Barcelona,
Spain - Travel & Accommodation Guide
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in the Plaza de España area - Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona-
Capital of Catalunya and a place of constant fascination. A mixture
of modern, gothic and modernist, with wonderful architecture, museums,
cathedrals and other places to visit. Visit our photo galleries for
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Plaza de
España (Plaça d'Espanya) is one of Barcelona's
most important squares, built on the occasion of the 1929 International
Exhibition, held at the foot of Montjuïc, in the Sants-Montjuïc
district. One of the city's biggest squares, it is the junction of
several major thoroughfares: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, Avinguda
del Paral·lel, Carrer de la Creu Coberta and Carrer de Tarragona,
and leads to the Palau Nacional through Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina,
which houses one of Catalonia's finest museums, the Museu Nacional d'Art
de Catalunya (MNAC). It was designed by Josep Amargós. The fountain
at the centre of the square was designed by Josep Maria Jujol, a collaborator
of Antoni Gaudí, while Miquel Blay designed the statues. The buildings
were designed by Nicolau Maria Rubió i Tudurí.
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Venetian Towers - they are 47 m
(154 ft) tall and lead the way to the MNAC via Avinguda de la Reina Maria
Cristina, an avenue commonly used to host trade fairs. |
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Fira de Barcelona |
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Parc de Joan Miró - previously
known as Parc de l'Escorxador (Abbatoir Park), it is nowadays named after
the Catalan painter Joan Miró, whose 22-metre-tall statue Dona i
Ocell (Woman and Bird) can be seen in one of its corners (see photo on
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Arenas de Barcelona, a bullring
- It was built in 1900 in the Moorish Revival style and is being converted
into a shopping center. |
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Vilamari, Barcelona
The Vilamari is a 4 star
hotel, just a few minutes from the Plaza de España. Its wonderful
location offers great comfort for business and pleasure stays. Completely
equipped meeting rooms, fitness centre with a sauna and jacuzzi, car park
and all the conveniences in the centre of Barcelona. When you enter your
room, you will feel like you have entered into a place deigned to help
you rest, like the four pillows on your bed. Exclusive details, such as
the special reading lamps on the bed head, smoker/non-smoker rooms, room
service and personal climate control. Designed to make you feel that your
room is always how you want it. |
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B-Hotel
Barcelona
The B-Hotel in Barcelona,
is a trendy, boutique-style property located in the bustling square of
Plaza de Espana. The hotel is situated nearby the Congress Centre, Montjuich
mountain and Spanish Village. Set in the middle of Barcelona, the hotel
is just two kilometers from the lively cafes and market stalls of Las Ramblas
and 500 meters from the Miró Museum and Olympic Stadium at Montjuic.
Guests can relax on the B-Hotel's sun-drenched terraces, take in city views
from the poolside bar and go for a workout at the gym. Guests travelling
on business can benefit from the business centre which includes meeting
rooms for up to 90 people, audio-visual equipment, exhibit space and banquet
facilities. Guests can update sightseeing itineraries via the
complimentary Internet access while the concierge can make restaurant reservations
and book tickets for local shows and events in Barcelona. |
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Expo
Hotel Barcelona
The Expo Hotel is 500 meters
from Fira Exhibition Centre in the business district in Barcelona, Spain.
Montjuic Palace with its illuminated fountains and gardens, is one kilometer
from the hotel, while the attractions of the historic center and Las Ramblas
are two kilometers away. 50 meters from Sants train station Barcelona International
Airport is 15 kilometers away. El Mall is a buffet-style restaurant, its
tiled floor, bare brick walls and vaulted wooden ceilings reminiscent of
a Catalan cave. The menu specialises in Catalan and Spanish dishes such
as paella, fish soup and turbot with beans and mushrooms. The Atelier
Restaurant serves Mediterranean specialities and wines in an informal setting,
decorated in cream and flooded with natural light. There is also a bar
for snacks and drinks, accompanied. |
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Hotel
Fira Palace Barcelona
The modern Hotel Fira Palace
Barcelona is located in Barcelona, Spain, adjacent to the Plaza de Espana,
and within 500 metres of the Montjuic park and complex. The nearest metro
station is Espanya. Barcelona Airport (BCN) is 16 kilometres from the hotel.
El Mall is a buffet-style restaurant, its tiled floor, bare brick walls
and vaulted wooden ceilings reminiscent of a Catalan cave. The menu specialises
in Catalan and Spanish dishes such as paella, fish soup and turbot with
beans and mushrooms. There is a gym with cardiovascular and weights
equipment, fitness classes, an indoor lap pool and sauna. The Hotel
Fira Palace Barcelona's 276 spacious and soundproofed guestrooms are decorated
in neutral tones with contrasting fabrics. All rooms have air conditioning,
high-speed Internet access (surcharge), minibars and safes. |
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Vincci
Arena Hotel, Barcelona
The contemporary Vincci
Arena hotel is located in Barcelona's Montjuic district. It is within one
kilometre of the Joan Miro Foundation and two kilometres from the bustling
Las Ramblas boulevard. The nearest metro stations are Tarragona and Hostafrancs.
The informal Arena Bar serves drinks, and there are several dining options
in the area. Room service is also available. Vincci Arena has meeting
rooms for small groups and wireless Internet access. There is a fitness
room at the Vincci Arena hotel. Staff are available at the front desk 24
hours a day and can arrange childcare and give sightseeing advice. The
84 air-conditioned guestrooms at the Vincci Arena hotel are on seven floors
and feature contemporary decor in neutral tones. |
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