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La Sagrada Familia temple
This architecture masterpiece that was created by Gaudi is one of the most famous symbols of the city. La Segrada Familia is Gaudi’s best - known work even though he was not the one who started it, and its construction was never finished.
The organisation that is coordinating the construction of the temple nowadays, predicts to complete the construction by the year 2022.
If you have a head for hights you can visit the structure and climb up some of the towers. Reaching the top involves climbing tight spiral staircases, but you can also get to the top by a lift.
The temple has two facades; The Passion and the Nativity. The Passion façade includes work of local sculptor Josep M. Subirachs and the Nativity façade includes work of different sculptors such as Japanese artist Etsuro Sotoo.
Opening times:
October to March: Daily: 9 am – 6 pm, April to September: Daily: 9 am – 8 pm.
Closed on December 25th, December 26th, January 1 and January 6.
Carrer de Millrace 401
08013
Barcelona
Tel: +34 93 2073031
Fax: +34 93 4761010
Catedral de Barcelona
This ancient cathedral’s construction begun at 1298 and ended at about 1880 except for one neo – Gothic facade that was added to the cathedral at 1913. The most striking aspect of this cathedral is its volume: it has three naves of equal width. Due to the fact that the cathedral was built over a few centuries, this is a real eclectic cathedral that reflects the historical changes of the city.
Every Sunday noon many locals gather around the cathedral and dance the famous Catalan dance, Sardana.
Opening times:
Daily: 10 am – 1 pm.
Placa de la Seu 3
08002
Barcelona
Tel: +34 93 3428260
Palau Güell
The Palau Guell is located just off the La Rambla. It is quite difficult to detect it from the street, but if you look up you can see the multi-coloured chimneys of Gaudi.
It is not possible to visit Palau Guell without a guided tour, so make sure to book a tour early in the day as the day tours fill up quick.
The Guell palace was built by Gaudi in 1886, as a residence for his patron Eusebi Guell. The famous roof terrace is a garden of decorated chimneys, covered with colourful ceramic pieces each one different from the other.
Nou de la Rambla 3-5
08001
Barcelona
Tel: +34 93 3171974
Santa María del Mar Church
This impressive church is considered by many to be the most perfect example of 14th century Catalonian Gothic architecture. Its construction has begun in 1329 by Berenguerde Montagut and was completed in 1383. During the Spanish Civil War, in 1936 a fire destroyed the interior of the church.
Inside the church there are two rows of perfectly proportioned columns rise high up and creat a unique atmosphere of peace and space.
Palau de la Música Catalana
The Palau de la Musica Catalan is one of the world’s leading concert halls and is definitely the most fantastic modern building in the city. It was officially opened in 1908 after three years of building work orchestrated by the famous architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. This magnificent building is an excellent example of Catalonian Modernism. The interior is decorated with ceramic mosaics and polychrome glass with floral motifs. In 1997 it was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
The best way to see and enjoy this building is by going to a concert, but guided tours are available in English, Spanish and Catalan every 30 minutes.
Guided tours are available from Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 3.30 pm, every half hour.
Opening times:
Daily: 10 am – 9 pm.
Calle Sant Francesc de Paula, 2
08003
Barcelona
Tel: +34 93 2957200
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