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My 3 Days Barcelona Top AttractionsDay 1, Sat Aug 15 2015
Hour Where Recommended Visit Time
1. 09:00 Sagrada Famlia 1 hour
2. 10:20 Avinguda Diagonal 45 mins
3. 11:10 Casa Mil 15 mins
4. 11:30 Casa Batll 15 mins
5. 11:45 Casa Amatller 15 mins
6. 12:00 Casa Lle Morera 15 mins
7. 12:25 Plaa de Catalunya 45 mins
8. 13:15 La Rambla 1 hour
9. 14:20 La Boquera 45 mins
10. 15:10 Placa Reial 30 mins
11. 15:40 Palau Gell 1 hour
12. 16:45 Columbus Monument 30 mins
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Transportation: Metro - Verdaguer or Sagrada
Famlia
Web: www.sagradafamilia.org
Opening Hours: Nov-Mar daily 9:00am-6:00pm,
Apr-Sep daily 9:00am-8:00pm
Admission: 12, audio guide 4, elevator to the
top (60m/197 feet) 3
Phone Number: 93-207-30-31
Address: Plaa de Gaud, 253, 08013 Barcelona,
Spain
09:00 Sagrada Famlia Rating: Religious Sites
Visit Time: 1 hour
This cathedral is hailed as Antoni Gaudi's best work and
finest
masterpiece, it is located in the Eixample district and
construction
began in 1882 according to the neo-Gothic designs of Francisco
de
Paula del Villar. Only a year after construction began Gaudi
took over,
he took a more Modernista approach to the project which became
his
life work. Gaudi lived to see only one faade, the Nativity
Faade, the
apse, crypt and one tower complete. The church plans called for
18
towers and an area capable of accommodating 13,000
worshipers.
Following Gaudi's death in 1926 the building process dragged
on
slowly through the Civil War until the 50s when construction
began in
earnest. At present there are 8 complete towers and two facades.
The
building process continues and it was only in 2000 that the roof
of the
main nave was completed. It is hopes that construction will
be
complete by 2026 which marks the centennial of Gaudi's
death.
The two completed facades are the Nativity Faade and Passion
Faade; they are adorned with motifs taken from nature and
Baroque
decoration. The Passion Faade features Jesus' Crucifixion. The
two
other remaining facades are the Glory Faade which is under
construction and the faade on the south side of the church.
On
careful examination you can see the different color of the
building
materials on the facades depending on the age of the work. The
tall
thin spires appear to be dripping with Gothic-style
decoration.
The interior of the church is just an impressive as the
exterior, in the
crypt you can see Gaudi's final resting place; in the nave there
are
pillars which resemble thick trees and the ceiling is a
remarkable
vaulted structure where the "branches" of the trees meet.
Visitors can
take an elevator and walk up into the towers. The church has 5
naves
and a crossing forming a Latin Cross. The central nave is 15
meters
wide; the nave and apse are 90 meters long; crossing is 60
meters
and the width of the crossing is 30 meters. The incredible
architecture
and artistry of the Basilica is Barcelona's top must-see site
although
construction is still in progress.
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Address: Avinguda Diagonal, Barcelona, Spain
1.3 KM, 18 minutes by walking
10:20 Avinguda Diagonal Rating: Shopping
Visit Time: 45 mins
Diagonal Avenue is the widest and one of the most important
avenues
in Barcelona, it was designed by IIdefons Cerda one of
Barcelona's
leading city planners. The avenue divides the city is two
running from
west to east. The avenue runs for 11km from Les Corts district
to Sant
Marti district; from Lleida-Madrid Highway to Ronda del Litoral
in the
east. Perhaps the most interesting section of the avenue
passes
through the Eixample district where you'll find many stores,
hotels and
places of entertainment.
Along the tree lined avenue you can see several impressive
buildings
including Casa Serra, Casa de Terrades and the neo-Gothic Casa
del
Baro de Quadras which houses the Music Museum, all designed
by
Josep Puig I Cadafalch. There is also Casa Comalat designed
by
Salvador Valeri I Pupurull; the neo-Byzantine Esglesia del
Carme
created by Josep Domenech I Estapa; ME Barcelona Hotel
designed
by Dominique Perrault; Palau Reial de Pedralbes; Torre Agbad
the
ultra-modern skyscraper designed by Jean Nouvel and Disseny
HUB
Barcelona museum. The Casa de les Punxes or House of Thorns
is
another stunning piece of architecture on the avenue.
If you're looking for shopping you can find Diagonal Mar,
Glories and
El Corte Ingles Avinguda Diagonal among other stores.
Entertainment
venues along the avenue include cinemas and the University
of
Barcelona has several faculty buildings on the avenue.
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Transportation: Metro - Diagonal
Web: www.caixacatalunya.cat/obrasocial
Opening Hours: Daily 10:00am-7:30pm, English
tours Mon-Fri 6:00pm
Admission: 10, 5 students, free for children 12
and under
Phone Number: 93-484-59-80, 93-484-59-00
Address: Carrer Provena, 263, 08008 Barcelona,
Spain
0.2 KM, 4 minutes by walking
11:10 Casa Mil Rating: Landmarks
Visit Time: 15 mins
Casa Mila is also known as La Pedrera, it is one of the
Barcelona
buildings designed by Antoni Gaudi. The apartment building was
built
between 1906 and 1912 and today is a UNESCO World Heritage
Site
and the headquarters of the Fundacio Catalunya-La Pedrera.
The
house is home to a cultural center.
Pedro Mila I Camps commissioned Gaudi to design the building
on
Passeig de Gracia; this was to be the architect's largest civil
building.
The unique structure has no straight lines, and no load-bearing
walls,
instead it relies on pillars and steel supports. The faade
is
self-supporting like a curtain wall. The irregular design
includes
ceilings which are of different heights. There are two
courtyards which
allow all the apartments in the building to get natural light
through their
windows. In all the building covers over 1000m. There are 9
levels
including basement, ground floor, mezzanine, main floor, 4
upper
floors and the attic. Gaudi added underground parking which
was
another bold move for his time.
