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WHAT'S ON IN BARCELONA MARÇ 2017 # 26
 
 
 
 

Enjoy Barcelona in spring

With the arrival of the fine weather, Barcelona reveals all its charms: the best of its modernista architecture, open-air activities you can share with the family, world-class sporting spectacles, shopping routes that will let you discover the city every step of the way.
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Modernista Barcelona

Admire the city’s home-grown art nouveau, or modernista, architecture by Gaudí, Domènech i Montaner and Puig i Cadafalch on the 150th anniversary of his birth. We have six unique landmarks lined up that bear the imprint of this illustrious architect, politician and teacher in his commemorative year.

 

Casa Amatller

An example of the urban Gothic style that will captivate you with its eye-catching stepped-gable façade, delicate sgraffito work and ceramic details. Come and discover it!

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Casa de les Punxes

Discover a medieval-inspired modernista mansion and delve into a fantastical world of knights, princesses and dragons. Aren’t you tempted to visit?

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Palau Baró de Quadres

Mosaics, screenprints, brightly painted woodwork, sculptures, flowers and shields… the exceptional decoration of this mansion will take your breath away.

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Fàbrica Casaramona - Caixaforum

If you like industrial architecture you’ll fall in love with this former textile mill now converted into a museum and cultural centre. A gem waiting to be discovered!

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Casa Martí - Els 4Gats

Step inside the Restaurant Els 4Gats on the ground floor of this medieval-style house and you’ll feel like an intellectual from Barcelona’s modernista era. A real privilege!

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If you’re an art nouveau enthusiast here are two itineraries and a museum which showcase some of the finest examples of this art form:

Museu del Modernisme de Barcelona

Paintings, sculptures, furniture, decorative arts… 350 works by some of the key artists of the Catalan modernista movement are waiting for you.

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Barcelona Walking Tours Modernisme

Follow in the footsteps of Barcelona’s modernisme on this guided tour of the city’s streets: details and anecdotes about the landmarks and the artists behind them. An unmissable tour!

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Manzana de la Discordia

A guided itinerary during which you’ll discover the five modernista architects who vied with each other to create the most ground-breaking building on Passeig de Gràcia.

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Plans for the family

Barcelona is an open city that offers countless ideas for you to enjoy with the family. Here are just a few that are sure to entertain young and old alike.

 

Ferrari Land

Not far from Barcelona, Port Aventura is launching a new area featuring 60,000 m2 of attractions where you’ll feel all the adrenaline of Formula 1. A unique theme park in Europe!

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Poble Espanyol

A great plan if you want to enjoy a laugh with your family every Sunday: a marionette festival, painting workshop, theatre performances and open-air games. A magical place!

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Museu de la Xocolata

Discover the history of chocolate while the kids have fun at the lollipop-making and cake-baking classes, chocolate tastings… A mouthwatering temptation!

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International sporting fixtures

65th Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell

22nd-30th April

You can witness top-class professional tennis during this nine-day tournament at the Real Club de Tenis de Barcelona. Experience the competition for this prestigious trophy!

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49th Torneo internacional de Polo

12th-14th and 19th-21st May

Come and discover one of the world’s classic sports where the rider and horse work in perfect harmony combining skill, elegance and power.

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Fórmula 1 Gran Premio de España

12th-14th May

Thrill to the roar of the engines and feel the speed around every bend at the Circuit Barcelona-Catalunya. A must for petrol heads everywhere!

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Imagin Extreme Barcelona

17th-18th June

Riders from around the world will be gathering at the Parc del Fòrum: skateboarding, longboarding, streetboarding and scooters. Thrills are guaranteed!

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Culture and shopping hand in hand

Barcelona Shopping City

When you go shopping in Barcelona you’ll discover the different neighbourhoods along the way. Choose a route and make your shopping a unique experience!

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Art galleries

Trends, formats, timeless artists and original works to suit every budget. Barcelona’s galleries are waiting for you!

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