Barcelona Tourism Update for Insiders

March 31, 2009
Issue #09

Table of Content

NEWS & WHAT´S ON?

1. Tourists heading to Oscar locales

2. Sagrada Familia to be finished by 2010

3. Barcelona shows off an unusual building by Toyo Ito

4. Barcelona bus stops for disabled 5. Barcelona to host second World Architecture Festival 2009

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1. Barcelona City break

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1. Tourists heading to Oscar locales

There is a "film-factor" that attract tourists to those places shown in Oscar-nominated films. Barcelona is on this spot because of the Woody Allen´s film "Vicky Cristina Barcelona". Therefore, it is expected that the city will benefit with an important increase in the number of tourists.

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2. Sagrada Familia to be finished by 2010

Chief architect Jordi Bonet said he expected construction work on the interior of the Catholic basilica to be finished by September 2010.

Designed by legendary Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926), the Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) draws millions of visitors annually to marvel over its three grand facades, sculptures mingling religious images with natural forms, and spindle-shaped towers.

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3. Barcelona shows off an unusual building by Toyo Ito

The Toyo Ito building facade mimics sea waves. The roof-top views are certainly spectacular and, moreover, Toyo Ito's first building to grace Barcelona is opposite La Pedrera, at the intersection of Passeig de Gràcia and Carrer de Provença.

Suites Avenue is a building-sculpture of luxury apartments equipped with kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room and all hotel amenities, such as an à-la-carte catering service, an outdoor pool, solarium, health club, spa, chauffeur and limousine service,...

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4. Barcelona bus stops for disabled

By the end of 2009 all bus stops in the Catalan capital will be rendered accessible for disabled passengers. The access scheme costing €3,738,000 was drawn up by the transport commission...

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NEW! Barcelona Scooter Rental for Disabled

4. Barcelona to host second World Architecture Festival 2009

Celebration of building design will focus on 'new global economy', with extended categories of awards. The World Architecture Festival, the globe's biggest architectural summit, will take place in Barcelona for the second year running.

Programme director Paul Finch confirmed that the festival would take place in the Spanish city on 4-6 November 2009, following its successful inaugural year last year.

The festival's thematic exhibition, “Less Does More”, will examine the challenges facing architects in the new world economy. It will focus on how creative design and imaginative thinking can reduce the amount of time, energy, material and finance needed to create buildings and cities.

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1. Barcelona City break

Barcelona is a fabulous destination for a city break. You will enjoy this fantastic city, the architecture by Gaudi, its amazing night life, the coastline, the beaches, friendly people, delicious tapas food, paella, fresh seafood...

Walking in Las Ramblas, with its restaurants, cafes and street entertainers, is a unique experience. Take advantage of the nice Spring weather in Barcelona, at least for a break!

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3. Barcelona Hotel Spring deals

Many of the hotels in Barcelona offer you the chance to book your room at the place of your preference while keeping a very reasonable rate. There are a good variety of accommodations in downtown, near the airport and also in every neighborhood.

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