis Catalans; the beautiful Reial Acadèmia de Medicina; and the old hospital chapel, which is now an exhibition space. In 1929, the hospital moved to a new modernista complex the Hospital de la Santa Creu i de Sant Pau. Carrer Hospital, 56, 9am-8pm Mon-Fri, to 2pm Sat from Carrer del Carme Turn right onto Carrer de les Floristes de la Rambla
Barelo Raval Hotel
360°terraceis the
great spot to see far and wide. You can zoom streets with binoculars. There is
a small pool for hotel guests but terrae is open to public from 6pmto midnight,
and 1am weekends. Rambla del Raval, 17-21
La Carboneras balloon
There is a marble
stair case or a double door where carriages once moved in and out. But Can
Tarrago is the oldest house in the Eixamble. Now, it is known by nom de guerre.
La carbonera, on the facade is an enormous hot-air balloon. 115 Carrer de
Floridablanca
Wall and defense towers of the Roman city of
Barcino (Plaça Ramon Berenguer)
The Via Laietana in Barcelona presents a feast for the eyes.
In the Plaça Ramón Berenguer, behind the equestrian sculpture depicting the
Catalan count, there is a section of the Roman wall dating from the early 4th
century AD crowned by the Gothic chapel of Santa Àgata. The area is a majestic
blend of two different Barcelonas: the Roman and the medieval. The square is
named after the man who was Count of Barcelona between 1096 and 1131, portrayed
in a stately equestrian statue by Josep Llimona. The wall of Barcelona, which
originally had 74 towers, was 16 meters high and marked the perimeter of the
early city, which was 1.3 kilometers in circumference. The royal chapel of
Santa Àgata was built in the 14th century, during the reign of Pere III,
"the Ceremonious", as part of the Royal Palace, the Palau Reial. It
stands, sober and elegant, on top of the Roman wall which provides its foundations.
The chapel contains a masterpiece of Catalan Gothic art by the painter Jaume
Huguet.
Placa dels Traginers
This is a small plaza that's full of history.
It can be found at the feet of the old walls dating back to the roman city
Barcino. Look carefully at the history hidden in the ancient walls, and let
yourself be filled with the tranquility before going for a walk in the stunning
winding streets of the Gothic Quarter.
Basilica of Santa Maria del Pi
Antònia, the biggest of the six bells that crown the
octagonal belfry of the church of Santa Maria del Pi can be heard ringing out
all around Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. We can now take a closer look at the
church of Santa Maria, which nestles between the picturesque squares, the Plaça
del Pi and Plaça Sant Josep Oriol. A church stood on this site as long ago as
the 5th century but the current basilica of Santa Maria del Pi was built
between 1319 and 1391, in the Catalan Gothic style. The large rose window is an
exact copy of the 14th-century original and was made by Josep Maria Jujol after
the Spanish Civil War. It is one of the largest in Catalonia. Inside the church
is a 14th-century Gothic image of the figure of the Virgin of the Pines. The
church also has a museum which houses an important collection of gold and
silverware and some outstanding medieval funeral escutcheons which are unique
to Catalonia. It is said that a pine forest once stood on this site of
Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, and,
indeed, a pine tree still stands in front of the church.
The Jewish quarter El Call
Barcelona Call - Medieval Barcelona Jewish Quarter. It is
called "El Centre d'Interpretació del Call" and is in a 14th-century
building known as the "House of the Rabbi" or Alchemist. This is one
of the few buildings in the area with original period features intact. The name
"call" means "narrow street"
or "lane" and was used for all the narrow streets in the two "call" areas called "Call Major" and "Call Menor." The "Call Major" was inside the old Barcelona Roman city walls. The "Call Minor" was outside the Roman walls. Jewish residents also had a Jewish cemetery on Montjuic hill which still bears the name "Montjuic" meaning "Mount Jew." This consisted of five blocks of houses, a plaza and a synagogue. The synagogue was since converted into a church and convent and the square no longer exists. Very little remains of the buildings. Relations between the Christian and Jewish community in Barcelona were initially good. In 1215 coexistence deteriorated until 1391, when the Jewish quarter was attacked and 300 inhabitants were killed. You can still see stones with Hebrew inscriptions on various buildings in Barcelona, for example on the facade of buildings on Plaça de Sant lu and Plaça del Rei. Streets in the Jewish Call to visit Carrer de l'Arc de Sant Ramon del Call, Carrer de Sant Domènec, Carrer de Sant Sever Baixada de Santa Eulàlia.
