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Inside Background
Barcelona is most famous for the architecture of Antoni Gaudi.  Gaudi had an...
Last edited: September 09, 2008
For the last 2 years the major danger in Barcelona has been "Car attacks...
Last edited: July 25, 2008
   Barcelona's early history is cloudy and unclear. With over 2,000 years of...
Last edited: October 15, 2008
Barcelona Neighbourhoods Barcelona is divided officially into districts but...
Last edited: March 25, 2007
Travel Guides The Time Out Barcelona Guide by Sally Davies (Editor) (updated...
Last edited: November 14, 2008
There are numerous tourist information offices located in the city center of...
Last edited: October 16, 2007
Mild Climate     Barcelona, benefiting from its location on the Mediterranean...
Last edited: April 09, 2007
Today's weather and a 5 day forecast for popular Barcelona resorts...
Last edited: September 10, 2008
What is Heron City? A large complex mainly used by the locals and holds a large...
Last edited: August 05, 2008
Welcome to Barcelona! Barcelona is located in the northeastern part of the...
Last edited: January 29, 2007
Many of Antoni Gaudi’s amazing works are to be found in Barcelona. But there...
Last edited: May 05, 2008
Sleep : Prestige paseo de gracia Breakfast: Francescos cafe for atmosphere and...
Last edited: December 10, 2006
This is a link to some photos of Barcelona. Barcelona Pictures
Last edited: January 29, 2007
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Inside Transportation
If you arrive with much luggage, the best way to get from Barcelona BCN 'El...
Last edited: October 29, 2008
Transportation in Barcelona is excellent, with public subways, buses, and...
Last edited: October 16, 2007
Barcelona has an excellent subway system that covers just about all of the...
Last edited: October 29, 2008
Taxis are plentiful in Barcelona and can be found in queues at major hotels and...
Last edited: July 20, 2008
Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord Alí-bei, 80 Tel: 902-260-606 Metro: Arc de...
Last edited: May 21, 2008
To by Renfe tickets online you can find information on this TA Insider page.
Last edited: May 25, 2008
DAY TRIPS FROM BARCELONA For more information on day trips in and around...
Last edited: October 29, 2008
From Saturday 22nd of July 2006 RENFE  put in service their new connection from...
Last edited: October 29, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Barcelona is a modern city so there are always lots of events and festivals...
Last edited: October 20, 2008
Barcelona Zoo in Ciutadella Park. Highlight of a visit is normally the dolphin...
Last edited: October 20, 2008
The best way to see Barcelona for the first time is on the´'Bus Turistic' Bus...
Last edited: October 15, 2008
Travel Toe offers walking tours around Barcelona - check their website of...
Last edited: October 20, 2008
Barcelona is famous for its nightlife and is a really fun city after...
Last edited: July 20, 2008
So you found the perfect Hotel, you've engaged a good number of Barcelona...
Last edited: October 06, 2008
FC Barcelona is Barcelona's resident football (soccer to Americans) team, and...
Last edited: October 15, 2008
Here are a few suggestions on where to go, what to see, where to eat and where...
Last edited: March 08, 2008
A walk through el Born..... Another very ancient part of Barcelona, the area...
Last edited: October 22, 2008
A Walk through the Gothic Quarter and The Ramblas   The Gothic Quarter is the...
Last edited: October 22, 2008
The Eixample - Ensanche The Eixample was largely built during the 19th and...
Last edited: October 28, 2008
Las Ramblas is the best-known landmark in Barcelona. This thriving pedestrian...
Last edited: July 17, 2008
You can for just €19 for one day or €23 for 2 consecutive days travel on the...
Last edited: October 07, 2007
Barcelona Internet Cafes Be aware that internet cafes go out of business...
Last edited: October 22, 2008
Barcelona is amongst Europe's top cities for fashion and you can find most of...
Last edited: September 15, 2007
Day Trip to Besalu Besalu is a small medieval village, 132 km north of...
Last edited: November 28, 2007
Day Trip to Girona Girona is the capital of the province by the same name and...
Last edited: November 28, 2007
Day Trip to Montserrat It's easy to get to the Montserrat Benedictine monastery...
