Catalonia - tourist attractions (page 22)

markerA 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
markerB Mossen Costa i Llobera Gardens The Gardens of Costa i Llobera Mossen am located in the mountain Montjuïc in Barcelona. Is one of the three gardens dedicated to Catalan poets. The garden was created in honor of the Catalan poet Mossen Costa i Llobera. Was founded by Joan Panella y Bonastre, professor of the "La Escuela de Jardine... Mossen Costa i Llobera Gardens - photo
markerC 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
markerD 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
markerE 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
markerF Plaza de España Plaza de España in Barcelona is one of the biggest squares in the city covering an area of approximately 34,000 square meters. It is also one of the most important communications hubs, linking some of the main streets of Barcelona, such as Avenida Paralelo, Gran Via de les Corts Catalans, Carrer de ... Plaza de España - photo
markerG Gaudí's House-Museum Gaudí's House-Museum is a building located in Park Güell which was opened as a museum in 1963 by the Association of Gaudí. Also known as the "Torre Rosa" (Pink Tower) due to the colour of its façade, which can be linked to Gaudí's religious devotion to Virgen del Roser (Dziewicy z Rosal). Between 1... Gaudí's House-Museum - photo
markerH 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
markerI Palace of the Vicereine The Palace of the Vicereine (Palau de la Virreina in Catalan) is a baroque-style palace sited in Las Ramblas in Barcelona. Much of its dependencies are now used as headquarters of the cultural area of Barcelona City Council and some of the rooms are frequently used for exhibitions or other cultural ... Palace of the Vicereine - photo
markerJ Mapfre Tower La Torre Mapfre is one of the two tallest skyscrapers in the city of Barcelona, ​​together with the Hotel Arts, located a few meters further. They form a symbolic gateway to the Olympic Barcelona from the Olympic port and were built for the Olympic Games of Barcelona 92. This symbolic meaning refers... Mapfre Tower - photo