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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.
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This 13th-century warrior-king (d. 1276) conquered the Balearics and Valencia, laying the foundations for the empire.
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A centre-right regionalist politician, Pujol’s Convergència i Unió coalition ruled Catalonia from 1980 to 2003.
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José provides his own original in-house creations for men and women; he also sells crafted accessories, including handbags, by young local designers.
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The hippie origins and 1970s glamour at this club are as popular as ever.
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Contemporary art and culture by national and international artists is on display. KBB is also used as a platform for interactive projects discussing topical issues.
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When you tire of dance music, try this open-air Irish bar with live rock and pop bands every night and sport on big TVs.
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A specialist photography bookshop with over 7,000 titles, including foreign magazines. The ambience is friendly and intimate and browsing is encouraged.
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In the quiet Bonanova district, La Balsa is a beautiful spot, with two garden terraces. Fine Basque, Catalan and Mediterranean dishes are on the menu.
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This unassuming basement bodega has become a major pre-party meeting point. Famously good anchovies.
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A specialist café with more than 50 types of tea and coffee.
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