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Palau Güell

Palau Güell: Best Tips For Visiting This Year

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Palau Güell is a building in Catalan Modernist style, which was designed by Antoni Gaudí. Built between 1886 and 1890, the palace is located in the historic center of Barcelona. When Eusebi Güell commissioned this first major work from Antoni Gaudí, the young architect was still far from becoming one of the most celebrated Catalan artists of all time. But the truth is that, after Palau Güell, Eusebi Güell became Antoni Gaudí’s most important patron and client!

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Expiatory Church of the Sacred Heart

How To Visit The Expiatory Church Of The Sacred Heart This Year

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The Expiatory Church of the Sacred Heart (in Catalan, Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor) is a minor basilica located in the Tibidabo mountain, a few kilometers from the center of Barcelona. Constructed in the first half of the 20th century, the Expiatory Church of the Sacred Heart combines elements of Neo-Gothic, Neo-Romanesque, and Neo-Byzantine architecture. And despite being designed by the Catalan architect Enric Sagnier, this Catholic church was completed by his son Josep Maria Sagnier!

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Poble Espanyol in Barcelona

Poble Espanyol: Best Tips For Visiting This Year

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The Poble Espanyol is an open-air architectural museum located in Montjuïc Park – a hill that houses other museums and monuments such as the National Art Museum of Catalonia, the Montjuïc Castle, or the Joan Miró Foundation. Designed for the 1929 International Exhibition, the Poble Espanyol is made up of dozens of points of interest, spread over four areas of Spain. And most of them are full-scale reproductions of buildings, squares, and streets across the country!

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Joan Miró Foundation

Joan Miró Foundation: Best Tips For Visiting This Year

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Created in 1975, the Joan Miró Foundation (or Fundació Joan Miró) has become an important center for research and dissemination of modern and contemporary art, offering scholarships and promoting the work of artists from the 20th and 21st centuries. This art gallery has a vast number of works, including paintings, sculptures, textiles, ceramics, drawings, and sketches. And its location on the famous Montjuïc hill makes the Joan Miró Foundation one of the most visited attractions in Barcelona!

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Park Güell

How To Visit Park Güell This Year

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Park Güell (in Catalan, Parc Güell) is an urban park designed by Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona. Besides, it’s one of 7 works by the architect distinguished as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The idea for the creation of Park Güell came from Eusebi Güell, who wanted to build a luxury condominium inspired by the English concept of “garden cities”. The initial project had 60 houses, streets, squares, and viaducts. However, the urbanization proved to be a failure and was converted into a public park!

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Barcelona Itinerary

3 Days In Barcelona: The Perfect Barcelona Itinerary

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Barcelona is one of the best cities to visit, both in Spain and in Europe. To begin with, the architecture of the city is unique and you can admire it in buildings designed by masters like Gaudí and Domènech i Montaner. And then, the very streets and squares have a contagious energy and dynamic! Besides, it’s almost impossible to visit the capital of Catalonia without being influenced by its culture, art, history, and gastronomy. And of course, not wanting to go back once, twice, or more times!

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Casa Batlló in Barcelona

Casa Batlló: Best Tips For Visiting This Year

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Casa Batlló is one of Antoni Gaudí‘s masterpieces, the Catalan architect responsible for iconic attractions, like Casa Milà, the Park Güell, and the Sagrada Família. Built on the luxurious Passeig de Gràcia, Casa Batlló is part of the “Illa de la Discòrdia” block. In this row of modernist houses are also Casa Lleó Morera (Lluís Domènech i Montaner), Casa Mulleras (Enric Sagnier), Casa Bonet (Marceliano Coquillat), and Casa Amatller (Josep Puig i Cadafalch)!

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Basilica of the Sagrada Familia

How To Visit The Basilica Of The Sagrada Familia This Year

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The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is Antoni Gaudí‘s ultimate incomplete masterpiece. The Catalan architect dedicated more than forty years of his life to this project, which eventually became known as the “Cathedral of the Poor”. This is because the initial funding came exclusively from scarce private donations. The Sagrada Familia is still under construction and it’s estimated that the works will be finished in 2026, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the master’s death!

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Granada Itinerary

2 Days In Granada: The Perfect Granada Itinerary

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Granada is an unprecedented postcard: a monumental Arab fortress, snow-capped mountains, and winding streets with whitewashed houses. Also, did you know that the Alhambra and Generalife complex is the most visited tourist attraction in Spain? So, take the opportunity to stroll through the neighborhoods of Albayzín and Sacromonte (with traditional restaurants and flamenco houses), or visit the monuments in the historic center and discover the Andalusian markets, with strong Muslim inspiration!

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Best Places to Visit in Spain

Best Places To Visit In Spain (That You Should Visit This Year)

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Are you looking for the best places to visit in Spain? Search no further! From Granada and Barcelona to Colònia Güell and Seville, I’ve rounded up some of the most beautiful and unforgettable destinations across the country, each brimming with its own unique history and culture. Spain truly has something for every thoughtful traveler and curious wanderer. Whether you’re dreaming of picturesque villages, charming towns, or vibrant cities, you’ll discover incredible destinations filled with fascinating historic sites and rich cultural experiences to explore!

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