The building exterior has undulating wrought iron balconies
resembling waves; these were designed by Josep Maria Jujol.
The
building exterior is not as colorful as his other creations as
it was left in
its natural stone. The irregular shapes and stone color caused
locals
to nickname the building "the quarry" or La Pedrera.
Visitors can visit the attic and the floor top where the unusual
design is
consistent with the exterior. Gaudi made use of Art-Nouveau
and
Catalan modernista architectural styles. The roof top chimneys
have
surrealistic colors and resemble science fiction warriors and
other
fantastical characters. The chimneys were functional but also
so
decorated with mosaics, marble pieces and shapes that they are
more
like sculptural works of art.
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Transportation: Metro - Passeig de Grcia
Web: www.casabatllo.cat
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 9:00am-8:00pm
Admission: 17.80, 14 and students, free for
children of 7 and under
Phone Number: 93-488-06-66
Address: Passeig Grcia, 41, 08007 Barcelona,
Spain
0.5 KM, 7 minutes by walking
11:30 Casa Batll Rating: Historic Sites
Visit Time: 15 mins
Casa Batllo is one of three unusual buildings along Passeig de
Gracia,
together with Casa Amatller and Casa Lleo-Morera which make up
the
"Block of Discord". The house was originally built for a middle
class
family and in 1904 Gaudi was commissioned to refurbish the
building.
Casa Batllo reflects Gaudi's playful side and the strange and
fantastic
style he is known for. The building can generally be classed
as
Modernisme or Art Nouveau but it is really in a league of its
own.
Gaudi replaced the original facade with a work in glass and
stone. The
facade wall was made to curve and bend like a wave, this was
then
plastered and covered with a mosaic of colored glass and
ceramic
fragments. The top of the building looks like the back of an
animal,
generally referred to as a dragon. It appears to have scales and
a
spine adorned with round pieces of masonry which seem to
change
color as you look at it from different angles. Montjuic stone
was used
to create pillars on the first 2 levels; the thin pillars
resemble the
shapes of bones and are decorated with floral designs. The
Noble
Floor or main suite which faces the front on the building has a
unique
window system which opens and closes with counterweights.
The
projecting balconies resemble masks made of wrought iron.
The
faade uses organic shapes and colors.
The interior of the house is just as remarkable, there is a
staircase
banister which looks like the spine of an animal; a room which
is
decorated to look like it is under water; relief glazed tiles; a
wooden
elevator which still functions; a huge central skylight; stained
glass;
mosaics and unexpected details in many of the fittings. In all
the
building's ground floor, main floor, four self-contained floors,
roof top
terrace, loft and courtyard cover 5,000m.
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Transportation: Metro - Passeig de Grcia
Web: www.amatller.com
Opening Hours: Ground floor open to public
Mon-Sat 10:00am-7:00pm, guided tours Mon-Fri
12:00 noon
Admission: 5
Phone Number: 93-487-72-17
Address: Passeig Grcia, 41, 08007 Barcelona,
Spain
0.0 KM, 0 minutes by walking
11:45 Casa Amatller Rating: Historic Sites
Visit Time: 15 mins
Casa Amatller is a house which stands together with Gaudi's
Casa
Batllo and Domenech i Montaner's Casa Lleo-Morera on a stretch
of
Passeig de Gracia called the "Bock of Discord" because of its
unique
architecture. The house was bought by chocolatier Antoni
Amatller in
1898 who then commissioned Josep Puig i Cadafalch to redesign
the
building to suit his family. The architect worked with skilled
artisans
including sculptors Eusebi Arnau and Alfons Jujol to create
a
modernista-style home for the Amatller family.
The design was based on a typical Catalan mansion but used
architectural elements from Germany and Holland. The German
influence can be seen in the Gothic windows and the stepped
gable
was borrowed from classic Dutch architecture. There are
delicate
porticoes on the balconies of the 1 floor, a ridged cornice,
brightst
ceramic tiles and stained glass windows. The fantasy faade
includes
figures of knights, dragons and other characters. In the foyer
there are
pillars and a grand staircase reminiscent of story book
castles.
On the ground floor visitors enter the lobby and see the
beautiful
staircase and stained glass then go through to the back of the
building
to an exhibition space which hosts temporary exhibitions. The
house
underwent extensive renovations in 2012 and you can take a tour
to
see the early 20 century furniture and dcor. The mansion
isth
intended to house the Amatller Institute of Hispanic Art's
extensive
library and photographic archives. Visitors can also see
photos
Amatller took on his travels and even taste Amatller chocolates
in the
house kitchen.
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Transportation: Metro - Passeig de Grcia
Web: www.gaudiallgaudi.com/EA101.htm
Address: Passeig de Grcia, 35, 08007
Barcelona, Spain
0.0 KM, 1 minutes by walking
12:00 Casa Lle Morera Rating: Historic Sites
Visit Time: 15 mins
This is one of the three unique buildings which make up the
Block of
along Passeig de Gracia. The building is noteworthy for
itsDiscord
unique architecture created by Lluis Domenech i Montaner.
The
renowned architect was commissioned in 1902 to remodel the
building
which had originally been constructed in 1864. Domenech i
Montaner
worked together with several prominent artisans like Eusebi
Arnau
who made the sculptures; Antoni Rigalt i Blanch worked on the
stained
glass windows; Antoni Serra i Fiter who was responsible for
the
ceramics and Gaspar Homar who took care of the interior
decoration
and furniture design. The modernist Art Nouveau building was
inspired
by nature and organic motifs.
The faade of the building features many elements of fantasy
and
small touches which can be discovered on close examination.
Among
the shapes and figures of the faade is a telephone and light
bulb both
of which were invented during the architect's lifetime. Also
featured
are a lion and several references to the humble mulberry bush
which
is the literal translation of the owner's name. The faade
features
several ornate balconies and a corner turret which has been
likened to
a wedding cake because of the multiple layers and heavy
decoration
which looks like cake frosting.