Last edited: September 03, 2008
Day Trip to the Dali Museum in Figueres The Dali Museum is located in Figueres...
Last edited: August 04, 2008
Call the telephone number listed to find out what days they have the show and...
Last edited: February 10, 2008
There is a renowned ice cream parlor in La Plaza Revolucion called "Heladería...
Last edited: October 30, 2008
Here are some not-so-happy things you should know before you go. Barcelona is a...
Last edited: September 21, 2008
A "photography tuTOURial" which runs every saturday from 2pm to 6pm. Run by...
Last edited: May 27, 2008
1.  Walk down Les Rambles and cut into the old city (Barri Gòtic). Visit the...
Last edited: October 20, 2008
These are just some of the things that you can visit during the day in...
Last edited: November 01, 2008
Explore Barcelona with an audio-guided walk. Download an MP3 to your player and...
Last edited: September 14, 2008
Wine & Tasting Catalunya Bus turistic offer a ideal half day trip to visit...
Last edited: August 16, 2008
The Museu de l'Erotica features a history of eroticism with paintings...
Last edited: January 13, 2008
The best part of this park is actually not the architecture of Gaudi, but the...
Last edited: September 22, 2008
Casa Mila is an amazing building within which you can spend a huge amount of...
Last edited: February 13, 2007
It is a magnificent show and the special fountain performance is just ´wow...
Last edited: June 29, 2008
At the end of La Rambla, by the Barcelona harbor, you will find the Mirador de...
Last edited: April 17, 2008
The Picasso Museum is surprisingly extensive, consisting of five palaces on...
Last edited: September 14, 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
Restaurants and cafes in Barcelona predominantly serve traditional...
Last edited: December 20, 2007
 "EAT" is the name of a very reasonably priced restaurant in Barcelona's World...
Last edited: October 15, 2008
A great view of the Mediterranean can be had at the restaurant called La Oca...
Last edited: August 04, 2006
Barcelona is similar to the rest of Spain in expecting families to be and eat...
Last edited: December 20, 2007
1. Shahanshah Vidre, 7. Tel: 934-126-982 2. Kashmir Sant Pau, 39. Tel...
Last edited: October 20, 2008
1. Caelum Calle Palla, 8 Tel: 933-026-993 2. Pasteleria Mauri Rambla Catalunya...
Last edited: June 15, 2008
Salads: Escalibada (with peppers and eggplants ) Esqueixada (tomato, olives...
Last edited: October 15, 2008
These are a few suggestions of where and what to eat in Barcelona. 1.  Luz de...
Last edited: October 17, 2008
Within the Muslim religion, certain foods are allowed (halal), which are not...
Last edited: August 14, 2008
OpenCor is a chain of small convenience supermarkets that are open everyday...
Last edited: August 09, 2008
Most tapas places in Barcelona are just so-so, if not a complete rip-off when...
Last edited: October 25, 2008
 Cocina Catalan Arrós Negre - Squid or cuttlefish cooked in its own black ink...
Last edited: December 20, 2007
As a supplement to the longer review article below, for a (mostly) veggie "all...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
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Inside Spain: For Foreign Visitors
The currency of Spain is the Euro (EUR), currently shared by 15 nations of the...
Last edited: November 14, 2008
Spain has three European land borders, two come under the Schengen zone (France...
Last edited: August 05, 2008
Dial 112 - for all emergencies 902 102 112 - for multi-lingual services...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
In many parts of Spain, particularly small towns and rural areas, older people...
Last edited: October 09, 2008
Always dial the full number as written or printed, including area code, when...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
In Spain it is common to leave 10% -15% tip for services. Locals  always tip...
Last edited: September 08, 2008
If you are paying by credit card in Spain and your home currency is not the...
Last edited: July 22, 2008
Voltage is 220V, 50 Hz (cycles). One needs to use a transformer (converter) if...
Last edited: July 09, 2008
Exchanging money in Spain is easy and follows a similar pattern to elsewhere in...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
Main-line policing in Spain is organised and managed on a national basis by the...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
English to Spanish translation of words commonly seen whilst travelling by...
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