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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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Big-name DJs spin techno and electronica, but for a boogie to classic ‘80s hits head for the second floor.
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This long-time favourite hang-out has circular marble tables, black-and-white tiled floors and an informal, “everyone’s welcome” vibe.
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This fabric workshop sells colourful, hand-printed textiles, bedlinen, and clothes for men and women. It also runs educational dress-making workshops.
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A multitude of secret paths leads through wild gardens on Montjuïc’s south side, the only part of the mountain that remains untamed.
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Sample Barcelona’s fruits of the sea with tapas of tasty mussels or cockles.
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Pre-Columbian art and artifacts, spanning 3,000 years, are exhibited in the 16th-century Palau Nadal. Sculpture, ceramics and detailed gold and silver pieces represent the rich artistic traditions of the Aztecs, Mayans and Incas. Temporary exhibits explore the richness and diversity of these civilizations.
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Late 19th-century hearses reveal how Barcelonins of the past met their maker.
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Over 350 wax figures, from Marilyn Monroe to Franco and Gaudí.
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A museum devoted to magic, with a collection dating from the 18th century.
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A celebration of chocolate, with interactive exhibits, edible city models and tastings.
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