DK Travel : Barcelona

With warm, crystal-clear waters lapping its sandy shores and mountains nuzzling up to its northern edge, this glittering jewel in the Mediterranean is blessed with desirable geographical genes. From the buoyant, revamped port area to the atmospheric medieval streets of the Barri Gòtic and the beautiful Modernista buildings of the Eixample, Barcelona has it all. A host of treasure-filled museums, architectural wonders, lively beaches and enchanting squares provide the icing on the cake.

Fundació Tàpies

Works by Catalan artist Antoni Tàpies are showcased in this graceful Modernista building. Venture inside to discover Tàpies’ rich repertoire, from early collage works to large, abstract paintings, many alluding to political and social themes. See Fundació Tàpies.
Fundació Tàpies

Paintings and sculptures by Antoni Tàpies (b. 1923), Catalonia’s foremost living artist, are housed in this early Modernista building (Modernista Buildings). For a glimpse of what awaits inside, look up: crowning the museum is the artist’s eye-catching wire sculpture Cloud & Chair (1990). The collection of over 300 pieces covers Tàpies’ whole range of work, including impressive abstract pieces such as Grey Ochre on Brown (1962). Temporary exhibitions are also held here, with past shows by Mario Herz, Hans Hacke and Craigie Horsfield.
Fundació Tàpies

With a rationally plain façade alleviated only by its Mudéjar- style brick work, this austere building, dating to 1886, was originally home to the publishing house Montaner i Simon. It bears the distinction of being the first Modernista work to be designed by Domènech i Montaner, which explains why it has so few of the ornate decorative touches that distinguish his later works. Home to the Fundació Tàpies, it is now dominated by an enormous sculpture by the contemporary Catalan artist, Antoni Tàpies. (Fundació Tàpies).
Galeria dels Àngels

Emerging and established contemporary artists from home and abroad are shown at this cutting-edge photography, painting and sculpture gallery.
Gallery Hotel

In the heart of the Eixample, this stylish hotel displays art and jewellery from local galleries in its lobby. The hotel café and restaurant have a lovely outdoor terrace, with live music in summer (Thu only).
Gambes al’allet

An appetizing dish of fried prawns (shrimp) coated in garlic and olive oil.
GI Joe Surplus

One of Spain’s few army and navy surplus stores, where you can find bags, backpacks and clothing from the Russian, Israeli and US militaries.
Gimlet

The original cocktail bar in El Born, the intimate, 1950s-style Gimlet pours nice (read: potent) cocktails to a local clientele.
Gina

Cutting-edge designs – verging on punky – are the hallmark of the well-made women’s clothing designed and made by Gina herself. A small and welcoming shop.
Girona

Said to have the highest living standards in Catalonia, Girona is a pleasant town surrounded by lush green hills. Hidden away in the old town, the atmospheric Jewish quarter (known as El Call) is one of the best-preserved medieval enclaves in Europe. Girona’s cathedral is a must (Churches & Monasteries).

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