Park Güell
Güell park, designed by Antonio Gaudí is the most famous park in Barcelona, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It has been subject to all types of praise and criticism, including comments such as “outrageous modernism”, “surrealistic island”, “nightmare expressionist park”.
First conceived as a private estate, it became a public park in 1922. The main entrance to the park and the stairway leading to the Hundred Columns Room are structures where Gaudí clearly let his imagination run free.
Add comment July 15, 2007
METROPOLITAN PARK OF COLLSEROLA
The Metropolitan park of Collserola preserves a good example of the Mediterranean forests of pine and oak trees. Spectacular fields of rockrose, heather and broom can also be found on the sunny slopes.
Two of the most interesting sights are the Hermitage of Sant Medir and the Natural Reserve of Font Groga.
Add comment June 28, 2007
La Caixa
This is one of the city’s more exciting contemporary art spaces, both in term of its setting and what’s inside. It opened in 2002 in the Casaramona, an old modernista textile factory designed by Puig i Cadalfach that was used as police barracks in the ’30s. The vibrant edifice features a red brick facade and singular turret, to which the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki added a daring walkway, courtyard, and entrance.
Inside, after passing the huge abstract mural by Sol de Witt, the elevator whisks you up to three exhibition spaces, connected by exterior halls. These are changing constantly, meaning that three, normally very diverse, shows can be viewed at the same time. Some recent ones have included Rodin’s sculpture, a didactic show on Confucius, Turner’s Venice, and an installation by Cuban artist Jorge Pardo, who created a baroque setting for minimalist pieces from the CaixaForum’s permanent collection. The foundation puts on a lively calendar of related events and performances, the latter focusing on world music and modern dance.
Add comment May 24, 2007
The National Portrait Gallery presents…
The National Portrait Gallery celebrates the innovation and creativity of contemporary fashion photography. The show includes work by Corinne Day and Mario Sorrenti. Until 28 May.
Detail of Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s The Skiff (La Yole), 1875. Copyright The National Gallery, London.
Add comment May 7, 2007
Sandwich & Friends
In the heart of the Born neighbourhood, just in front of the old market, this trendy café and bar is a common meeting point for groups of friends.
The interior is dominated by a huge mural painted by popular illustrator Jordi Labanda, though in fine weather the crowds try to grab the chairs out on the plaza first. Spacious and never too noisy, this is a good spot for getting a group together before heading out for a night in the bars of the Born.
Add comment April 25, 2007
;) no more partiees;d
No more parties! I feel awful tonite and I wanna die;) I wanted to go to the cinema with everybody but I `ll beter stay at home and hmm.. do some university stuff
Add comment April 19, 2007
Museo Picasso
In Barcelona’s Museo Picasso you can find a stunning, although sporadic, collection of the master’s work across five sprawling gothic palaces.
It is one of the symbols of Barcelona, bearing witness to the intense relationship between the artist and this city. Yet another massive injection of public money has gone to ensuring it stays that way.
Add comment April 10, 2007
Apollo Club
Club Apolo situated on Carrer Nou de la Rambla 113 is an old-fashioned elegant ballroom.
It features the latest in techno and drum’n'bass, as well as live music from Spanish and international names. So everyone find sometihing interesting. Life music evenings are most recommended.
Add comment March 30, 2007
