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Torre Agbar - 142 m high
office building in Barcelona.
Architect - Jean Nouvel
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Barcelona neighborhood guide |
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Guide to Barcelona's different neighbourhoods
Each district in Barcelona has its own distinct style and atmosphere. Below, we will take a closer look and describe the 12 most central neighbourhoods in Barcelona.
They are in alphabetic order:
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Barceloneta - a nice, central area of Barcelona.
Especially popular among families since the most central beach,
Barceloneta is located here.
 More about Barceloneta
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Ciutat Vella/Gòtic - the oldest
neighbourhood and heart of the old Barcelona. Full of narrow, crowded
streets, fantastic architecture and charming restaurants and cafés.
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Eixample - in Eixample you will find the best shopping in
Barcelona, top-notch restaurants and bars, and Gaudi's most famous works
such as La Pedrera and Casa Batlló.
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about Eixample
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El Born - trendy and intriguing neighbourhood in
central Barcelona with many tapas restaurants and bars. The district has a
bohemian feel and many artists and designers live here.
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about El Born
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El Raval - Raval is home to a very diverse immigrant community. Small shops,
bars, dirty streets and nightlife characterize this up-and-coming
neighbourhood of Barcelona.
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about El Raval
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Gràcia - cool, funky neighbourhood
in central Barcelona. Every August, Barcelona's most famous street parade
is held here, where you can participate in street painting.
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about Gràcia
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Les Corts - mainly a business and residential
neighbourhood. The only really big attraction in this area is Camp Nou -
the mighty home arena of FC Barcelona.
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about Les Corts
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Sagrada Familia
- the streets surrounding Gaudi's unfinished Roman Catholic Church form a
popular hotel and residential area.
More about Sagrada Familia
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Sant Martí - this district, also called
22@, is Barcelona's new centre for cutting-edge industry. Where there used
to be factories, now there are offices, apartments and hotels.
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about Sant Martí
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Sants-Montjüic
- the inauguration ceremony for the 92 Olympics was held here. You can also find
Barcelona's FIRA exhibition hall. Primarily a residential area, but with
very good connections to the centre.
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about Sants-Montjüic
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Sarrià-St. Gervasi is a wealthy
neighbourhood with many parks, embassies, private schools and health-clinics.
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Vila Olímpica - this neighbourhood was
built in the old industrial area called Poblenou. Its purpose was to
provide accommodation for the athletes during the Olympic Games in 1992.
Today it is a modern neighbourhood very close to
Barcelona's main beaches.
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about Vila Olímpica
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Learn how to book accommodation at the best price
We have put together a
3-step
guide for accommodation in Barcelona. We explain the different types of accommodation available and how you can get the best rates.
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Save time and money. Avoid taxiqueues and high rates. |
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Save time and money. Prebook your tour! |
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The latest from Barcelona.
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Free things in Barcelona!
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In Barcelona you can do a lot of fun things for free! Follow the link below to see our best tips! |
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One street festival after another in Barcelona
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Festa Major de Gràcia had barely finished when the neighbourhood Sants launched their own annual "Fiesta Mayor". The party was launched today August 23 and runs until August 29. Parades, concerts and competitions are just some of all activities taking place. |
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Summer with children in central Barcelona
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Join Marta when she visits the smallest beach in town. Perfect for small children. |
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FC Barcelona s home debut at the Camp Nou approaching
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On Saturday FC Barcelona play Sevilla in the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup. A few days later it is time for the Gamper trophy that Barca this year play against AC Milan. |
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It is time for the Festa Major de Gràcia
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Festa Major de Gràcia is one of the biggest and most colorful festivals in Barcelona. During the festival from the 15th to the 21th of August, the streets and balconies in Gràcia are decorated. Do not miss if you are in Barcelona! |
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Save time and money with our Airport Transfers
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Up to 13 people can travel in our cars for only 99 € each way. |
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Sales on hotels in Barcelona
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It is not just the shops that are having sales in Barcelona! Book your hotel now. Tip: The further in advance you book, the better price you will get! |
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Free street music festival takes over Barceloneta
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The festival starts tomorrow, Thursday, and goes on until Sunday. Over 50 groups perform at 10 different street corners of the district. |
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Barcelona stops in August
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The month of August is finally here. In Barcelona, many factories, offices and shops close down so that their employees can take leave. Barcelona is a different city in August, with less traffic and stress. The only exception is Barcelona s beaches which are filled to the brim. |
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Bullfighting in Catalonia banned from the 1st of Jan 2012
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Yesterday, the politicians in the Catalan parliament voted YES to ban bullfighting in Catalonia. |
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Summer is here! Beach Time!
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Sunshine and temperatures above 25 degrees have made Barcelona s beaches popular in recent days. |
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Did you know that the Barcelona metro is open all night every Saturday?
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Read more about Barcelona s buses and subway (Metro). |
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Lose yourself in the Labyrinth Park
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The Labyrinth Park is the oldest park in Barcelona and since it is located outside of the tourist radius, it is something of an undiscovered treasure. |
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In Barcelona for shopping?
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Read our shopping guide to Barcelona! |
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The most popular sights in Barcelona
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Follow the link below to see the full list of the most popular sights in Barcelona. Maybe you can guess which is number one? |
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Hotel Arts - 154 m high 5*****GL hotel in Barcelona.
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Cristóbal Colón - 50 m high statue at the bottom of Las Ramblas.
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