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BARCELONA
Spain's most cosmopolitan city. The Mediterranean
climate and color make one feel perfectly at
home! Sightseeing in and around Barcelona is
exciting and different. The variety of activities
that can be offered during a program in Barcelona
ranges from the purely cultural, with the citys
incredible architecture, and its long history of
ancient cultures, as well as modern age events....
to leisurely and 'light' touring such as visits
to world renowned wineries unique to the
Barcelona region... to the purely leisurely
activities - such as activities on the water, or
bike tours - that one can enjoy in this unique
city make Barcelona a 'must' when making a choice
of sites for the future. Barcelona is a 'temple
of culture', a large and bustling city, but with
the relaxed and friendly feeling that comes from
being by the sea... the Mediterranean. The city
offers a wide variety of superb world class
incentive quality hotels The HOTEL ARTS, (a Ritz
Carlton) . Other deluxe hotels, such as the REY
JUAN CARLOS I, the PALACE, ..the PRINCESA SOFIA,
the GRAND MARINA.. the unique 'boutique' CLARIS,
...the superbly renovated and newly upgraded to 5
star MAJESTIC with a great downtown location...
The stunning Gran Hotel La Florida, a very
luxurious boutique hotel located on the Tibidabo
Hill overlooking the city and another very
luxurious small deluxe boutique property, HOTEL
MIRAMAR the small deluxe boutique HOTEL CASA
FUSTER. Coming up soon (spring 2009) is the
amazing 100 room HOTEL MANDARIN ORIENTAL, and in
the latter part of 2009, the W, first in
Europe. Meeting facilities are second to none,
with THREE convention centers, And venues for
every size, taste and budget. Catalan cuisine is
amongst the best in Europe, and entertainment is
unique.
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BARCELONA SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
The center of Barcelona is very ancient, and it
has preserved various medieval buildings, mainly
from the city's greatest period - the 14th.
Century. It has become popular under the name
'Barrio Gotico' - A half day tour of the city of
Barcelona features the ancient city center,
nowadays known as the Gothic Quarter, an area
with remains that date back to Roman times... a
labyrinth of narrow streets around the
magnificent cathedral... where many medieval
buildings, mainly from the 14th. Century - have
been preserved and restored.
Nowhere in the world is there such a gathering of
Modernist (Art Noveau) buildings and sites... as
in Barcelona. The most famous of architects was
Antoni Gaudi - considered the 'master' of
Modernism, and his creations have become famous
city landmarks. He went beyond strict academic
rules to become the symbol of cosmopolitan
Barcelona. Gaudi is Modernism in Barcelona and he
has left his mark in every corner of the city. In
addition to the mythical and famous Church of
Sagrada Familia, there are many examples of his
works along the Paseo de Gracia. La Pedrera, and
the Casa Batllo were both built by wealthy
families and are both extraordinary exponents of
Gaudi's Modernism. A visit to the spectacular
roof-top of La Pedrera is one of the highlights
of this tour. And a visit to Parc Guell
transports us to a land of fantasy.
It is a short walk to the calle Montcada, one of
the loveliest streets in the old quarter of the
city - where the Picasso Museum is located. Pablo
Picasso spent his formative years in Barcelona.
The city is fortunate to have a wonderful museum
with a large collection of his early work, as
well as some of Picasso's later pieces. This
museum is a rare opportunity to see the
development of the artist - including paintings,
drawings and ceramics. Most of the works were
donated by the artist himself, by his secretary
and by his widow, Jacqueline.
Wineries... some of the finest in the
world...Just half an hour away are some
spectacular champagne producing wineries, that
not only produce some of the worlds finest
wines, Touring these wineries is fun, but some
are also historical landmarks and can be used for
the celebration of unique social events.
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BARCELONA
VENUES

• COUNTRY MANORS
• GAUDI BUILDINGS
• MAGNIFICENT MUSEUMS
• MANSIONS
• INCREDIBLE WINERIES
• MEDIEVAL BUILDINGS