Women-Friendly Travel in Barcelona
The Barcelona women-friendly travel guide places explicit women-friendly and family confidence signals first, while keeping uncertain details visible for review.
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Mercat de Sant Josep
One of the most famous markets in the city, it is great for fresh fish, meats and vegetables. It is also known as La Boqueria.
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Els Encants Vells
The Old Charms is a market held every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8am to 7pm next to the Placa de les Glories Catalanes. One of the best “preus de ganga" (bargain-basement prices) places.
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Mercat de Sant Antoni
Sunday mornings are reserved for old maps, stamps, books and cards of various times and origins at the western edge of El Raval.
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Vinson
This is one place that contemporary design lovers will just treasure and has everything from household objects to furniture and is a great place for decorative items.
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Cacao Sampaka
Xocoa or The Chocolate Factory is must for chocolate lovers. There is a Chocolate Museum in Carrer Comerç, 36.
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Casa Amatller
One of the most famous chocolate shops of the world, it is a museum that displays works of chocolate art by Puig i Cadafalch and sells superb quality chocolates.
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Carrer Bisbe Crafts Shop
A small shop that carries miniature dracs and gigants (dragons and giants), replicas of those used in Catalan fiestas. Address: Carrer Bisbe, 2 bis
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El Ingenio
A shop in Carrer Raurich sells real dracs and gigants that are featured in Catalan processions and is a great place to buy some very amusing stuff such as rubber snakes and other paraphernalia for practical jokes!
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Rituals
Rituals is a trendy store for home and body care. It stocks perfumes, cosmetics, clothing as well as incense sticks, candles and home fragrance products.
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Parc Gaell
is a wide garden complex with a structure on the hill of el Carmel designed by Gaudy.
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Sarria
A small village in the middle of Barcelona with narrow streets and lovely olden style houses.
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Teatre Lliure
One of the most prestigious theaters of the country, it is distinguished for producing some of the best contemporary dance and music pieces of the world.
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What to do with Children in Tow
Tibidabo Funfair "The Magic Mountain" A superb funfair with several rides, it is an absolute gem for kids and is a great place to have some quality family time. Address: On Tibidabo Mountain Admission: Adults 15Euro, children under 110cms in height, 4Euro. Prices allow unlimited use of the attractions and rides. Open: weekends and fiestas only until June, then daily in July and August.
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Barri Gotic
Barri Gottic (or The Gothic Quarter) is Barcelona's old town. The area is home to winding streets, hidden squares and gothic old buildings. Tourists can visit the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia, the Church of Santa Maria del Pi, the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, and the Picasso Museum within the Barri Gottic compound. Visitors will enjoy the trip back in time to old Barcelona.
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Casa Batlla
Another design by Antoni Gaud and Josep Maria Jujol, built in 1905-1907. It is located at 43, Passeig de Gracia.
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Casa Mila
Better known as La Pedrera or 'The Quarry', it was designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaud and built in 1905-1907 and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can see it at 92, Passeig de Gracia.
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Castell de Montjua
A fortress built in the 17th century with additions in the 18th, which was used as a prison where several political prisoners were executed. It is now used as a Communication Tower for the Anella Olafampica.
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Cementiri del Sud-Oest
This is a cemetery where several famous personalities from Barcelona such as Lluas Companys, Frencesc Macia, Joan Mia, and Carmen Amaya lie buried.
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Collserola Mountain
The place near Tibidabo or Observatori Fabra is a popular place for biking or walking.
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Estadi Olympics
The Olympic Stadium was constructed in opposition to the 1936 Berlin Olympics; however, the plans were cancelled due to the Spanish Civil War. The stadium is home to the Espanyol football team. However, it was used in the 1992 Summer Olympics after being renamed Estadi Olympic Lluys Companys.
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Fundacia Joan Mira
A museum of modern art that showcases a large collection of the works of Joan Mira.
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La Barceloneta
This neighborhood is shaped roughly like a triangle and is known for its sandy beaches and the numerous nightclubs and restaurants lined along the boardwalk.