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Things to do in Barcelona – Visit MNAC

One of the top sights to visit in Barcelona for art lovers is MNAC, the National Art Museum of Catalunya, situated on the hillside in the Palau Nacional of Montjuic,  a building that with its massive dome, grand central hall, and … Continue reading

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Things to do in Barcelona – Visit Montjuïc Castle

Montjuïc Castle, a 17th-century hilltop fortress, offers visitors amazing views of Barcelona, its harbor and industrial port.   Originally constructed as a fortification for an 11th-century watchtower, the castle has been a strategic defense during times of conflict. And, in … Continue reading

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Things to do in Barcelona – Visit the Fundació Joan Miró

The Fundació Joan Miró, housed in a uniquely quintessential 1970s building, will appeal to fans of contemporary and experimental art. Created by artist and Barcelona native Joan Miró and opened to the public in 1975, the Foundation features a vast collection … Continue reading

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Free things to do in Barcelona – See the Magic Fountain

Barcelona’s Magic Fountain (Font Màgica), designed by local architect and engineer Carles Buigas i Sans, was built for the 1929 International Exposition.    This monumental fountain – at the base of Montjuïc Hill – may be just a large water … Continue reading

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Things to do in Barcelona – Visit the Caixa Forum

One of Barcelona’s many cultural centers is the Caixa Forum. Situated on Montjuic Hill, amidst sights and attractions leftover from the 1929 International Expo, this particular site will appeal not only to art lovers, but to fans of architecture as … Continue reading

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Things to do in Barcelona on Montjuïc Hill

Montjuïc Hill, at just over 600 feet high, is a major landmark in Barcelona. Located to the southwest of the city’s old town, in the Poble-sec neighborhood, the hill has been quarried by the Romans and the Christians for its … Continue reading

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Things to see in Barcelona – the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion

One of Barcelona’s unique architectural sites is the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, also known as the Barcelona Pavilion.  Designed by Aachen native Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, this building of stone, steel, and glass is one of several reminders of the International … Continue reading