Over the years vandalism and thoughtless remodeling has
destroyed
part of the building, specifically the ground floor space which
was
cleared to make room for a store. It is possible to arrange
guided tours
of the interior from the Casa Lleo I Morera website.
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Address: Plaa de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
0.7 KM, 8 minutes by walking
12:25 Plaa de Catalunya Rating: Squares
Visit Time: 45 mins
Placa de Catalunya is a large public square covering about
50,000m
bordered by monumental and historically important buildings; it
is the
city's busiest square. Placa de Catalunya is located between the
old
city and Eixample district where nine streets meet including
the
Rambla and Passeig de Gracia.
When first established the square was outside of the city walls
in the
rural countryside but when the walls were taken down in 1858 it
fast
became a center of urban activity. At the same time the new
district of
Eixample was built according to the designs of Ildefons Cerda.
The
local officials were unsure about the intersection of the old
and new
areas and how they would be made to merge. Several plans
were
proposed, Cerda wanted to continue the Rambla into the new
district
and a plan by Rovira i Trias was for a wide esplanade which
joined up
with the Rambla at the site of the present plaza. However the
final
plan chosen was by Puig i Cadafalch and resulted in the square
we
see today, Placa de Catalunya. The construction took place in
the
1920s.
The square has an oval center surrounded by a line of trees,
within the
oval there are benches. The square is home to several works of
public
art and monuments like by Pablo Gargallo; sculpturesPastor de
Pau
by Josep Llimona; the (the formerMonument a Francesc Macia
president of Catalan government) and statue byLa Deessa o
l'Enigma
Josep Clara. In the northern portion of the square there are a
number
of fountains which are lit up at night. The buildings
surrounding the
square include El Corte Ingles department store, several
theatres,
cafes, restaurants, hotels, banks and below the square you can
find a
major transport hub or metro lines, railways and subway
stations.
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Address: La Rambla, Barcelona
0.5 KM, 7 minutes by walking
13:15 La Rambla Rating: Shopping
Visit Time: 1 hour
La Rambla is a 1.2 kilometer long boulevard in the center of
Barcelona, it is the one place that all visitors are bound to
pass
through on a visit to the city. The middle section of the
boulevard is
pedestrian-only. Along the route which stretches from the
Canaletes
fountain to the Columbus Monument there are many historic
buildings
like the Liceu theatre. The boulevard began as a small river
which
flowed just outside the city walls. A university and several
convents
lined the banks of the river. When the city walls were taken
down the
buildings found themselves lining the dried up river. The
boulevard
was laid in 1766 and the old buildings were torn down, however
each
of the 5 sections of the boulevard was named after the buildings
which
once stood there. Because the boulevard has 5 sections it is
often
referred to as Las Ramblas.
The sections of Las Rambles include near theRambla de
Canaletes
Canaleta fountain; where the university onceRambla dels
Estudis
stood and today is the site of Reial Academia de Ciences i
Arts;
where a convent once stood and today is theRambla de Sant
Josep
site of the Mercat de la Boqueria and the Joan Miro's
pavement
mosaic; where a Cupuchin monastery onceRambla dels Caputxins
stood and today is the site of Placa Reial a small square with
street
lamps designed by Gaudi; where a formerRambla de Santa
Monica
convent stood leads to the Columbus Monument and Rambla de
Mar
which takes you down to the seafront.
In a city where the streets are rather narrow this one is wide.
The
boulevard soon became a popular hang-out and place to see and
be
seen. The landmark buildings along La Rambla include the Palau
de
la Virreina and the Boqueria Market. You'll find many tourist
attractions
along Rambla like the Wax Museum and Erotica Museum as well
as
street performers, artists selling their paintings and souvenir
stores.
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Web: www.boqueria.info/index.php?lang=en
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm
Address: Rambla, 91, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
0.2 KM, 3 minutes by walking
14:20 La Boquera Rating: Markets
Visit Time: 45 mins
The Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria is an enormous
indoor
market located in Ciutat Vella at the entrance to La Rambla.
The
market began as a traveling market in 1200 and was then
established
at the top of La Rambla where the stalls were likely to attract
passing
traffic. At first it was an open-air market near one of the city
wall gates.
Farmers would arrive from the rural areas at the city gates to
bring
their produce to the stalls. In 1827 the market was merged with
a
nearby market and became La Rambla de Sant Josep. The first
stone
of the new market building was laid 1840 and construction
began
according to the design of architect Mas Vila. In 1871 gas
lighting was
added to the market and in 1914 the market with a metal roof
was
inaugurated. The modernization continued and the structure and
stalls
became a popular tourist site. In 2005 the market won the prize
for
best market in the world, awarded by the World Market
Congress.
Many of the stall owners are 3 and even 4 generation traders.
Therd th
market sells a wide range of goods but specializes in fresh
produce of
every kind. There are over 900 stalls arranged in square
blocks
around the perimeter and in the center of the market an oval
shaped
configuration of stalls. You can find unusual and unique foods
like
bulls' tails, black eels, herbs, hand-made pasta, legumes, dry
fruit,
charcuterie, offal, salted fish, seafood, meat, cheese, fruit
and
vegetables and wine. In addition there are flower stalls and
other
non-food related stalls. The market offers a Culinary Classroom
where
cooking lessons are given by different leading experts. There
are
several restaurants, tapas bars and cafes in the market
place.
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Address: Placa Reial, Barcelona, Spain
0.4 KM, 5 minutes by walking
15:10 Placa Reial Rating: Squares
Visit Time: 30 mins
Placa Reial or Royal Square is entered from Rambla in
Barcelona's
Old Town. During the 19 century Placa Reial a Cupuchin
monasteryth
stood here and in 1822 the city acquired the space. In 1835
the
monastery burnt down and after plans to construct a theatre
were
abandoned, planning began for the new square. The
municipality
opened a competition to architects who vied to create the
square.
Francesc Daniel Molina i Casamajo won the competition and
Placa
Reial was completed in 1859. The symmetrical square is
surrounded
by large buildings each with grand neo-classical facades.