or "lane" and was used for all the narrow streets in the two "call" areas called "Call Major" and "Call Menor." The "Call Major" was inside the old Barcelona Roman city walls. The "Call Minor" was outside the Roman walls. Jewish residents also had a Jewish cemetery on Montjuic hill which still bears the name "Montjuic" meaning "Mount Jew." This consisted of five blocks of houses, a plaza and a synagogue. The synagogue was since converted into a church and convent and the square no longer exists. Very little remains of the buildings. Relations between the Christian and Jewish community in Barcelona were initially good. In 1215 coexistence deteriorated until 1391, when the Jewish quarter was attacked and 300 inhabitants were killed. You can still see stones with Hebrew inscriptions on various buildings in Barcelona, for example on the facade of buildings on Plaça de Sant lu and Plaça del Rei. Streets in the Jewish Call to visit Carrer de l'Arc de Sant Ramon del Call, Carrer de Sant Domènec, Carrer de Sant Sever Baixada de Santa Eulàlia.
Monument to the heroes of 1809
It portrays five martyrs who were executed following an attempted
uprising against the French troops during the occupation of Barcelona in
1808.The year was 1929 and Josep
Llimona was commissioned to create the five bronze elements that
surmount the plinth. An alabaster relief was added to the monument in 1941,
when it was rededicated following the Spanish Civil War. It depicts a series of
angels and was sculpted by Vicenç
Navarro. Plaça Garriga i Bachs.
Plaza Sant Felip Neri
It is a peaceful
space for the locals to hide from the tourists! You won’t find this plaza
written up in any guide book and because of its privacy it make an idyllic
spot. The name lends itself to that of the Hotel Neri. The hotel bar, overflows
into the courtyard, an ideal place for a quiet drink. Quietness is somewhat of
a luxury in the bustling BCN.
This unique square
in Barcelona called the church which presides Baroque. It is located in the
Gothic Quarter and in the center a fountain with an octagonal base on which to
sit and take a break from our walk through this area. The oddest thing about
this place are the marks of shrapnel that remain on its walls result from a
bomb dropped by the Nationalists during the Spanish Civil War. Turn right to
stay on Pla de la Seu,Pla de la Seu turns slightly right and becomes
Carrer de Santa Llúcia, Turn left onto Carrer del Bisbe, Turn right
onto Plaça de Garriga i Bachs, Continue onto Carrer de Montjuïc del Bisbe, Slight left
onto Plaça de Sant Felip Neri.
Barcino, by Joan Brossa
This visual poem by Joan Brossa stands just in front of Barcelona's
Roman wall, where the aqueduct once entered the city. This curious sculpture,
which blends in perfectly with the city's most ancient stones, spells out the
word Barcino, the Roman name of Barcelona, and is the artist's tribute to the
ancient colony. In the Plaça Nova,
in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter,
almost touching the wall of the former Roman city, seven giant letters contrast
with their historic backdrop. The letters, six of them made of bronze and one
of aluminum, are bolted to the ground and make up a fun and original display,
very much in keeping with this Barcelona-born artist's visual poems.
Casa de l'Ardiaca
The Roman wall which adjoins Barcelona's Plaça Nova has a
secret in store. On the other side, stands the entrance to the Casa de
l'Ardiaca, or Archdeacon's House, which contains interesting archaeological
remains. As you enter the Casa de l'Ardiaca's courtyard, you'll find a building
which is a fusion of all eras and styles. The Casa de l'Ardiaca, the residence
of the ecclesiastical hierarchy from the 12th century onwards, has undergone
many alterations over the years, such as the ones carried out in the early 16th
century which connected the building with the dean's residence. A staircase
leads to the upper terrace, a balcony in the purest Romeo and Juliet style. At
the back of the Casa de l'Ardiaca is a wall underpinning part of the ancient
Roman wall of Barcelona. One side of this wall is attached to a section of a
replica of the aqueduct which stood at the gateway to the city. The Casa de
l'Ardiaca has been the home of Barcelona's Municipal Archive since 1921.
Enterance free of charge. Jaume I (L4 Carrer de Santa Llucia.
