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Casa Batlló is a building designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí, the greatest representative of Catalan modernism. It is a comprehensive remodeling of a previously existing building on the lot, work by Emilio Sala Cortés.

Camp Nou was FC Barcelona's home since officially opening on 24 September 1957. Barça's Camp Nou stadium replaced the former FC Barcelona of Les Corts which had a capacity of just 48,000 and became too small for fans of the team led at the time by legendary Hungarian star Ladislao Kubala. The Camp Nou stadium was built from 1955 to 1957. Originally the official name was ‘Estadi del FC Barcelona’, but it soon got the nickname 'Camp Nou' (the ‘new ground’). This name was not made official until the 2000/2001 season after a postal vote made by club members and since then ‘Camp Nou’ has been the official name of the stadium. Capacity: The current capacity is 99,354 making it the biggest stadium in Europe. When it was first opened in 1957 the capacity was 93,053 spectators. This was later increased to 120,000 in 1982 for the FIFA World Cup. New regulations outlawing standing areas reduced the stadium’s in the late 1990s to just under 99,000. The work to transform and build the new Camp Nou is under wa

One of the (many) reasons we are utterly obsessed with Barcelona is the fact that this city does both. Here, you get all the perks of inner city life, from fabulous bars to world-leading restaurants, with a healthy dose of holiday beach time too. Barcelona has beautiful beaches in abundance, with everything from sunbathing spots to surfing, basketball courts and ping pong. After all, this city gets more than 300 days of sun every year, so there’s no better place to soak up some rays.

Originally conceived as a private residential area for wealthy Catalan families, Park Güell is the work of world-famous architect Antoni Gaudí, who let his imagination run wild over the gardens and architectural elements of this park.

With its iconic, old-Europe streets and alleys, this picturesque neighborhood is the very heart of Barcelona. It blends historic artifacts from its days under Roman dominion up through the Spanish Civil War with a vibrant modern-day culture of artisan shops and authentic culinary experiences. Avid explorers will be thrilled to discover quaint terraces and plazas brought to life by the many small bars and local musicians lasting late into the night. Fashionistas will be drawn to Portal de L’Angel, which is lined with well-known brand names and smaller boutique stands.

The Sagrada Família is a one-of-a-kind temple, for its origins, foundation and purpose. Fruit of the work of genius architect Antoni Gaudí, the project was promoted by the people for the people. Five generations now have watched the Temple progress in Barcelona. Today, more than 140 years after the laying of the cornerstone, construction continues on the Basilica.

Montjuic is a prominent hill overlooking the Barcelona harbour. For ages, it played a strategic part in the defense of the city and it's one of the city's natural elevations. Nowadays, the area is a touristic magnet and one of the top places to visit in Barcelona. There are so many things to do in Montjuic you just can't miss on your trip to Barcelona! Ride in the Montjuic Cable Car to get to Montjuic Castle and witness the best views of Barcelona or visit the Olympic Park featuring the main facilities of the 1992 Olympic Games.