Arcades on
the ground level of the buildings give the square a decidedly
Italian
feel and the palm trees planted in the square lend a tropical
and
casual feel to the space.
The square has several outstanding features including a fountain
in
the center. by Antoni Rovira i TriasThe Fountain of the Three
Graces
and has three goddesses, charm, beauty and fertility at the
base. The
square also has two lamp posts designed by Antoni Gaudi in
1879.
The lamp posts are decorated with various symbols including one
of
the God of commerce and of Mercury.
Since the 1980s the square has been pedestrian-only and has
become a popular site for tourists and locals who come to enjoy
the
oasis just off the Rambla and to have coffee in the cafes under
the
building arcades.
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Transportation: Metro - Drassanes
Web: www.palauguell.cat/index_en.html
Opening Hours: Open Tueday to Sun. Summer
hours (April 1 - Sepember 30) 10 am to 8 pm (last
admissions 7 pm). Winter hours (October 1 -
March 31) 10 am to 5.30 pm (last admissions 4.30
pm)
Admission: General admission 10 students under
25, seniors over 65 and groups 8
Phone Number: 93-317-39-74
Address: Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 5, 08001
Barcelona, Spain
0.1 KM, 2 minutes by walking
15:40 Palau Gell Rating: Landmarks
Visit Time: 1 hour
Guell Palace is a mansion located in El Raval; it is a UNESCO
site as
part of the great works by artist and architect Antoni Gaudi.
Eusebi
Guell was a wealthy industrialist and Gaudi's patron, he
commissioned
Gaudi to design the mansion in 1888 and the house became
Guell's
family home until he died. Later the building was used by the
police
during the Civil War for torturing political prisoners.
On the front of the building are high parabolic arched entrances
with
iron gates adorned with intricate patterns in the metal work.
Carriages
could enter through the archways into an inner courtyard or
hall, from
here animals were taken down into the basement and people went
up
into the living area of the house. The main hall soars three
stories high
with arches and a cupola in the middle, creating the feel of a
Gothic
cathedral. Inside the building the main focus is on the central
room
which was used to receive visitors. High upon the walls are
small
windows where the owners of the house could secretly look in at
their
guests. In the main room there are gaps in the top of the wall
where
lanterns were hung. The house has a magnificent music room with
an
organ which is played during visiting hours.
In true Gaudi style there are Gothic, Islamic and
art-nouveau
influences in the decoration and architecture. The house is rich
with
color, angles, stained glass, polished plain stone, parabolic
arches,
mosaics, murals and domes.
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Transportation: Metro - Drassanes (Green Line,
L3)
Admission: free
Phone Number: +34 933 02 52 24
Address: Portal de la Pau, Barcelona, Spain
0.5 KM, 6 minutes by walking
16:45 Columbus Monument Rating: Landmarks
Visit Time: 30 mins
At the end of La Rambla in Placa del Portal de la Pau you can
find a
monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus. The Columbus
Monument was constructed in 1888 as a tribute to the discovery
of the
New World (America) and to mark the Universal Exhibition of
that
year. Stone, iron and bronze were used to create the monument.
The
monument is a 60 meter tall Corinthian column, 2.25 meters
in
diameter topped with a 7.5 meter tall bronze figure of
Christopher
Columbus pointing out to sea. Columbus stands on a capital
adorned
with images of Africa, Asia, America and Europe and topped with
a
large crown.
At the foot of the iron column is a circular base raised by
four
stairways, 60 meters wide, there are eight lions marking the
base, one
on either side of the staircases. Other figures on the base
depict
prominent people from the Age of Discovery. 8 bronze reliefs
depict
Columbus' accomplishments including when he met King
Ferdinand
and Queen Isabella in Cordoba. Within the column is an
elevator
which takes visitors up to a viewing gallery where they can look
out to
sea together with Columbus and also up along La Rambla. It
is
possible to walk around the entire viewing gallery and get views
of the
city in all directions.
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Day 2, Sun Aug 16 2015Hour Where Recommended Visit Time
1. 09:00 Palau de la Msica Catalana 1 hour
2. 10:05 Museu Frederic Mars 1 hour, 30 mins
3. 11:35 Barcelona Cathedral 1 hour
4. 12:35 Plaa del Rei 30 mins
5. 13:05 History Museum of Barcelona 1 hour, 30 mins
6. 14:40 Museu Picasso 2 hours
7. 16:45 Santa Maria Del Mar 1 hour
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Transportation: Metro - Urquinaona
Web: www.palaumusica.org
Opening Hours: Guided tours daily, every
half-hour 10:00am-3:30pm
Admission: Tour 9, 7.50 students. Tickets can
be bought up to 1 week in advance from the gift
shop adjacent to the building
Phone Number: 93-295-72-00 for information,
902-442-882 to buy tickets
09:00 Palau de la Msica Catalana Rating: Historic Sites
Visit Time: 1 hour
Located in La Ribera is this fine example of moderniste
architecture
which is a UNESCO Site. The building was designed by Lluis
Domenech i Montaner who also designed the Hospital Sant Pau.
The
building was completed in 1908 to house the Orfeo Catala
(Catalan
Choral Society). The group was extremely popular at the time
and
would tour the country performing folk songs.
The building's faade is adorned with a rippling sculpture
representing
Catalan song, there is an allegorical mosaic of the Orfeo
beneath the
sculpture and busts of famous composters. An arcade links the
foyer
with the street, and each column is covered with beautiful
mosaics.
The auditorium is on the 1 floor and every possible
modernismst
technique has been employed. Every surface is adorned with
features
like stained glass, sculptures, mosaics and murals. The only
source of
light during daylight hours in the auditorium is the inverted
stained
glass dome which is surrounded by figures representing a choir.
The
entire ceiling appears to be of stained glass. On the wall at
the back of
the stage is , terracotta female figures holdingMuses del
Palau
musical instruments. The proscenium arch which frames the
stage
was created by Pau Gargallo; it is a flurry of activity with
Josep Clave,
the Orfeo director coming out of the "Flowers of May" on one
side and
the composer Beethoven looking through Wagner's Valkyries on
the
other.