Santa Maria del Mar
The basilica of Santa Maria del Mar in Barcelona, also known
as the "cathedral of La Ribera", is one of the most perfect examples
of Gothic style. It was built in just 55 years, from 1329 to 1384, and is the
only surviving church in the pure Catalan Gothic style. Its structure comprises three naves of the same height, underpinned by very tall columns set
13 meters apart, a distance unsurpassed by any other existing medieval
building. The window of the Ascension, in the chapel of Santa Maria, and the
Lavabo in the chapel of Sant Rafael, as well as the great rose window are some
of the most outstanding examples of the church. The latter was destroyed during the earthquake that shook Barcelona in 1428, and remade in the mid-15th century. Jaume I Head northeast on Plaça de l'Àngel toward Via Laietana Turn right onto Via Laietana Turn left onto
Carrer de l'Argenteria Turn left onto Carrer dels Sombrerers
The Fossar de les Moreres
The Fossar de les Moreres is a
place of great symbolic significance where the weight of history takes center
stage. Here, right in the center of the Born neighborhood, was the site of the
graveyard for the fallen during the 1714 Siege of Barcelona. The 1714 Siege of
Barcelona lasted more than a year. The 11th September has become the National
Day of Catalonia, La Diada. On this day in 1714, Barcelona surrendered to the
Bourbons marking the beginning of a period of repression for the Catalans with
the abolition of laws and institutions. In 1989, the architect Carme Fiol
revealed the victims' burial site by demolishing the buildings that stood
there, and covered the ground with brick as red as the blood that had been
spilt. The burial site, which was originally the cemetery of the adjacent
church, Santa Maria del Mar, was exposed to the public gaze. In 2001, the
monument surmounted by a cauldron designed by Alfons Viaplana was placed on the
site. An eternal flame burns on the top, a symbol of permanent tribute. At the
back of the square, a plaque reproduces lines of verse by Frederic Soler
"Pitarra": "In the graveyard of the mulberry trees no traitor
shall be buried; even if our flags are lost, it will be the urn of honor".
Next to the church Maria del mar.
Carrer Montcada
Barcelona's Carrer Montcada is lined with a succession of medieval,
Renaissance and baroque palazzos, their majestic doorways opening to reveal
their beautiful courtyards of venerable stone. The origins of Carrer Montcada
can be traced back to the 12th century when the dynasty of the Barons of
Montcada were given the land by the Count Kings of Catalonia as a token of
gratitude for the support they had given to King Ramon Berenguer IV in the
conquest of Tortosa. The street still retains examples of medieval palazzos, such as the Palau Aguilar, Palau Meca and Palau Baró de Castellet, which houses the Museu Picasso of Barcelona, and Renaissance ones, including the
Palau de Cervelló and the beautiful baroque Palau Dalmases. Starts in the back
of the Maria del mar and you go left which leads you to Picasso museum
Museu Picasso
The museum shows the solid bond between the Malaga-born genius and
the city of Barcelona. The permanent collection comprises over 3,800 works from
different periods, but with particular emphasis on works from his formative
years and youth. The Museum Picasso also features the extraordinary Las Meninas series, works from the
Blue Period. Carrer de Montcada, 15-23. Via Laietana Continue
onto Carrer de la Princesa, Turn right onto Carrer de Montcada On the
other hand, if the art that you love is more along the lines of Picasso and Dalí then you cannot miss
the rare temporary exhibition that combines both at the Picasso Museum. For one the first times, you can see the works of
two of history's biggest artist side by side, creating a very special dialogue between the two.
Palau de la Música Catalana
Palau de la Música Catalana, the so-called "building that epitomizes
Catalan art nouveau" wasn't designed by Gaudí, but by his contemporary
Lluís Domènech i Montaner (Barcelona, 1850-1923). This concert hall in Barcelona,
which is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an artistic landmark. Barcelona
built one of its most magnificent buildings – the Palau de la Música Catalana –
in just under three years, from 1905 to 1908. The floral motifs make the
interior of the auditorium a true feast for the eyes, giving the Palau de la
Música Catalana of Barcelona the appearance of a greenhouse with lush flowers
and plants. The expansion of the Palau, supervised by the architect Òscar
Tusquets, has made the entire exterior wall at the side visible, realizing
Domènech i Montaner's dream. Carrer del Palau de la Música, 4-6, Individual Rate: 18 € 26.5.2016 (Visit the 12.30-h and
13:30 h Catalan - Spanish) 9 €. Via Laietana, turn right onto Carrer de Sant
Pere Més Alt, Turn left onto Plaça Lluís Millet, and continue onto Carrer del
Palau de la Música.
