 City
 After
an extreme makeover lasting more than two decades, Barcelona has
transformed itself into one of the most dynamic and stylish cities in
the world. Summer is serious party time, with week-long fiesta fun. But
year-round the city sizzles - it's always on the biting edge of
architecture, food, fashion, style, music and good times. The
buildings, especially the work of the eccentric genius Gaudí,
will blow you away. The art, with significant collections by Picasso
and Miró, will make you clammy all over.
The people, with their exuberance, their
creative spirit, their persistent egalitarianism, will fascinate you.
Lively, modern, internationally renowned, Mediterranean, multicultural,
enterprising, open, friendly, attractive and dynamic. This is
undoubtedly a description of Barcelona. Few cities in the world have so
many reasons for being the best place to hold a special event. The
city's strategic location, its modern services network , its extensive,
successful experience in organising large events and its special,
hospitable character guarantee success.
 Must see sights Whatever your interests, be sure not to miss a stroll along La Rambla.
It is one of the city’s landmark sights, a bustling thoroughfare
where flower stalls and performance artists jostle for space.
The historic centre is imbued with a bohemian atmosphere which you can discover as you walk through the Gothic Quarter, and the Ribera and Raval districts. This is one of the world’s best-preserved medieval
quarters. However, if Barcelona is famous for anything, it must be the
buildings in the Eixample. If you take a walk around this neighbourhood you will be able to admire architectural masterpieces such as the Sagrada Família and La Pedrera, among other wonders inherited from Antoni Gaudí and the other architects of the city’s home-grown art-nouveau movement, modernisme.
In this city, which overlooks the sea, you can enjoy a whole host of open spaces such as beaches, the Olympic Marina, Tibidabo or Montjuïc and its surroundings. All in all, it is the ideal city to discover exceptional monuments and surprising places.
To organize your stay in Barcelona visit: www.barcelonaturisme.com
What to visit near Barcelona
Barcelona's favourable location makes it the
ideal departure point from which to discover new landscapes and enjoy
contact with nature. Within a radius of a little over 200kilometres,
you will find charming areas offering a wealth of cultural, historic
and recreational attractions.
Barcelona Tourism offer you the following visits:
How to get :: to the city
- By air Barcelona is the arrival and departure point for flights from around the world.
The airport is within easy reach of the city.
By land Barcelona is within easy reach...by train, bus or car.
By sea Barcelona is the Mediterranean’s foremost cruise ship harbour.
It operates services to the Balearic Islands and major ports.
Getting around the city Public transport is the most practical way of getting around the city.
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How to get :: to the venue
- Getting around the city We recommend you use public transport and alternative means of
transport such as bicycles in order to get around the city. There is no
better way to discover the city than by walking through its streets. If
you come to the city by car your best bet is to leave your vehicle in a
car park and enjoy your visit by bus, metro or taxi.
Metro and FGC Barcelona currently has six metro lines covering a total of 86.6 kilometres and passing through 123 stations.
Bus Barcelona has a fleet of 1000 buses which operate on over 80 routes and connect all the city’s districts.
Taxis Barcelona has a fleet of 11,000 taxis which can be easily identified by their yellow and black livery.
Other transport The city’s landmark sites also feature unique means of transport with a special
charm of their own, such as the Tramvia Blau, the oldest tram in Barcelona, and the Montjuïc
funicular railways.
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