Catalonia - tourist attractions (page 9)

markerA National Palace The National Palace (Palau Nacional) in Barcelona was built between 1926 and 1929 at the foot of the Montjuïc mountain, at one end of the Avenida Maria Cristina for the 1929 Universal Exposition. It served as the main entrance to the exhibition and the Montjuïc Park. It was inaugurated by King Alfon... National Palace - photo
markerB Olimpic and Sports Museum The Olympic and Sports Museum of Barcelona is located in the building which was remodel by the architects: Lluís Samaranch i Ricard Sans and was opened to present the reality of 1992 Summer Olympic Games as well as promote the Olympic ideals. The building is situated on the Montjuic mountain, near t... Olimpic and Sports Museum - photo
markerC FC Barcelona Museum FC Barcelona Museum is the museum of the football team FC Barcelona located near the Camp Nou. It was inaugurated on 24 September 1984 when the president of the club was Josep Lluís Nuñez and at the beginning it occupied an area of 950 square meters covering two floors. It was renovated three times ... FC Barcelona Museum - photo
markerD Angels' Convent The Angels' Convent ("El Convento de los Ángeles" in Spanish) is a monastery which was home to the Third Order Dominicans and is located on the Àngels street, near the MACBA museum. It was built in the years 1562-1566 and was designed by the Gothic master Bartomeu Roig. The main nave of the monaster... Angels' Convent - photo
markerE Barceloneta's Beach Barceloneta's Beach is located in the Barceloneta area, in the district of Ciutat Vella, close to Sant Sebastia beach. It has about 1100 metres in length and is one of the largest, best situated and best known beaches in Barcelona. It is also by far the most crowded beach of the city and is visi... Barceloneta's Beach - photo
markerF Port Vell Port Vell ("Old Harbour" in English) is one of the oldest ports in Barcelona (see also Las Ramblas). Currently, it is a place where sports boats are kept. It offers lost of recreational facilities providing such attractions as the Aquarium, IMAX theatre, and Maremagnum shopping mall, which is open e... Port Vell - photo
markerG Ciutadella Park Ciutadella Park (Parc de la Ciutadella) is a park located in the Born district of Barcelona, which for many years was the only green area in the city. The park was designed in the 19th century and its style was modelled on the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris. It spreads over an area of 17 hectares betw... Ciutadella Park - photo
markerH Palace of Catalan Music The Palace is located in the La Ribera district in Barcelona, very close to Via Laietana. The building was created in between 1905 and 1908 as a home to Choir of Orfeo Catala. A ceremonial opening took place on 9 February 1908. The creator of this project was Catalan architect, Lluís Domenech i Munt... Palace of Catalan Music - photo
markerI Arc de Berà The Arc de Berà (sometimes written Barà) is a triumphal arch some 20 km north of the city of Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain, close to Roda de Barà. This monument is part of the Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco, which was added to the UNESCO 's list of World Heritage Sites in 2000. It stands on the li... Arc de Berà - photo
markerJ Roman Forum in Tarragona The Roman Forum is a Roman archaeological site in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain, encompassing an area of 18 ha. Together with other Roman remains in the city makes the Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco, which was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2000. It was built starting from 73 AD, by ... Roman Forum in Tarragona			 - photo

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