Onades (Waves) Sculpture
These waves extend a
welcome and bid farewell to those arriving in or leaving the city by sea. They
decorate one end of the Plaça del Carbó, the entrance to the harbor breakwater.
The work impresses us with its sheer size and flexible forms.
Located at the end of the walkway built in 2003 to connect
the Plaça del Carbó and the Moll de Sant Bertran quayside, the sculpture Onades
(Waves) is the crowning glory of Barcelona's seafront area. The Valencia-born
artist Andreu Alfaro boldly reproduced the shape of the waves of the nearby
Mediterranean Sea in this majestic, yet subtle ensemble. The sculpture consists
of a series of seven tubular steel arches that rise above the central section
and the roads that connect the city with the quayside where the World Trade
Center stands. The sculpture is 42 meters high and weighs 15 tons. The largest
arch casts no shadow over the others and they all make up a unique ensemble
which looks fragile in spite of its weight, and interacts with the modernity of
the area.
Plaça de la Barceloneta
You don't have to visit Barceloneta just for the beach. There are
plenty of charming squares that deserve your attention instead. Here you'll
find a nice little square close to Passeig Don Joan de Borbó called Plaça de la
Barceloneta; its home to the Church of Sant Miquel del Port near Sant Miquel
beach. There is also a legendary tapas restaurant here called "L'Ostia" that is currently run by
the third generation of a well-known family of innkeepers in this neighborhood.
L'Estel ferit, (The Wounded Shooting Star),
Rebecca Horn
The sculpture L'Estel Ferit (The Wounded Shooting Star) consists of
four twisted cubes, stacked seemingly at random. Most people refer to this
popular landmark as “the cubes”, and it is a clear reflection of Barcelona's
penchant for ground-breaking art during the Olympic period. However, its
symbolism is inextricably linked to the past of the Barceloneta district. The
sculpture L'Estel Ferit pays tribute to Barcelona's fishing district, the
Barceloneta, and has become one of its iconic landmarks. The German artist
Rebecca Horn heralded a new phase in the decoration of the city's streets and
squares.
Municipal
Conservatory of Barcelona
According to the arrival of democracy to Spain, important
efforts were made in order to update this institution, and also to decentralize
it, since it was during that time the only public educational music institution
of the city. Xavier Turull (who was appointed director
in 1977) made important reforms, decentralizing the institution, limiting the
registration in certain instruments, reducing the teachers in certain specialties,
and promoting the registration in string instruments. But not everyone in the
institution understood these reforms, and he resigned. In 2001, when the
Education Department of the Generalitat de Catalunya opened the Superior School of Music of Catalonia
(ESMuC), the Municipal Superior Conservatory of Music of Barcelona did not
teach superior music studies any more, and thus it changed its name. At the
same time, many teachers began to teach in the new institution. Since then, the
Conservatory has adapted its task to the new situation, inside the Municipal Institute
of Education of Barcelona. Carrer del Bruc, 110 – 112m metro Girona
Casa Pomar
The Pomar house (1904-1906), is a modernist building located at number 86 of the street Gerona Barcelona. The architect Joan Rubió i Bellver (1871-1952), was the director of the project in 1904 finishing its construction in 1906. Despite the narrowness of space for the facade, the architect managed to highlight superbly with the placement of the original platform in stages on the first floor with its base of green pottery and wrought iron, which are also on the balconies of the rest plants comprising the building. The auction house is inspired by the neo-Gothic style Carrer de Girona, 86, Barcelona.
Casa Golferichs
This quirky mansion is an oddity of another era on one of the city’s busiest boulevards. Its owner, businessman Macari Golferichs, wanted a Modernista villa and he got one. Brick, ceramics and timber are the main building elements of the house, which displays a distinctly Gothic flavor. It came close to demolition in the 1970s but was saved by the town hall and converted into a cultural center. Opening times can vary depending on temporary exhibitions and other cultural activities. Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 491, Barcelona
This quirky mansion is an oddity of another era on one of the city’s busiest boulevards. Its owner, businessman Macari Golferichs, wanted a Modernista villa and he got one. Brick, ceramics and timber are the main building elements of the house, which displays a distinctly Gothic flavor. It came close to demolition in the 1970s but was saved by the town hall and converted into a cultural center. Opening times can vary depending on temporary exhibitions and other cultural activities. Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 491, Barcelona
Plaza Concordia
In the little visited by tourists Les Corts is
the Place de la Concorde, with the majestic church of Santa Maria del remedy as
a protagonist, also surrounded by buildings like the Civic Centre Mas Deu, where
something worth taking, as well as any of the terraces you’ll find in the
square for a delicious Sunday coffee or a drink at night. Today it retains that
village feel, with the local church’s bells chiming the hours every day and the
small two story houses which lace the square, housing a florist shop, bakery
and one of my favorite eateries in the city, Fragments Café. With its outside
terrace and indoor garden, it’s a lovely quiet place to have a coffee, meal or
drinks.
