Barcelona - architecture (page 7)

markerA Santa Maria del Mar Church The Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar is a Gothic church located in Barcelona, ​​Catalonia, in the Ribera district of Barcelona, more commonly known as el Born. Built in the 14th century under the direction of Ramón Berenguer de Montagut i Despuig thanks to the hard work of plebejans, commoners i... Santa Maria del Mar Church - photo
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markerC Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya The Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya is a building owned by the Government of Catalonia, the Generalitat, located in the Plaza de Sant Jaume, in the heart of Barcelona's Catalan Gothic district.The institution has undergone several ups and downs throughout its history. It was also abolished ... Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya - photo
markerD Drassanes Reials - Royal Shipyards The Drassanes Reials de Barcelona (Royal Shipyards of Barcelona) is the best preserved complex of civil Gothic buildings in Barcelona. Located very close to the waterfront, at the foot of the mountain of Montjuïc, it used to be a place where ships were built and repaired. The construction of the ... Drassanes Reials - Royal Shipyards - photo
markerE Natural Science Museum The Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona consists of the Museum of Zoology, the Museum of Geology, the Botanical Garden in Montjuïc, and the new Museu Blau (Blue Museum), opened in March 2011. The buildings of the museum are located in three different parts of the city: Ciutadella Park and Montjuïc ... Natural Science Museum - photo
markerF W Hotel The W Hotel, better known as the Hotel Vela, is located in the centre of Barcelona, 20 meters from the seaside in Barceloneta district. It was designed by an architect Ricardo Bofilla Levi. It is an important landmark in Barcelona's panorama, built entirely of glass. It looks like a sailing ship, th... W Hotel - photo
markerG Pompeu Fabra University - Diposit de les Aigües Pompeu Fabra University is a Catalan centre of education which was established in 1990 as a result of the expansion of the educational institutions in Catalonia. It was created with the aim to disseminate the values of freedom, democracy, justice, equality, independence and plurality. Today, it is o... Pompeu Fabra University - Diposit de les Aigües - photo
markerH Pla de Palau - Llotja de Mar Pla de Palau is a square in Barcelona. In the past (medieval age) used as a trade centre. It owed it flourishing to the well developed sea-trade of goods. It was also a center of business and life. Pla de Palau was composed of different buildings, some of which have preserved their original form thr... Pla de Palau - Llotja de Mar  - photo
markerI Archeological Museum Archaeological Museum of Catalonia (MAC) includes a complex of several archaeological sites in Catalonia. The main goal of this institution is to preserve, research, and popularize the archaeological remains illustrating the historical evolution which has been taking place during the period between ... Archeological Museum - photo
markerJ Bellesguard Tower La Torre de Bellesguard is located on the foot of Mount Tibidabo in the district of Sant Gervasi in Barcelona. It was designed by Antonio Gaudi. In the Catalan language "Bellesguard" means "buena vista", meaning "good view". The tower is also known as Casa Figueras from family to which it was belong... Bellesguard Tower - photo

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Name Barcelona
Region Catalonia
Country Spain (ES)
Population 4,200,000 inhabitants

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