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The white communication tower of Montjuïc is a realization of the Valencian architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava. She was built between 1989 and 1991 in the so called Olympic Ring of Montjuïc as a result of the Olympic Games held in 1992. In these Olympic Ring you can also find the Palau Sant Jordi and the Olympic Stadium.

 

You can travel around Barcelona in many ways, but thanks to the perfect subway network this form of transportation is the most comfortable and cheap way. At the Turisme de Barcelona you can get a free guide in which 7 routes are explained that combine subway, walking and some bus routes  named: Barcelona Metro Walks. On the basis of these routes you can explore Barcelona at your own tempo and interests.

 

Fun to visit when you’re in Barcelona is the La Ribera area in the Ciutat Vella district that is located in the historical centre of the city. Between the 13th and 15th century this zone was the economic centre of Barcelona. In this neighborhood there were built a lot of manors of which you can still admire many in the Carrer de Montcada.

 

Barcelona is truly an international city with its rich mix of cultures, commerce, education, science and the arts. The port is one of the busiest in Europe, and so is its airport. Many people come to Barcelona on short or long-term visits, or they move there for educational, business or social reasons. For those visiting the city, there are accommodation options that fit any budget, and if you’re not staying for long, one good way to see as many beauties of Barcelona as possible is by renting a car.

 

An excellent idea for a sultry summer day is to make a trip on sea. It’s possible in Barcelona thanks to the ‘golondrinas’. These trips with passenger boats were set up for the 1888 World Fair, and are one of Barcelona’s oldest attractions. From Port Vell, near the statue of Columbus, you can make a trip through the harbour or alongside the coast to the complex of Fòrum.

 

Barcelona has so much to offer, but entrance prices of attractions and museums are sometimes quite expensive. That’s why here’s a list of museums and attractions that have free entrance on certain days. These attractions are fun, interesting, surprising but especially budget friendly.

 

One of the churches in Barcelona that’s definitely worth visiting is the basilica of La Mercè. The main façade of this Basílica de la Mare de Déu de la Mercè, briefly called Basílica de la Mercè, stretches out to a square that has the same name. This square was constructed in 1981.

 

Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate but is also characterized by an urban micro climate, which among others means that the temperatures in the city centre are higher than in the less built areas at the border of the city.

 

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