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Extract from the Barcelona Travel Guides:
Barcelona has boomed since the early 1990s, when preparations for the Olympic Games wrenched it into modernity, and today it remains well in the vanguard of other Spanish cities (with the possible exception of Madrid) in terms of prosperity, stability and cultural activity. It's a confident, progressive city, looking towards the rest of Europe for its inspiration and its innovations - the classic tourist images of Spain seem firmly out of place in Barcelona's bustling central boulevards and stylish modern streets. And style is what brings many visitors here, attracted by enthusiastic newspaper and magazine articles which make much of the outrageous archit...
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| Getting Around : Don't drive! |
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| A car is not essential as many of the tourist attractions are within walking distance of one another - This is a bonus because parking can be an absolute nightmare particularly during rush hour times. |
 Posted by alysi on 21/04/2004 10:34:54 |
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Travelslang Barcelona Travel Guides Opinions Tips & Advice
| Getting Around : Getting around |
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| Of the many bus and rail networks running through the city, the METRO is by far the most efficient |
| Posted by basha on 20/04/2004 14:09:01 |
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Travelslang Barcelona Travel Guides Opinions Tips & Advice
| Getting Around : Trains |
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| Here are the train stations serving Barcelona - Estacio de Franco which is primarily aimed at the southbound routes,Passeig de Gracia is another well served station but the main station is Estacio Central Sants which covers most of the commercial routes |
| Posted by alysi on 14/04/2004 13:30:53 |
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Travelslang Barcelona Travel Guides Opinions Tips & Advice
| Events : Carnival! |
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| You must not miss one of the most popular street parties, Merc (La) in Plaa Sant Jaume, Barcelona, held in honour of The Virgin of Mercy, in September.Check out the Barri Gtic (Gothic Quarter) - this is a good area to be in for the week.There are musical concerts, art exhibitions, carnival figures shows, also Catalonia's national dance and fireworks. |
| Posted by basha on 19/02/2004 12:27:33 |
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Travelslang Barcelona Travel Guides Opinions Tips & Advice
| Going Out : Beware of ... |
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| Beware of pickpockets in Barcelona, there is alot of this going on and unfortunately i had my bag slashed whilst on a bus!
It's best for ladies to either not carry a handbag or be very vigilent! |
| Posted by User Not Logged In on 10/02/2004 14:25:27 |
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Travelslang Barcelona Travel Guides Opinions Tips & Advice
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