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Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, the capital and cultural hub of Spain's Catalonia region, and the port that Columbus set sail from for the Americas, is an exciting, energetic and cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culture and the arts.
- Museo Picasso
Discover Picasso's important early works in this museum's fascinating showcase. Other must-sees are the Museum of Modern Art and the palatial Museu d'Art de Catalunya, with works by El Greco, Dali and other masters who called Barcelona home.
- La Sagrada Familia
Built by modernist architect, Antoni Gaudi, the La Sagrada Familia Church is a truly unique masterpiece with its flamboyant spires, unusual curves and sculpted figures. His La Pedrera (quarry) is, perhaps, the most unique block of apartments and offices in the world, built with an organic-looking, wavy stone fa'ade.
- Las Ramblas
Stroll the broad promenade of Las Ramblas, the city's lively district of shops, restaurants and clubs where people-watching is pastime. Or dine on Catalonian cuisine, such as Habras a la Catalina with wine that the region is famous for at one of the Placa Reial's chic cafes.
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Survey Barcelona's major sights on a narrated city drive. Visit Antonio Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece, the cathedral of La Sagrada Familia. View La Perdrera, one of Gaudi's most famous works before climbing the hill of Montjuic, home to the 1992 Olympic Ring and the picturesque site of parks, fountains and museums.
- WHAT YOU VISIT
La Sagrada Familia - Barcelona's great architect Antonio Gaudi designed the church in 1883. Still unfinished after a century, this awe-inspiring building - with its massive spires - lacks completed walls and a roof. Construction is being completed by Gaudi's collaborators. Your guide describes the church's features, including the massive nativity fa'ade, the flamboyant spires and the modern stained glass windows. The Gaudi Museum on the lower level traces the architect's life and achievements.
- PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
La Pedrera - Gaudi designed several striking and innovative structures in Barcelona. Considered one of Gaudi's most accomplished works - La Pedrera or Casa Mila as it's known to locals, features a unique fa'ade with undulating, smooth stone walls and elaborate iron balconies.
Mirador Del Alcalde - Ascend Montjuic, the city's 700-foot-tall hill, for panoramic views of the city and harbor. It is also the site of the 1992 Olympic Ring, parks, fountains and museums.
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Experience the city's rich cultural legacy. Pablo Picasso once lived in Barcelona as a struggling art student. Tour the city's Picasso Museum and view its collection of paintings, drawings, engravings and ceramics. Then visit Gaudi's La Pedrera, famed for its undulating walls, Art Nouveau balconies and elaborate chimneys.
- WHAT YOU VISIT
Picasso Museum - Picasso lived in Barcelona as a struggling student artist. The museum honors his legacy with a stunning collection of paintings, drawings, engravings and ceramics donated by the artist and his Catalan friend, Jaime Sabarres. The museum is housed in the Palau Aguilar, which boasts a late Gothic-early Renaissance courtyard surrounded by tiers of arcaded galleries.
La Pedrera - Known locally as Casa Mila, Gaudi's most accomplished, finished work features an ornate fa'ade with undulating walls and iron art nouveau balconies. Your guide points out La Pedrera's many innovative features. Take an elevator and stairs to the roof to view the building's elaborate chimneys while taking in views of the city.
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There is no better way to get acquainted with a city than on foot. A lightweight MP3 player and a detailed map offer a walking tour of city's sights including the ancient Barri Gotic ' Barcelona's famed Gothic Quarter. The audio player is yours for the day, so you set your own pace.
- YOUR LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO PLAYER
The Discovery Player is a full-stereo IPOD that is worn comfortably around your neck as you explore the area's historic sights. The headsets or earpieces provided allow you to listen to all the facts and history of this memorable city while walking through the streets at your own pace. Simply consult the customized map to find each location and then go to the indicated number on the player for a detailed description of the site and its history.
The Discovery Player is yours for the day. Follow the suggested Discovery Walks route or create your own adventure, following the detailed map and audio
Mirador Del Alcalde - Ascend Montjuic, the city's 700-foot-tall hill, for panoramic views of the city and harbor. It is also the site of the 1992 Olympic Ring, parks, fountains and museums.
- WHAT YOU SEE
With more than 30 points of interest programmed into the player, Barcelona's ancient Gothic Quarter awaits your exploration. From the liveliness of the city's most famous promenade, Las Ramblas, to the majesty of Barcelona's Cathedral and its cloisters, your stroll through the Gothic Quarter will be a highlight of your visit to this vibrant and historic city.
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Visit Catalonia's spiritual center, a 1,000-year-old Benedictine monastery set against spectacular mountain crags. Montserrat was one of the great monastic complexes of the Middle Ages, drawing monks, philosophers and artists from around Europe. Its Romanesque basilica is home to the Black Madonna, Catalonia's patron saint.
- WHAT YOU VISIT
Benedictine Monastery Complex - Nestled at the foot of eroded mountain crags, the millennia-old monastery is the focus of Montserrat's Plaza. The monastery's roots date back to a time when isolated hermitages occupied the mountain caves. Montserrat was one of the great monastic complexes of the Middle Ages, drawing monks far and wide who were philosophers, historians, scientists, artists and musicians.
Basilica - The monastery's superb Romanesque basilica is decorated with statues of Christ and the 12 Apostles. The somber interior is renowned for the gilded wooden sculpture of Catalonia's patron saint La Moreneta - the Black Madonna of Montserrat. You may choose to join the visitors paying homage to the silver altar dedicated to the Virgin.
- WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
From Barcelona, you drive into countryside rich with vineyards and olive, almond and hazelnut orchards. Climb the winding mountain road past eroded rock outcroppings. The town and monastery sit on a natural plateau, perched some 2,300 feet above sea level.
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