Later additions to the building include rehearsal rooms, a
library and
an underground auditorium. The theatre is used for regular
performances by a range of artists from jazz and orchestra
recitals to
folk music performances.
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Transportation: Metro - Jaume I
Web: www.museumares.bcn.es
Opening Hours: Tue-Sat 10:00am-7:00pm, Sun
10:00am-3:00pm. Free Wed 3-7:00pm
Admission: 3, free for children 15 and under
Phone Number: 93-310-58-00
Address: Carrer Comtes, 6, 08002 Barcelona,
Spain
0.4 KM, 6 minutes by walking
10:05 Museu Frederic Mars Rating: Museums
Visit Time: 1 hour, 30 mins
This museum is situated in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, in a
section of
a palace which once belonged to the Counts of Barcelona. The
museum holds sculpture Frederic Mares' private collection,
he
amassed an extensive collection of sculptures with pieces
from
antiquity to the 19 century. There are two sections in the
museum,th
one of sculptures and the other is a collection of historic
everyday
objects called Gabinet del Coleccionista. This section gives us
a
glimpse into the day-to-day lives of people in the 15 to 16
century.th th
The sculpture section includes works from all regions of
Spain
spanning from the pre-Roman Era to the 19 century. Some of
theth
highlights include Medieval and polychrome religious carvings;
works
from the Renaissance; Baroque sculptures and more recent
works.
There is a wide range of styles, each of the many Spanish
schools of
sculpture are represented.
The Gabinet del Coleccionista shows Mares' passion for history
and
art. The collection of 15 to 16 century everyday items shows
theth th
customs and lifestyles of that period; it is divided into three
sections:
The features artifacts used by women in theirSala Femenina
everyday lives, specifically from the Romantic period. Among
the
items on display are combs, hair accessories, kitchen items,
jewellery,
fans and clothing. The highlights the things thatSala de les
Diversions
people used to do for recreation and entertainment like toys,
theatre,
books etc. The displays a collection of pipes. OtherSala del
Fumador
items on display include weapons, photographs, cameras,
clocks,
ceramics, glassware and walking sticks.
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Transportation: Metro - Jaume I and Liceu
Web: www.catedralbcn.org
Opening Hours: Cathedral daily 9:00am-1:00pm
and 5:00pm-7:00pm, museum daily
10:00am-1:00pm and 4:00pm-6:30pm
Admission: free to cathedral, museum 1. Elevator
to roof 2
Phone Number: 93-315-15-54
Address: Portal de l'ngel, 14, 08002 Barcelona,
Spain
0.1 KM, 2 minutes by walking
11:35 Barcelona Cathedral Rating: Religious Sites
Visit Time: 1 hour
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia is the church
of
Barcelona's Archbishop. It is located on an elevated piece of
land in
the Barri Gothic district in the heart of Barcelona and is also
known as
La Seu. The site where the church stands was also the location
of a
Roman temple, a mosque and later a 1 century church which
wasst
destroyed by the Moors. The beginnings of the construction of
the
present church began in 1298 under King Jaume II. War and
plagues
slowed down the construction and the main building was only
completed in 1460. However work continued on it until the early
20 th
century with the Gothic facade being completed in 1889. The
design of
the faade and spire were based on the plans by Charles Galters.
The
Gothic faade is adorned with statues and figures while the bell
towers
have Gothic pinnacles and the windows and doors have Gothic
arches. The architecture has touches of Gothic, medieval and
Renaissance styles.
The church is 93 meters long, 40 meters wide and 28 meters high
in
the central nave. The octagonal bell towers reaches 54 meters
from
the ground and the central spire reaches a height of 70 meters.
Within
the cathedral there is one nave and behind the altar there are
15th
century stained glass windows. Down the sides of the nave are
28
chapels where you can see the tombs of prominent figures in
Barcelona history including Count Ramon Berenguer I. The
crypt
beneath the church altar holds the sarcophagus of Santa
Eulalia,
Barcelona's patron saint. Around the enclosed choir are reliefs
which
tell the tale of Saint Eulalia's life. It is possible to take an
elevator to
the church roof for great views across the city.
The adjoining church cloisters date back to the 14 century and
areth
surrounded by Gothic portico with vaulted galleries. In the
chapter
house you can visit a small museum which displays liturgical
artifacts
including by Bartolome Bermejo.La Pietat
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Address: Plaa del Rei, Barcelona, Spain
0.1 KM, 1 minutes by walking
12:35 Plaa del Rei Rating: Squares
Visit Time: 30 mins
The King's Square is located in the Gothic Quarter and is
surrounded
by historical Medieval buildings. The square is associated
with
Christopher Columbus who is thought to have been received here
by
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella on his return from the New
World.
The Palau Reial Major is the main architectural attraction on
the
square, the building was once the home of Barcelona's counts.
The
palace began as a Romanesque fortress which was constructed
against the Roman city walls. The Gothic elements of the
architecture
were added later. Within the Palau Reial Major visitors can see
the
Salo del Tinell, a beautiful grand 14 century hall. The King
Martin'sth
Watchtower or Torre Mirador del Rei Marti stands to the left of
the
Tinell Hall and was a 15 century addition. On the right side of
theth
Tinell Hall is the Royal Chapel of St. Agatha which has an
interesting
octagonal bell tower. Visitors to the bell tower can see the
painting by
Jaume Huguet called Epiphany. The Palau del Lloctinent is a 16
th
century Gothic building, it has a beautiful courtyard which is
open to
the public. At the southeastern end of the square is the
Palau
Clariana-Padellas which was relocated here from Carrer del
Mercaders brick-by-brick in 1931. The Palau Clariana-Padellas is
the
entrance to the City History Museum. Within the museum you can
see
the remains of Roman Era Barcelona which were uncovered
during
the relocation of the palace.
