Barcelona - architecture (page 4)

markerA Triumphal Arch The Triumphal Arch (Arc de Triomf) is a structure designed by the architect Josep Vilaseca i Casanova, located at the intersection of Paseo de Lluís Companys and Passeig de Sant Joan. In contrast to the other triumphal arches built in various Roman cities to commemorate the victory in a battle, and ... Triumphal Arch - photo
markerB Sant Antoni Market Sant Antoni Market (Mercat de Sant Antoni in Catalan) is one of the largest and busiest markets in Barcelona. It is located between the Eixample and Ciutat Vella District, in the neighborhood of Sant Antoni. It is also known as Antoni Rovira Market after the architect who designed it.It occupies an ... Sant Antoni Market - photo
markerC National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC) The National Art Museum of Catalonia (Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, MNAC) is a museum located on the Montjuic mountain in Barcelona, at the end of the Avenida Maria Cristina, inside the building of the National Palace (Palau Nacional). The construction of the palace where the museum is located ... National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC) - photo
markerD Casa de les Punxes 'Casa de les Punxes' also known as the home of Terrades, is a modernism building designed by catalan architect Joseph'a Puig i Cadafalch, located at the intersection of street Diagonal an Rosello. This house was built in 1905, when sisters Terrades wanted to join three buildings belonging to them,... Casa de les Punxes - photo
markerE Teatre Nacional de Catalunya Teatre Nacional de Catalunya (National Theatre of Catalonia) is known in short as the TNC is located in Barcelona, near Plaza de las Glorias and the famous Torre Agbar. Built in 1996, was designed by architect Bofill Ricado in neo-classic style with postmodernist elements. The theatre is located in... Teatre Nacional de Catalunya - photo
markerF Palau Robert The Palau Robert is a palace-style building located on the Passeig de Gracia, close to Avenida Diagonal in Barcelona. The palace was designed by the architect Joan Martorell in order to provide accommodation for the Marquis de Robert, an aristocrat who had great influence on the politics in these t... Palau Robert - photo
markerG 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
markerH 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
markerI Caixa Forum - Casaramona Factory Casaramona Factory is a modernist building located on the Montjuic Mountain built by the architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch between 1909 and 1912. Since 2002 it has been the headquarters of Caixa Forum, a multidisciplinary centre which aim is to promote culture. It is owned by La Caixa, one of the l... Caixa Forum - Casaramona Factory - photo
markerJ Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau The Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, better known as Sant Pau, is a modern building located in the neighbourhood of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona. The monumental work of an architect Lluis Domenech i Muntaner is considered The World Heritage by UNESCO since 1997. The architect worked with ar... Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau - photo

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Name Barcelona
Region Catalonia
Country Spain (ES)
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