Tibidabo
Take a tram up Aveneue Del Tibidabo and slowly enter another
world. This is a neighborhood of dream Mediterranean living, but if it is not
within your budget or lifestyle you can at least appreciate it for a small time
by dining at
Mirablau. Mirablau, which
translates as ‘look blue’ in Catalan, is a small old school (by that i mean
original Spanish) bar on top of the Tibidabo. The outside appearance is humble
and inside stylish, dark wooden chairs and marble table tops, wooden paneling
create a genuine Spanish establishment; time slows down here. The view is
breathtaking, this is the decoration of the venue. Nothing else is needed. It
will make you fall in love with Barcelona all over again…sit back, drink your
drink slowly, and breathe the experience in deeply. Modern technology and
aerial warfare in big cities.
Plaza Doctor Andreu s/n
The Rambla de Catalunya is parallel to the famous Passeig de Gràcia.
Let’s start at the end of the street, that you can reach from the metro station
Diagonal. A thing you cannot miss is the enormous sculpture of a lying giraffe.
Whereas on “La Rambla”, you will find many human statues, “Rambla de Catalunya”
has different sculptures.
At the end of Rambla de Catalunya, just before
reaching Plaça Catalunya, you will find another sculpture. Not as big as the
first one, but equally funny.
Basílica de la Purissima Concepció (Carrer d’Aragó, 299). The church was originally built in the 13th
century on the Via Laietana, containing a monastery. However, the
renovation work around the city in the 19th century forced both the church
and its cloister to move. That change meant moving the building stone by
stone to its current location. One of the hidden gems of Barcelona most worth
visiting is its cloister. A 14th century courtyard on two floors and with
terraces, as well as a peaceful garden.
Colònia Güell
Colònia Güell,
one of the most pioneering purpose-built industrial villages of the 19th
century is located in the town of Santa
Coloma de Cervelló, 23 Km to the south-west of Barcelona. Gaudí
developed the architectural innovations of his later works in the church crypt,
which has been designated a Unesco World Heritage site. In 1890, social unrest
made it necessary for the industrialist and patron of the arts, Eusebi Güell, to move his textile mill to Santa Coloma de Cervelló.
The new project involved the creation of an industrial village with amenities which would improve the workers' quality of life: terraced houses, an athenaeum, theatre, school, shops, gardens and church. Antoni Gaudí was commissioned to design the church and his project consisted of an upper and lower nave, towers at the sides and a belfry measuring 40 m in height. The mill closed in 1973 due to the crisis in the textile sector. In the year 2000, refurbishment began on the more than 20 unique buildings in the Colònia Güell. 8,10€, 1 st Mai to 31st October: Monday to Friday, from 10am to 7pm. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 10am to 3pm. S4/S8/S33-Colònia Güell from Pl. Espanya , take of at Santa Coloma de Cervello
The new project involved the creation of an industrial village with amenities which would improve the workers' quality of life: terraced houses, an athenaeum, theatre, school, shops, gardens and church. Antoni Gaudí was commissioned to design the church and his project consisted of an upper and lower nave, towers at the sides and a belfry measuring 40 m in height. The mill closed in 1973 due to the crisis in the textile sector. In the year 2000, refurbishment began on the more than 20 unique buildings in the Colònia Güell. 8,10€, 1 st Mai to 31st October: Monday to Friday, from 10am to 7pm. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 10am to 3pm. S4/S8/S33-Colònia Güell from Pl. Espanya , take of at Santa Coloma de Cervello
Dalí Museum in Figueres
There are a number of options to travel by train to the Dalí
museum in Figueres from Barcelona. All the trains leave from Passeig de Gracia
rail station. 16eur, 1.45h The Figueres Vilafant station is not close to the
Museum, but there is a bus connecting the station with the city center (200
meters from the Museum) within less than ten minutes. The bus ticket costs 1,25
€, and there is a bus every 25-30 minutes. Taxis are also available at the
Figueres Vilafant station. Gala-Salvador Dalí Square, 5. Head north on
Plaça de l'Estació toward Carrer Rubau Donadeu, Slight left to stay on Plaça de
l'Estació, Continue onto Carrer Sant Llàtzer, Turn right onto Carrer Nou, Carrer
Nou turns slightly right and becomes La Rambla, Turn left to stay on La Rambla,
La Rambla turns slightly right and becomes Pujada del Castell, Destination will be on the right From 9:30am to 6pm, 14 €
Montserrat Mountain and the Monastery
For many visitors to
Montserrat, their visit would not be complete without doing one of the walks
around Montserrat Mountain.