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Transportation: Metro - Liceu or Jaume I
Web: www.museuhistoria.bcn.cat
Opening Hours: June-Sep Tue-Sat
10:00am-8:00pm, Oct-May Tue-Sat
10:00am-2:00pm and 4-8:00pm, year-round Sun
10:00am-3:00pm
Admission: 6, free for children 16 and under
Phone Number: 93-315-11-11
0.0 KM, 0 minutes by walking
13:05 History Museum of Barcelona Rating: Museums
Visit Time: 1 hour, 30 mins
Located on the Placa del Rei are two museums, the Royal
Palace
which represents a fine example of Gothic architecture from
Barcelona's medieval past and the City History Museum where
you
can see part of Barcelona's Roman era history. Placa del Rei
is
located beneath part of the remaining city walls.
Visitors enter the City History Museum through a Gothic
mansion,
Casa Clariana Padellas. The mansion was not originally built
here but
was relocated in the 1930s. In the mansion there are
temporary
exhibitions about Iberian culture and Mediterranean culture as
well as
an exhibition about the history of Barcelona. Visitors continue
through
the mansion and descend beneath ground level to reach an
excavated
section of Barcino, a Roman city which predated Barcelona.
The
archeological site has been covered by criss-crossing
elevated
walkways so that visitors can look down on the ancient Roman
squares, homes, streets, forum and stores. One of the highlights
is
mosaics which have been left where they were found inin situ
ancient Roman homes.
From here visitors go above ground to see the Royal Palace
complex
which dates back to the 10 century. The palace and the
buildingsth
associated with it look on to an enclosed square. The palace
dates
back to the 11 century and was once the home of Catalan
countsth
during the 13 to 15 century and then the Kings of Aragon. It
isth th
believed that it was here, in this palace, that the King and
Queen
welcomed Columbus back from his adventures in the New World
in
1493. Visitors can see temporary exhibitions in the palace
chapel,
Capella de Santa Agueda. In the chapel is the Contestable
altarpiece
by Jaume Huguet. Next door to the chapel is the grand Gothic
banquet hall, Salo del Tinell, where you can see the largest
stone arch
in Europe. Alongside the building is King Martin's Tower,
constructed
in 1555. The 5 storey watch tower was constructed during the
reign of
Barcelona's last count-king to help protect the palace. Opposite
the
palace is the Lieutenant's Palace.
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Transportation: Metro - Jaume I, Liceu, or Arc de
Triomf
Web: www.museupicasso.bcn.es
Opening Hours: Tue-Sat 10:00am-8:00pm, Sun
10:00am-3:00pm
Admission: museum and temporary exhibition
combined 9, 6 students and 25 and under, free
for children 16 and under. Temporary exhibition
5.80, 2.90 students and those 25 and under
Phone Number: 93-319-63-10
Address: Carrer Cremat Gran, 4, 08003
Barcelona, Spain
0.4 KM, 5 minutes by walking
14:40 Museu Picasso Rating: Museums
Visit Time: 2 hours
The Picasso Museum opened in 1963 in a row of five 13 and 14 th
th
century Catalan-Gothic style palazzos which were brought
together to
hold a collection of more than 4,000 works of art. Most of the
collection
was donated to the museum by one of Picasso's close friends
Jaume
Sabartes y Gual and in 1970 Picasso donated 2,500 of his own
works. Later, after his death, Picasso's widow donated more of
the
artist's works to the museum. Picasso was born in Malaga but he
had
a strong connection with Barcelona. Picasso (1881-1973) lived
in
Barcelona from 1895 until the Civil War.
There are works of art from all Picasso's artistic periods but
the core of
the collection reflects his earlier works. The collection
includes
paintings, ceramics, sculptures, drawings and engravings as well
as
Picasso's sketch pads and note books. One of the highlights of
the
museum is series of 59 paintings which Picasso createdLas
Meninas
during his Blue Period. was Picasso's interpretation ofLas
Meninas
Velazquez's work of the same name. One of Picasso's best
known
paintings, is also part of the collection. The works areThe
Harlequin
arranged in chronological order so that visitors can easily see
the
progression and development in his work. In addition to the
displayed
art work there are regular activities, workshops and events to
promote
Picasso's work and creativity in general.
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Transportation: Metro L4, stop Jaume I. Bus 17,
19, 40 and 45. Barcelona Bus Turstic, stop Pla de
Palau
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat, 9:00am-1.30pm and
4.30pm to 8:00pm. Sun and public holidays,
10.30am-1.30pm and 4.30pm to 8:00pm
Admission: free
Phone Number: +34 933 10 23 90
Address: Plaa de Santa Maria, 1, 08003
Barcelona, Spain
0.2 KM, 3 minutes by walking
16:45 Santa Maria Del Mar Rating: Religious Sites
Visit Time: 1 hour
The Church of Saint Maria of the Sea (Our Lady of the Sea)
stands in
the Ribera district at the end of Passeig del Born; it was
constructed
from 1329 to 1383 at a time when Barcelona was a leading
Maritime
power. An earlier church stood on this site in 998. The present
building
was designed by Ramon Despuig and Berenguer de Montagut and
commissioned by Alfonso IV in commemoration of the conquest
of
Sardinia (1325). An earthquake in 1428 destroyed the church's
rose
window which was replaced with a Flamboyant style window in
1459.
In 1936 the church suffered fire damage and the Baroque altar
and
central choir had to be replaced. Later in the 19 century the
Chapelth
of the Blessed Sacrament was added adjacent to the apse. The
church has two thin octagonal towers from the 15 century. th
Within the church there is a wide central nave with an aisle on
either
side. Almost all the church decoration was lost or destroyed
during the
Civil War but the interior is large and spacious with a high
cross
vaulted ceiling supported by several thin octagonal columns.
The
church has beautiful stained glass windows which brings natural
light
into the church. You may be able to attend one of the regular
music
recitals held in the church.
