Barcelona is the most cosmopolitan and economically active city in Spain, and has always managed to stay ahead or abreast of the latest international trends. This is evident in the architecture, which so accurately reflects the zest for life of this city of vivid colors and boundless energy.
Barcelona is stretched out on a plain next to the Mediterranean sea in the very north of the Spanish coast, bordering France, between the rivers Llobregat and Besos and between two mountains, Collserola and Montjuïc.The result is scenic beauty beyond measure.
Barcelona is steeped in history, as witnessed by the grandeur of its architectural treasures from the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance periods. During the last century, Antoní Gaudí, led his contemporaries in adding new and exciting strokes to the pallatte as Modernist themes were blended with those of the past. Modernism is characterized by the predominance of curves over straight lines, the richness and detail of decoration, the frequent use of floral motifs, the taste for asymmetry, the use of a refined aestheticism and the dynamism of forms. Checking this list against any building designed or built by Gaudí will have the viewer nodding vigorously in agreement!
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Alimara Hotel - Discount Hotel Rates - 3 AAA
Situated in uptown Barcelona, at the Ronda de Dalt, 15 minutes from the Airport and with quick access to any point in Barcelona.
Hesperia Sant Joan Hotel - Discount Hotel Rates - 3 AAA
Located in the city business centre at the end of Diagonal Avenue, next to TV3 studios, and 10 minutes from the center.
Best Western Premier Hotel Dante - Discount Rates - 4 AAA
Best Western Hotel is situated a step from the popular shopping streets, Paseo de Gracia, Diagonal Av. and Catalunya.
Hotel Barcelona Princess - Discount Hotel Rates - 4 AAA
Hotel is located near Forum Conference Center, 200 meters from the beach and Olympic Port.
Hotel Ritz Barcelona - Discount Hotel Rates - 5 AAA
Situated on a pleasant tree-lined Boulevard in the center of the city near the historic Gothic Quarter and convenient to the port.
Barcelona is the most cosmopolitan and economically active city in Spain, and has always managed to stay ahead or abreast of the latest international trends. This is evident in the architecture, which so accurately reflects the zest for life of this city of vivid colors and boundless energy.