Before deciding what walks you would like to do whilst you
are at Montserrat, it is worth taking a look at the Map
of Montserrat. This will enable you to gain a better understanding of the
lay-out of the area and find points that are of particular interest to you.
Some of the walks will require you first taking one of the funiculars from
Montserrat (see below for more details) - if this is the case, it will be
detailed in the description. Trains to Montserrat
leave Barcelona hourly from the metro station Espanya. Leave the “subway”
section of the public transport network through one of the regular exits (you
will need a different ticket) and look for the signs towards (city rail) line R5. One word of
caution: outside of the high tourist season, the last train from Montserrat to Barcelona leaves at 6:15 pm.
You should take that into account when planning your walks around the area. TRANS
MONTSERRAT - FROM Pl. ESPANYA STATION, price 29.50eur Includes train +
underground + rack train + funiculars + audiovisual show
Once you have arrived at Montserrat Monastery, you have the
option of taking two more funicular journeys: the Funicular de Santa Cova and
the Funicular de Sant Joan. The base of the Sant Joan funicular is just above the Montserrat Cremallera
station, in the heart of the Montserrat Monastery. The funicular will take you
on a steep journey even further up the mountain to its very peak. A glass
ceiling on the funicular allows you to enjoy views of the whole of Montserrat
as you climb up the side of the mountain. From the top of the funicular you can
begin a variety of walks around the Montserrat natural park. Santa Cova funicular railway connects
the sanctuary with the cave, the cave chapel, against the rock where according
to the legend some shepherds found the image of Mare de Déu de Montserrat.
The funicular arrives to the place where the visitors can see the Rosari Monumental, the most important group of outdoor sculptures in Catalan Modernism, with pieces by Antonio Gaudí and Josep Llimona, among others. There is also an exhibition on the funiculars, their history and how they work.
The funicular arrives to the place where the visitors can see the Rosari Monumental, the most important group of outdoor sculptures in Catalan Modernism, with pieces by Antonio Gaudí and Josep Llimona, among others. There is also an exhibition on the funiculars, their history and how they work.
1. Montserrat
Monastery to the Degotalls
This walk will take you along the walls descending from the
flats of the Trinity, which is situated about 200 meters above the walk. Below
you will be able to see the Pyrenees and the flat lands of the Llobregat
valley.
The shady lighting of the walk means that Montserrat
Monastery recommend it as a good walk for those who would like the opportunity
for self-meditation.
Directions of the walk
1. Follow
the road towards Monistrol.
2. In
front of the Mirador dels Apostols building, take the path on your left that
runs parallel to the highway (direction North West)
3. Take
this path until you reach the 'Degotalls' (this will take approximately 25
minutes).
4. You
can then return back - along the walk you will find monuments of artists and
interesting tress.
Slope: 20 meters
Length of walk: 3.20 kilometers
Duration of walk: 50 Minutes (approximately)
Difficulty of walk: Very easy
Length of walk: 3.20 kilometers
Duration of walk: 50 Minutes (approximately)
Difficulty of walk: Very easy
2. Monastery to Santa Cova
This is probably one of the most popular walks at
Montserrat. It takes you to the important pilgrim site, Santa Cova, where an
image of the Virgin Mary is believed to have been seen.
Directions of the walk
1. Head to the cable car station of the Santa Cova
funicular. To do this, you can either walk down the steep steps to its right,
or you can take the cable car down from Montserrat Monastery.
2. Take the cemented path between the station and the tunnel
of the rack railway.
3. Take the path until you reach the point where the path
veers to the left (this will take about 8 minutes). Then carry on to the lower
station of the funicular.
4. Continue along 'The Path of the Rosary'. About 20 minutes
later you will arrive at the base of St Paul's needle. This is under the flat
of St. Miquel.