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Day 3, Mon Aug 17 2015Hour Where Recommended Visit Time
1. 09:00 Montjuc 2 hours
2. 11:10 Fundaci Joan Mir 1 hour, 30 mins
3. 12:50 Museu d'Art de Catalunya 2 hours
4. 15:00 Magic Fountain 30 mins
5. 15:30 Pavell Mies van der Rohe 1 hour
6. 16:40 Plaa d'Espanya 1 hour
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Address: Sants, Barcelona, Spain
09:00 Montjuc Rating: Hill
Visit Time: 2 hours
Montjuic is a broad low hill 213 meters high, southeast of
Barcelona's
city center, on one side it juts out above the port and on the
other it
faces Placa Espanya. The origin of the name is Jew Mountain or
Hill
of Jove. The relatively flat top hill was settled by the Iberic
Celtics and
later by the Romans, today the hill is an intricate part of
Barcelona city
life. The hill is best known as the site of the 1929
International
exhibition and the 1992 Olympic Games.
The many attractions on Montjuic include the Palau Nacional
which
was the central pavilion of the 1929 International Exhibition.
Today the
neo-baroque building is home to the Museu Nacional d'Art de
Catalunya. Another Montjuic attraction is the Magic Fountain
located
in front of the museum. The fountain is beautifully lit up at
night as it
"performs" to music. The Mies van der Rohe Pavilion is
another
remnant of the 1929 International Exhibition, the original
was
dismantled following the exhibition but as the pavilion was
considered
a superb piece of architecture it was reconstructed in 1980 and
is now
a museum. The building is a modern, glass, marble and steel
structure. The Spanish Village or Poble Espanyol is an
architectural
open-air museum where you can see over 100 houses brought
from
across the country; it too was created for the 1929
International
Exhibition.
The Olympic Ring or Anella Olimpica is a sports complex with
facilities
for a number of sports. It was built in 1992 together with the
Olympic
Tower which was designed by Santiago Calatrava. Other
Montjuic
sites include the Montjuic Gardens, the Fundacio Joan Miro
modern
art museum, the Montjuic Cemetery, the Museum of Ethnology,
the
Olympic and Sports Museum Joan Antoni Samaranch and the
Castell
de Montjuic, an 18 century fortress and the oldest structure on
theth
hill.
Visitors can reach the top of the hill by the Funicular de
Montjuic
(Teleferic de Montjuic) or by cable car, the Transbordador Aeri
which
leaves from Torre de Sant Sebastia and arrives at the highest
point of
Montjuic.
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Transportation: Bus: 50 or 55 at Plaa Espanya or
55. Funicular de Montjuc
Web: www.fundaciomiro-bcn.org
Opening Hours: July-Sep Tue-Wed, Fri-Sat
10:00am-8:00pm, Oct-June Tue-Wed, Fri-Sat
10:00am-7:00pm, year-round Thur
10:00am-9:30pm and Sun 10:00am-2:30pm
Admission: all exhibitions 8.50, 6 students, free
for children 14 and under, temporary exhibitions
4 adults, 3 students
Phone Number: 93-443-94-70
Address: Plaa de Nept, 1, 08038 Barcelona,
Spain
0.6 KM, 9 minutes by walking
11:10 Fundaci Joan Mir Rating: Museums
Visit Time: 1 hour, 30 mins
The Joan Miro Foundation is a museum devoted to the works of
Joan
Miro who was a native Catalan born in Barcelona. The museum
is
located amidst the greenery of Montjuic. The foundation was
established by Miro and Joan Prats in1975, they chose to have
Josep
Lluis Sert design the center's building. Miro's purpose was to
create a
place where young artists could experiment with contemporary art
and
also have a place to display their work to the public. So the
architect
designed a space which had a natural flow through the
building
together with courtyards, terraces and exhibition space. Sert
was a
good friend of Miro and he had spent many years in the USA as
the
Head of the Harvard School of Design. The building is hailed as
one of
the top museum buildings in the world. Later the building
was
expanded to include a library which holds much of Miro's
personal
book collection and an auditorium.
Visitors to the museum can see many works by Miro himself
including
(1935); Man and Woman in Front of a Pile of Excrement Naked
(1937); (1944) and Woman Climbing a Staircase Barcelona
Series
(1967). In all there are about 220 Miro paintings,The Caress of
a Bird
180 sculptures and about 8,000 sketches and drawings. One of
the
highlights of the museum is a brightly colored tapestry by
Miro.
Among the other works on display there is a space for
up-and-coming
artists and works by Peter Greenaway, Rene Magritte and
Alexander
Calder among others. Temporary exhibitions are held in the
basement
area, called Espai 13. Also in the basement is an exhibition of
photos
of Joan Miro and a short video presentation about his life.
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Transportation: Metro - Espanya
Web: www.mnac.cat
Opening Hours: Tue-Sat 10:00am-7:00pm, Sun
10:00am-2:30pm
Admission: for combined permanent and
temporary exhibits 8.50 (valid for 2 days), 6
students and youths 7-21, free for children 7 and
under
Phone Number: 93-622-03-60
0.7 KM, 9 minutes by walking
12:50 Museu d'Art de Catalunya Rating: Museums
Visit Time: 2 hours
The MNAC is an art museum located in the National Palace, on
the
north slope of Montjuic Hill; the palace was the main pavilion
during
the World Fair of 1929. The National Museum opened in 1934
and
traces the history of Catalan art by Catalan artists from the 10
th
century through to the 20 century highlighting Romanesque,
Gothic,th
Renaissance, Baroque and Modern art. Among the collection
there
are paintings, sculptures, drawings, engravings,
photography,
coinage, posters and objets d'art.
The collection is arranged in chronological order so that you
can see
the development of Catalan art over the years. All the various
styles of
Catalan art are represented including Flemish Gothic and
Italianate
Gothic. Visitors can see Jaume Huguet's where he used
aRetablos
blend of Flemish and Italianate Gothic styles. There are also
works by
Jaume Cascells, Bernat Martorell and Pere Serra. Among the 19
th
and 20 century Catalan artists featured are Ramon Casas,
Angladath
Camarasa, Antoni Tapies, Maria Fortuny and Joaquim Mir.
