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Neil's Top 5 - Barcelona

Jul 7

Written by: Neil E. Traveler
Wednesday, July 07, 2010 4:21 AM

[/]1. See the Magic Fountain - The Magic Fountain in the Placa d'Espanya at the foot of Montjuic is a spectacular site on a warm summer night. Onlookers experience a spectacular display of color, light, motion, music and water aerobics. The fifteen minute show lasts takes place every half hour, May-September on Thursday-Sunday

2. Enjoy a Picnic in the Sky - If you find yourself in Barcelona on a Tuesday evening in August or September, be sure to check out Picnic al Cel, or Picnic in the Sky. This innovative and fun evening dinner is organized by Time Out magazine, catered by the famous Goulaffres Deli, and supported by Catalan brewery, Moritz. Enjoy this candle-lit three-course meal while gliding through the air on one of the Montjuic Cable Cars. Three stops on the circuit of this unique, hour-long dining experience each present a new dish and non-alcoholic beer. Forty euros per person gets you a spot in an eight-person cable car or 80 euros per person if you'd like a private, romantic dinner with your loved one.

3. Modern Art & Culture - This free contemporary art space is located in a former factory for Casaramona, the yarn and fabrics manufacturer, designed by architect Josep Puig and Cadafalch in 1912. The cultural facility's style is representative of Catalan industrial modernism. CaixaForum is home to a permanent collection and visiting exhibitions, which has included artists such as DalÃ , Rodin, Freud and Fragonard. This cultural and social hub in Barcelona is also host to many concerts, lectures, literary events, multimedia art and other activities.

4. Take a Stroll through La Boqueria - La Boqueria is one of Europe's oldest markets, and it's a must-visit destination for any trip to Barcelona. With its overflowing stalls of fruit, vegetables, nuts, breads and cases filled with meat and fish, the Boqueria is a feast for the senses. Take a break and do some people watching at one of the market's many tapas bars. Located off la Rambla at Placa de la Boqueria.

5. Gaze upon Gaudi's Designs - Wonder at Antoni Gaudi's magical architectural designs decorating Barcelona. One of the most notable is Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, Holy Family. This breathtaking Gothic Cathedral has so much for the eye to observe and ponder. Each component has a religious significance, collectively portraying the life of Christ. Construction began in 1882 and is expected to be complete in 2026, the 100th anniversary of Gaudi's death. It is scheduled to open for worship in September 2010. To get to Sagrada Familia, take the blue or purple metro line to Sagrada Familia, located at Calle Mallorca, 401. General admission is around 12 euros. Other highlights of Gaudi's work you include his Parc Guell, Casa Mila and the Casa Batllo.

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