5. Continue along for another 25 minutes (approximately) and
you will arrive at the chapel and grotto of Santa Cova.
6. To come back, you should simply follow the same route
back.
Slope: 120 meters
Length of walk: 2.70 kilometers
Duration of walk: 1 hour 10 minutes (approximately)
Difficulty of walk: There is a sharp ascension at the end (but this can be avoided by taking the funicular back up).
Length of walk: 2.70 kilometers
Duration of walk: 1 hour 10 minutes (approximately)
Difficulty of walk: There is a sharp ascension at the end (but this can be avoided by taking the funicular back up).
3. Sant Joan Funicular (upper station) - Sant Jeroni –
Pla dEls Ocells - Montserrat
This is a walk that brings to the highest point of
Montserrat Mountain and allows you to take in some of the most interesting
points of natural interest in Montserrat Natural Park.
Directions of the walk
- Firstly, you will need to take the Funicular de Sant Joan from Montserrat Monastery to Sant Joan
- From the doorway of the upper station of the funicular, turn right and follow the path facing North West.
- About 12 minutes later you will arrive at the Gorra Frigia (you will be underneath it) and on the horizon you will be able to see the peak of Sant Jeroni
- After you have walked along the path that takes you through the rocks, you will see a lookout to your left.
- Continue along the edge of the ridge (ensuring that you do not take the side road to the Pollegons or the side road to the Pont).
- This path will lead you to the head of the valley. Here you will enter a forest.
- After about 35 minutes you will need to cross the Torrent of Santa Maria (there is a small wooden bridge).
- About 45 minutes later you will arrive at the Hermitage of Sant Jeroni. Continue to your left, going up.
- About 10 minutes later you will have arrived at the top of Sant Jeroni.
- For your return journey you will need to go through the valley. Turn back on yourself. Two minutes later, take a path to your left.
- Leave the path and continue to the Pla dels Ocells (it will take you about 1 hour 35 minutes to reach this point).
- You will pass two crossings to your right and another one to your left. Walk under the Panxa del Bisbe.
- Further on, the path meets the GR-7.2.
- Turn to your right and head down a long set of descending steps that cross the narrow path of Del Frances - this path will lead you back to the Monastery.
Slope: 320 meters
Length of walk: 7.50 kilometers
Duration of walk: 2 hours 5 minutes (approximately)
Difficulty of walk: There is a sharp ascension sections throughout the walk
Length of walk: 7.50 kilometers
Duration of walk: 2 hours 5 minutes (approximately)
Difficulty of walk: There is a sharp ascension sections throughout the walk
4.
Sant Joan Funicular (upper station) -
Path of La Serra Llarga and the Holy cave) ) to Montserrat Monastery
This is a nice gradual walk that offers views of the
Llobregat Valley and the River Llobregat.
Directions of the walk
- Take the funicular to Sant Joan (see above for more details).
- From the upper station of the funicular take the wide path on your left that goes upwards and towards the South east.
- You will arrive at a point where you are facing a peak.
- At this point, descent towards the Flat of Saint Miquel (this will take about 20 minutes).
- Here you will find the path of Les Bateries.
- In front of you, take the path that borders the mountain to the south. About 35 minutes later, the path abruptly turns north.
- From this point you can gain a panoramic view of the River Llobregat and the mountains of Sant salvador, Puigventos, Sant Llorenç and Montseny.
- In about 45 minutes you will arrive at a small mountain called La Fita. Here you will find the Path of Forat.
- Continue straight to arrive at the Holy Cave (this will take you about an hour).
- See above for how to return to the Monastery from Santa Cova Holy Cave.
Slope: 150 meters
Length of walk: 5.20 kilometers
Duration of walk: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Difficulty of walk: Easy, apart from steep part at the end.
Length of walk: 5.20 kilometers
Duration of walk: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Difficulty of walk: Easy, apart from steep part at the end.
MUHBA Museu d'Història
de Barcelona Admission is
free every Sunday from 3pm
Museu Picasso Admission is free every Sunday from 3pm to
7pm, and the first Sunday of every month all day
Museu Marítim de
Barcelona Admission is free
every Sunday from 3pm.
Jardí Botànic Admission is free every Sunday from 3pm and
the first Sunday of every month all day
PARC GUELL Entrance Fees Adults:
€8.00 here are some parts of the park that are free to enter however you will
miss the best of Park Güell if you decide not to pay for entrance tickets.