There is a display which covers the history of European painting
from
the 14 century onwards. The museum is home to theth
Thyssen-Bornemisza Painting Collection, which focuses on
European
art from Gothic to Rococo and includes works by Fra
Angelico,
Tiziano, Tintoretto and Piazzetta. Other foreign artists have
been
included in the collection like El Greco, Valazquez, Rubens,
Zurbaran
and Cranach.
The museum holds a collection of frescoes, religious icons
and
sculptures which were relocated from old churches in the
Pyrenees.
The churches have been faithfully recreated to create a
realistic
setting for the pieces. There are photos and maps to show where
the
original churches were. One of the best Romanesque pieces in
the
collection is the Apse mural brought from oneof Santa Maria de
Taull
of the Pyrenees churches.
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Opening Hours: 30 Apr-30 Sep Thu-Sun,
9:00pm-11:30pm, Musical displays 9:00pm,
9:30pm, 10:00pm, 10:30pm and 11:00pm. 1
Oct-30 Apr Fri and Sat, 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Christmas and Easter Thu-Sun 7:00pm-9:00pm
Musical displays 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm and
8:30pm
Admission: free
Phone Number: +34 934 02 70 00
Address: Pl. Carles Bugas, 1, 28080 Barcelona,
Spain
0.7 KM, 8 minutes by walking
15:00 Magic Fountain Rating: Landmarks
Visit Time: 30 mins
The Magic Fountain is located in front of the Palau Nacional at
the
start of Avenida Maria Cristina in the Montjuic neighborhood.
The
fountain was created as part of the attractions for the 1929
Barcelona
International Exhibition. The fountain stands on the former site
of The
Four Columns which were a symbol of Catalanism and demolished
in
1928 under the Primo de Rivera dictatorship to make room for
the
International Exposition. In 1999 The Four Columns were
recreated at
the nearby Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona.
The fountain was designed by Carles Buigas and at the time
it
seemed too ambitious to accomplish in the time they had before
the
opening of the exposition. The original design included the
water
fountains and lighting. However with the use of 3,000 workers
the
fountain was completed and had its first performance on May 19
,th
1929, the day before the exposition opened. During the Spanish
Civil
War the fountain was damaged to such an extent that it could not
be
operated until repairs were made in 1955 under the watchful eye
of
Buigas. In the 1980s music was added to the spectacular light
and
water fountains so that the water "dances" in-sync with the
rhythms of
the music and the changing lighting effects. The music used
ranges
from movie themes and classical music to local Spanish music
and
modern music.
The fountain pool is 3250m and can hold 3,100,000 liters of
water; 5
pumps are used to move the water through to 3,620 water jets.
There
are 29 water arrangements; the lights are in 8 colors and 4,760
lights
are used.
Visitors can see the fountains in operation every half-hour
after
sundown (7pm-8:30pm) from October to April on Fridays and
Saturdays and from May to September from Thursday to Sunday
(9pm
11pm).
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Transportation: Metro - Espanya. FGC - Espanya
Fax: 93/488-36-85
Web: www.miesbcn.com
Opening Hours: Daily 10:00am-8:00pm
Admission: 4.75, free for children 16 and under
Phone Number: 93 215-10-11
Address: Plaa de Carles Bugas, 7, 08038
Barcelona, Spain
0.1 KM, 2 minutes by walking
15:30 Pavell Mies van der Rohe Rating: Historic Sites
Visit Time: 1 hour
This pavilion was constructed as the German Pavilion for the
1929
Barcelona International Exhibition. The pavilion was designed by
one
of leaders of modern architecture, Mies van der Rohe and today
is
also referred to as the Barcelona Pavilion. The building
underwent
careful reconstruction in the 1980s to return it to its former
glory.
Mies van der Rohe was the director of the German Bauhaus
school,
which gave its name to a specific style of architecture. The
pavilion
structure is made out of 4 types of marble together with glass
and
steel. The materials used represent the principles of
modernism
symmetry, open-plan spaces, minimalism and precisely
measured
dimensions. The luxurious and extravagant materials contrast
with the
plain building design. The design was intended to be tranquil
and to let
the internal and external areas run smoothly one into the
other.
The Alba (Dawn) statue created by Georg Kolbe stands at one end
of
the decorative pool (water basin) and its image is reflected off
of the
shiny marble surfaces and in the glass sections of the building.
The
gentle contours of the female figure are thus multiplied in the
many
reflections and make a sharp contrast to the geometrical shapes
and
angles of the building. Mies van der Rohe designed the furniture
for
the building including a chair called the Barcelona chair, the
white
leather and metal chair has become an iconic design piece.
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Address: Plaa d'Espanya, Barcelona, Spain
0.7 KM, 9 minutes by walking
16:40 Plaa d'Espanya Rating: Squares
Visit Time: 1 hour
This busy square is considered the gateway to Montjuic as it is
located
at the foot of the Montjuic Hill and is a major traffic
intersection as well
as a hub of entertainment venues and attractions. Before 1715
the site
was used for public hangings. In 1929 it was redesigned and
smartened up for the International Exhibition. The planning
began in
1925 when architect Josep Amargos submitted his designs for
the
square. The construction took four years to complete, just in
time for
the Exhibition.
Special features of the square include the fountain at the
center of the
square which was designed by Josep Maria Jujol. The architect
had
collaborated on previous projects with Gaudi and the
modernist
influence can be clearly seen. The sculptures which adorn the
fountain
were made by Miguel Blay Fabregas. A pair of Venetian Towers
stand
where the square opens onto Avinguda de la Reina Maria
Christina
which leads to the Magic Fountain and the Palau Nacional. The
towers
are 47 meters tall and the design is based on the Bell Tower of
Saint
Mark's in Venice. The towers were designed by Ramon Raventos
for
the 1929 International Exhibition. Another site on Placa
d'Espanya is
the former bullring, Arenas de Barcelona which is now a
modern
shopping and entertainment center. The Parc de Joan Miro
borders
the square and is home to Miro's 22 meter high modern sculpture
of
.Woman and Bird